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Peter Greene Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS173

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Scope and Contents

The Peter Greene Papers are comprised of two boxes dated 1932-1997. The chronologically arranged collection mainly consists of Greene’s personal and professional photographs. Also within the collection are correspondence, ephemera, and notebooks which Greene used to draft letters, collect addresses, and keep track of expenses.

Dates

  • 1932-1997
  • Other: Date acquired: 01/01/2005

Creator

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

2.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Peter Greene (date of birth and death unknown), American dancer and singer, was born in Helena, Arkansas to Alberta and Zach Greene and spent his formative years in Chicago, Illinois under the care of his grandparents, Reverend Jordan and Rebecca Roberts.The Peter Greene Papers are comprised of two boxes dated 1932-1997. The chronologically arranged collection mainly consists of Greene’s personal and professional photographs. Also within the collection are correspondence, ephemera, and notebooks which Greene used to draft letters, collect addresses, and keep track of expenses.

Arrangement

Chronological.

Method of Acquisition

The Peter Greene Papers were transferred from the Northwestern University Archives in 2014, having been separated from the Katherine Flowers (1896-1982) Papers (31/6/87).

Related Materials

Katherine Flowers (1896-1982) Papers (31/6/87).

Title
Guide to the Peter Greene Papers
Author
Nora Epstein
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
und

Library Details

Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository

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