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African Americans--New York (State)--Rochester

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Al-Farabi Ishaq Collection of Frederick Douglass Memorabilia

 Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 2020-007
Abstract

This collection consists of eight items of memorabilia, four philatelic first day covers and four coins, collected by Mr. Al-Farabi Ishaq of Washington, D.C. The items date between 1967 and 2020.

Dates: 1967-2020

Brandon Family papers

 Collection — Box 1-5
Identifier: 2019-037
Abstract

This collection consists of documents, items, and photos obtained by the Brandon family over a series of years. The contents range from the 1930s to the 1990s and detail the lives of an African-American family during these times.

Dates: c. 1930-1992; Majority of material found within c. 1950-1980

Jordan and Green families papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2018-020
Abstract

This collection consists of 4 boxes of materials pertaining to both the Green and Jordan families. The materials date from 1878 to 1991, and include letters, documents, photographs, books and newspapers.

Dates: Inclusive 1878-1991, bulk 1960-1980; Majority of material found within 1960-1980

Jordan and Green family collection

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 2017-027
Dates: 1878-1991, bulk 1960-1980; Majority of material found within 1960-1980

Sub-series H: Research notes, 1937-1970

 Sub-Series — Box 47-83
Abstract

This series is comprised of Rochester City Historian Blake McKelvey's research notes used to write his four volume history of Rochester, New York. The materials were assembled between 1937 and 1970. The series includes handwritten transcriptions of newspaper articles and journals; newspaper clippings, source and illustration citations, pamphlets, and notes.

Dates: 1937-1970