Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Processing Information note
- Biographical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Related Archival Materials note
- Indexed Terms
Collection Access
9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628
Alice and Edward "Buzz" Palmer papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Alice and Edward "Buzz" Palmer papers
- Identifier
- BMRC.HARSH.PALMER
- Repository
- Chicago Public Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Woodson Regional library
- Language
- English
- Size
- 5.0 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1950-2005
- Creator
- Palmer, Alice J.
- Creator
- Palmer, Edward L.
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.
Biographical note
Alice Palmer, an educator and human rights activist, worked in Harold Washington’s campaigns and served as an Illinois State Senator. She was active in Chicago’s civil rights movement of the 1960s, and in international dialogues beginning in the 1980s. Her husband, “Buzz” Palmer, a former police officer, was one of the founders of the Afro-American Patrolmen’s League, and has been active in international human rights work.
Scope and Contents note
Their papers include correspondence, subject research files, programs, serials and memorabilia.