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Race relations

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 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: Late 1800s - 2014; Bulk 1941-1996
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Alfred and Bernice Ligon Aquarian Collection

Dadisi Sanyika Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2015-002
Abstract

This collection contains archival material and rare books related to Dadisi Sanyika and his interests in African American history and culture, African drumming and dance, and the study of astrology, metaphysics, occultism, black gnostic studies, and PermaCulture. Included in the collection are published books and periodicals, pamphlets, yearbooks, handwritten notes, study materials, lesson plans, astrology charts, ephemera, newspaper clippings, and VHS tapes.

Dates: 1940s-2005; 1970-2005
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Dadisi Sanyika Collection

Ernest C. Smith Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2019-019
Abstract This collection contains material belonging to Ernest C. Smith and his family. The majority of the collection contains documents regarding Ernest's life as a sheet metal contractor; teacher for the Los Angeles Unified School District; educator; politician; and African American civil rights activist. This collection includes: articles, reports, certificates, correspondence, event programs, photographs, ephemera, and other material. Also included in this collection are items that belonged to...
Dates: 1930-2011; undated
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Ernest C. Smith Family Collection

Watts Rebellion Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2019-010
Abstract

This collection contains material related to the Watts Rebellion, the Watts neighborhood, Los Angeles during 1965, the 1992 Los Angeles riots, and also includes material regarding race, rioting, civil rights, activism, and poverty. A majority of this collection consists of newspaper and magazine articles; and also includes photographs, reports, and other material.

Dates: 1863, 1942-2015; undated
Found in: California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections / Watts Rebellion Collection

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