Contents
Collection Access
Richard J. Daley Library, 801 S. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60607
Black History collection
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
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University of Illinois at Chicago,
801 S. MorganChicago, ILUSA
- Repository Number
- MSBlaH68
- Creator
- Various donors.
- Title
- Black History collection,
- Dates
- 1869-1983
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet.
- Abstract
- This collection was assembled from various small manuscript items donated to the UIC Library Special Collections department starting in 1968.
- Language of the Material
- English
Administrative Information
Scope and Content
This collection offers a variety of materials pertaining to African American experiences, mostly from 20th century black freedom movement groups, including the Civil Rights Movement, Black Panthers, SNCC, black cultural figures, and other Chicago-based activists. Materials include periodicals, audio reels, letters, transcripts, brochures, and clippings.
Access Restrictions
Access restrictions -- Available without restriction.
Use/Re-use Restrictions
Use restrictions -- Available without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Black History collection, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Illinois at Chicago
Indexed Terms
Inventory
I
Black History Collection
Box 1 - Folder 1
Container 1
- Title
- Ebony Magazine
- Dates
- 1963-1963
Box 1 - Folder 2
Container 1
- Title
- Black Panther Literature
- Dates
- 1970-1970
Box 1 - Folder 3
Container 1
- Title
- Conspiracy Trial of the Chicago Eight
- Dates
- 1969-1969
Box 1 - Folder 4
Container 1
- Title
- Blackstone Rangers
- Dates
- ca. 1970
Box 1 - Folder 5
Container 1
- Title
- Survey Graphic
- Dates
- 1942-1942
Box 1 - Folder 6
Container 1
- Title
- Black Power
- Dates
- 1966-1966
Box 1 - Folder 7
Container 1
- Title
- Interview with Timuel Black - audio reel
- Dates
- 1967-1967
Box 1 - Folder 8
Container 1
- Title
- Letter from Shirley Chisholm
- Dates
- 1972-1972
Box 1 - Folder 9
Container 1
- Title
- Gwendolyn Brooks - poem and letter
- Dates
- 1965-1968
Box 1 - Folder 10
Container 1
- Title
- Andrew Brimmer - speech transcript
- Dates
- 1967-1967
Box 1 - Folder 11
Container 1
- Title
- Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story
- Dates
- 1956-1956
Box 1 - Folder 12
Container 1
- Title
- Letter and Biography of Frederick Douglass
- Dates
- 1869-1879
Box 1 - Folder 13
Container 1
- Title
- Dr. Martin Luther King tribute
- Dates
- 1968-1968
Box 1 - Folder 14
Container 1
- Title
- Reverend James Bevel - writings and biography
- Dates
- 1963-1966
Box 1 - Folder 15
Container 1
- Title
- Anthony Platt - report
- Dates
- 1968-1968
Box 1 - Folder 16
Container 1
- Title
- Alvin Poussaint - article
- Dates
- 1974-1974
Box 1 - Folder 17
Container 1
- Title
- Quinn Chapel, AME - anniversary materials
- Dates
- 1967-1973
Box 1 - Folder 18
Container 1
- Title
- Harold Washington - speech
- Dates
- 1983-1983
Box 1 - Folder 19
Container 1
- Title
- Theodore Charles Stone - concert materials
- Dates
- 1969-1969