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African Americans -- Culture

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

African American Cosmetology Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2023-009
Scope and Contents The African American Cosmetology Scrapbook (1972, 1987, 1997, 2001, 2002; undated) contains fifty six photographs; three certificates; one diploma; one "Sherman Girls 8th" patch; one homegoing celebration program; and one track relay ribbon possibly belonging to Heather Feagin or Stephanie Rochell Cline. A majority of the photographs feature images of various hairstyles; as well as a few images that were possibly taken during a cosmetology beauty or trade show. Also included are a few...
Dates: 1972, 1987, 1997, 2001, 2002; undated

African American Publications Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SPC-2018-023
Scope and Contents

This collection contains issues of publications created for African American and Black audiences such as: Bronze Thrills, Color, Flash Newspicture, Hep, Jive, Sepia, and Spotlighter.

Dates: 1937-1939, 1945-1946, 1951, 1955, 1965, 1972

Deloris L. Holt Collection

 Collection
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

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