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African Americans.

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

James S. Haskins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0327
Abstract James Haskins (1941-2005) was a prolific author of more than 100 published books, mostly of African American nonfiction and biography for children and adolescent readers, though he is perhaps most known for his books The Cotton Club and Mr. Bojangles, which each served as inspiration for film adaptations. He was also a Professor of English at the University of Florida and maintained a busy schedule of speaking and lecturing...
Dates: 1920s-2023; Majority of material found within 1961-2004

Joel Buchanan Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0629
Abstract

Papers, photographs, and community honors related to Joseph Buchanan and his work in Gainesville and Alachua County, as well as specifically at the University of Florida.

Dates: 2000 - 2019

John T. Foster, Jr. and Sarah Whitmer Foster Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0546
Abstract

A collection of research materials and original source materials collected and preserved by John T. Foster Jr. and Sarah Whitmer Foster, especially pertaining to their work on Reconstruction-era Florida and northeast Florida in the 19th century.

Dates: 1866 - 1998

Records of the Gainesville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0507
Abstract

Establishing records, minutes, handbooks, reports, publications, and other organizational records belonging to the Gainesville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

Dates: 1983 - 2019

Records of the University of Florida Office of Academic Affairs Related to Minorities and Women's Affairs

 Series
Identifier: Series 006
Abstract

Records on the status of women and minority faculty at the University of Florida, including African-American student enrollment and the recruitment of African-American faculty.

Dates: 1969-1976

Visionaires Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0508
Abstract

The Visionaires was founded in February 1938 by eight women who sought to establish a community organization that could foster civic, cultural, and social affairs for African American women in Gainesville, Florida. The Visionaires Collection consists of minutes of their meetings, records of financial transactions, scrapbooks, photographs, and other materials that document the organization's participation in school and community activities.

Dates: 1938 - 2013