African Americans -- Social conditions
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Alfred and Bernice Ligon Aquarian Collection
Collection
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:
1927-2014; undated; Bulk 1941-1996
"Beloved" [screenplay]
Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 30550014972267], Folder: 1
Identifier: SPC-2018-006
Abstract
This collection contains an original screenplay with revisions for the movie adaptation of "Beloved"; based on the novel by Toni Morrison. Screenplay written by Adam Brooks and Richard LaGravenese.
Dates:
May 22, 1997; September 11, 1997
Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) Papers
Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-001
Abstract
This collection is comprised of materials generated by Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC). The Watts Labor Community Action Committee formed in 1965 prior to the Los Angeles (Watts) Riots of 1965 in an effort spearheaded by Ted Watkins, Sr. and supported by local labor unions, most notably, the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). Their purpose was to create and provide programs and services that serve the needs of the under-served,...
Dates:
1947, 1964-1983, 1985-1988, 1990-1999, 2001-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2011, 2014-2015; Majority of material found within 1965-1999