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African Americans--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Brandon, Elizabeth (1913-2002). Papers, 1934-1980, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0273
Scope and Contents

This collection contains Dr. Brandon’s working and personal papers. A large portion of the papers include written notes, in both English and French, on Louisiana history, people, cultures, folksongs, and dances. Many of these notes contain sources that she utilized for her research. Additional series include materials on linguistics and education, correspondence, publications from Dr. Brandon and other colleagues, and notecards listed in alphabetical order containing useful resources.

Dates: 1934-1980, n.d.

Francis, Willie (1929-1947). Collection, 1945 - 1947

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-MSS-0040
Scope and Contents

Documents relating to the case of Willie Francis, a young black man convicted of murder. The first attempt to electrocute him failed. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected his appeal, and he was executed May 9, 1947.

Dates: 1945 - 1947

Rice, Lawrence D. (1929-1993). Collection, 1964-1970, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0515
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of drafts of Dr. Rice’s dissertation titled, “The Negro in Texas, 1874-1900.” Other items correspondence, materials from his times at Navarro Junior College, and items related to the Texas Historical Association.

Dates: 1964-1970, n.d.

Rickels, Milton H. (1920-1997) and Patricia K. (1927-2009). Papers, 1950-2007, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0307
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of personal and professional files. It includes correspondence, diaries, photographs, certificates, research and writing files, English department files, yearbooks and other papers.

This collection was donated by James Wilson, Jr.

Dates: 1950-2007, n.d.

Simpson, Anne K. (1924-2005). Papers, 1873-2006, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0174
Scope and Contents This collection contains Ms. Simpson’s research papers, including materials related to her book on Ernest J. Gaines: A Gathering of Gaines: The Man and The Writer (Lafayette, 1991). The collection also includes her other writings, correspondence, programs from concerts and recitals she accompanied for, and program notes and reviews she wrote for the Acadiana Symphony, Chorale Acadienne, and local music performances.Thetis Cusimano, Ms. Simpson’s daughter, donated the bulk of the...
Dates: 1873-2006, n.d.

Wharton, Vernon L. (1907-1964). Papers, 1935-1964, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0034
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of biographical material, correspondence, writings and speeches, lecture notes, clippings, and other materials. Several of these works reference African Americans, the South, Reconstruction, and American, European, and Latin American history.

Dates: 1935-1964, n.d.