Chicago Bee Newspaper collection

Descriptive Summary

Title
Chicago Bee Newspaper collection
Identifier
BMRC.HARSH.CHI_BEE
Repository
Chicago Public Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Woodson Regional library
Language
English
Size
12.0 Linear feet
Dates
1942-1947
Creator
Chicago Bee (Newspaper).

Biographical/Historical note

Mr. Anthony Overton published the Chicago Bee, a Bronzeville community newspaper, which ceased publication in 1940.

Processing Information note

This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 September 13 by Lisa Calahan.

Scope and Contents note

Collection consists of Chicago Bee newspapers, not a full run and dates are not concurrent with known publication dates. Collection is restricted due to fragile condition of the newspaper.

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