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Biographical Subject Files (N-R), 1886 - 2012

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Northwestern Black Experience collection consists of two boxes. The collection spans the years 1870-2015 and continues to expand. Several of the items in this collection were added and compiled by researchers or librarians, therefore the nature of certain items are speculative. For example, there are several lists of African American athletes, students, and faculty that appear in this collection but no way to confirm if these lists are exhaustive and accurate. The collection has four series: biographical subject files; student, faculty, and athletic life; other local communities; university reports and statistics. Within the biographical subject files are documents from the university’s archives such as applications for admission, alumni reports, and yearbook photographs; as well as additional newspaper articles and photographs collected from outside the university. The student life series includes newspaper clippings about various aspects of campus-life such as student activities and programs, housing, and student protests that erupted during the late 1960s. The other local communities series includes information about Evanston’s Black community and the African American experience at the University of Chicago. The university reports and statistics series includes information pertaining primarily to Northwestern’s Black undergraduate population during the 1970s and 1980.

Dates

  • 1886 - 2012

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635