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Newspaper clippings, 1855-1975

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Subseries 12.5

Scope and Contents

The subseries consists of articles clipped from various newspapers and magazines (1855-1975). The majority of the clippings relate to events in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, including Birmingham, Alabama; Tallahassee, Florida; and Chicago, Illinois; and to the career of Martin Luther King, Jr., including extensive coverage of King receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855-1975

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials are in English.

Physical Description

2 linear feet

Restrictions on Access

Access is restricted to digital surrogates available in the Archives and Special Collections Department of the Robert W. Woodruff Library.

Extent

From the Series: 8.5 Linear feet

Arrangement

The subseries is arranged chronologically.

Physical Description

2 linear feet

Repository Details

Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository

Contact:

404-978-2052
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