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John Ahouse-Upton Sinclair Collection

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Identifier: SPC-2013-001
Abstract This collection consists of 400 books, 12 linear feet of archival items and resource material about Upton Sinclair collected by bibliographer John Ahouse, author of Upton Sinclair, A Descriptive Annotated Bibliography. Included are Upton Sinclair books, pamphlets, newspaper articles, publications, circular letters, manuscripts, and a few personal letters. Also included are a wide variety of subject files, scholarly or popular articles about Sinclair, videos,...
Dates: 1895-2014

Alfred and Bernice Ligon Aquarian Collection

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Identifier: SPC-2015-001
Abstract This collection contains archival materials and rare books related to Alfred and Bernice Ligon as the proprietors and founders of The Aquarian Book Shop and Aquarian Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, CA; their interests in African American history and culture; and studies and teaching of metaphysics, occultism and black gnostic studies. The archival collection concentrates on the operations and events of the Book Shop, curriculum of the Spiritual Center, and African American culture. The rare...
Dates: Late 1800s - 2014; Bulk 1941-1996

Bass Family Correspondence

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Identifier: SPC-2020-005
Abstract Bass Family Correspondence comprises the correspondence and family documents of the Bass Family from Nebraska, who were involved in early American socialism and the labor movement. The collection documents the family history through the eyes of descendant Jeanne Morgan, a community advocate, author, and artist who conducted thorough research into her family’s genealogy throughout her adult life. The collection documents the story of the Bass family through letters, documents, heirloom...
Dates: 1909-2012, undated

Kaye Briegel Chicano Pamphlets and Literature Collection

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Identifier: SPC-2024-014
Scope and Contents

The Kaye Briegel Chicano Pamphlets and Literature Collection (1961-1979; undated) contains three boxes of pamphlets, booklets, plays, poetry, books, comic books, children’s books, essays, short stories, and anthologies regarding Chicano communities, movements, culture, and history. This collection is arranged alphabetically by title within material type. Collection material is in both English and Spanish.

Dates: 1961-1979; circa 1960s-1970s; undated

Sue Doro Collection

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Identifier: SPC-2024-013
Abstract

This collection is related to Sue Doro, a woman who worked as a machinist for over thirty-five years, and wrote poetry about her experiences as a machinist, and her life. It includes newspapers and publications related to her poetry books, apperances, and poetry readings; permissions; copyright; publications; correspondence; and other material related to Sue Doro and women tradeswomen.

Dates: Fall 1979-September 16, 2011

Deloris L. Holt Collection

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Identifier: SPC-2022-015
Abstract The Deloris L. Holt Collection contains documents from the life and career of Deloris L. Holt, an educator, author, and activist who dedicated her career to sharing the history and achievements of Black Americans with the world. She was the founder of Kinderpress and published books and teaching resources with an emphasis on Black History and Early Childhood Education. This collection includes documents relating to her many publications, including original manuscripts, as well as extensive...
Dates: 1970-2022; undated

Records of the National Writers Union

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Identifier: SPC-2019-051
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence; memorandums; reports; notes; meeting minutes; resolutions; newsletters; budget and financial information; and other documents from the National Writers Union (NWU).

Dates: 1972-2004; undated; Majority of material found within 1983-2000

Joseph J. Sirak Jr. Collection

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Identifier: SPC-1900-023
Abstract This collection contains autographed books, letters, clippings, photographs, articles, and other material relating to writers and politicans and collected by Joseph J. Sirak Jr. Often the files for the authors and politicans contains a summary of how he met the person, their titles, works, and other biographical information along with material he collected about the person such as clippings, autographs, books, articles, and short stories. The letters in the files are from the politicans and...
Dates: 1926-1988; undated; Majority of material found within 1960-1980

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