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Series I: Mob Violence in America 1839-1892 [manuscript], undated

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series contains material compiled by Schwendemann while he was working on an unpublished manuscript regarding mob violence in America from 1839-1892. Included in this series is a listing of primary and secondary sources; methodology; lynchings by location; lynchings of white people; lynchings of Black people, and names of the deceased.

Dates

  • undated

Availability

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 6 boxes (four document cases; two record storage boxes)

From the Collection: 3.6 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Note on Dates

Dates that fall into the range of 1840s-early 1900s are taken from the reproductions of original research material. Other dates listed are dates when Schwendemann compiled his research and published material. These dates fall into the range of 1950s-1970s; circa 2007; or are undated.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

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