Simon Ottenberg Papers, 1950s-2000s

Creator: Ottenberg, Simon

Abstract:  Simon Ottenberg is emeritus professor of Anthropology at the University of Washington, Seattle, where he was a faculty member from 1955-1991. He received his PhD from Northwestern University in 1957. His advisor was Melville J. Herskovits, founder of the Program of African Studies. He is a noted scholar of African art, particularly Nigerian art. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 35/29

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Lavinia Scott (1907-) Papers, 1930-1959

Creator: Scott, Lavinia, 1907-

Abstract: Missionary in Natal, South Africa; papers consist mainly of letters and other items sent by Scott and her colleagues to her mother.

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 0005

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Alex Hepple Papers, 1937-1964

Creator: Hepple, Alex, 1904-

Abstract:  The Alex Hepple Papers contain materials about his association with South African trade unions, particularly the Garment Workers' Union. Hepple's concern for equality of opportunity, especially for the African labor force, is evidenced in his newspaper articles and other writings, and in the parliamentary debate records. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 0002

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Leo Kuper (1908-1994) Papers, 1952-1966

Creator: Kuper, Leo

Abstract: South African sociologist; includes correspondence and research materials from 1957-1963 relating to Leo Kuper's study of An African Bourgeoisie.

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 004

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Claude Barnett Research Collection, ca. 1950-1970

Creator: Barnett, Claude, 1890-1967

Abstract:  Consists of news clippings, photographs, and newsletters pertaining to African affairs during the 1950s and 1960s. The collection was assembled by Claude Barnett, director of the Associated Negro Press, a wire organization serving black American newspapers, and the World News Service, which provided similar service to African newspapers from 1960 until 1963. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 0009

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Lorenzo Dow Turner Papers, 1915-1973

Creator: Turner, Lorenzo Dow

Abstract:  Lorenzo Dow Turner served as Professor of English and lecturer in African Cultures at Roosevelt University College in Chicago. The Papers document Turner's extensive educational training, his long teaching career first at Fisk University and then at Roosevelt University, his exhaustive linguistic research, and the revolutionary theories on black speech development in America that he pioneered. Of special interest are cassette tapes including copies of the original sound recordings made by Turner. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 023

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David Jolly Papers, 1945-1966

Creator: Jolly, David

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 35/20

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Interdepartmental Seminar on Africa. Seminar Reports, 1949-1958

Creator: Unknown

Abstract:  The Reports, which fill one box and span the years 1949-1958, record meetings of the Interdepartmental Seminar on Africa (known briefly in 1951 as the Seminar on Modern Africa and in 1955 as the Interdepartmental Seminar on Contemporary Africa). Topics include those dealing with Africa as a whole, and with specific issues such as geography, colonialism, economics, urban development, education, science and religion. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 35/27

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African Curriculum Project Records, 1965-1968

Creator: Unknown

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 35/11

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Dennis Brutus (1924-2009) Papers, 1960-1984

Creator: Brutus, Dennis, 1924-2009

Abstract:  Dennis Brutus, poet and South African expatriate, was an activist, working for an end to racial segregation in sport. The Dennis Brutus Papers comprise correspondence, papers associated with specific organizations and events, and numerous drafts of poems, both handwritten and typed. ... Read More

Location/Repository: Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies

Series Identifier: 35/17

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