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Blacks--United States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Red Hills of Florida Collection

 Collection — OS Box 1: Series Series 8
Identifier: MSS 1994-002
Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of the background files, notes, correspondence, permission, maps, manuscripts, and other materials that were collected or created by Clifton Paisley during the writing of his work, Red Hills of Florida. Included among these items are biographical sources, census data, maps and surveys of the Red Hills region, letters to and from local organizations and persons, newspapers, and interviews. The majority of the collection consists of those materials which actually played a part in the publication of the book. These items include notes, manuscripts, galley proofs, camera ready copies, and photographs mainly dating from the 1970s...
Dates: Created: 1820-1994
Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives / Red Hills of Florida Collection

Robert C. and Juanita Watson papers

 Collection — Single Folder Collections - 2005 Box 4 (05.0102-05.0132), Folder: 05.0113 - Folder 1
Identifier: 05.0113
Scope and Contents

This World War II collection relates to Robert C. Watson, an African American soldier who served in the Navy during World War II. It contains a page of the roll call from the 316th Port Company with Robert C. Watson's name. There are also news articles and comics from the base. There are photographs of Robert C. Watson's unit and his Veteran's questionnaire. There is also an article he wrote about his experience as a black man who appeared white in the Navy.

Dates: 1943-2005; Other: Majority of material found within 1944; Other: Date acquired: 2005; Other: Date accessioned: 2020-05-30
Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives / Robert C. and Juanita Watson papers

Weymouth Tyree Jordan Papers

 Collection — Box 857
Identifier: MSS 79-7
Abstract

This collection contains a wide variety of materials realted to Weymouth Tyree Jordan, his life and his career. Includes biographical materials, correspondence, articles, photographs, writings, research materials, announcements, books, and related materials.

Dates: Created: 1822-1970
Found in: FSU Special Collections & Archives / Weymouth Tyree Jordan Papers
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