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Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSH/LAT 0045
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the personal papers of Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane, including her correspondence, biographical materials, and diplomas. The collection also documents her political activity as one of the leading feminists of twentieth-century Argentina through her professional papers, such as records for the Asociación Pro-Derechos de la Mujeres, speeches, and essays. Also included are photographs of Dra. Sara Justo and ephemera and records relating to various feminist...
Dates:
1888-1954
George Colin McKee Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSN/MN 0501
Abstract
Personal, professional, and political correspondence and other papers of the Mississippi lawyer, planter, and politician George Colin McKee (1837-1890). McKee was a "carpetbagger" and moderate Republican who represented the Vicksburg district in Congress during Reconstruction. Most of the material dates from the 20 years following the Civil War, though there are McKee family papers extending into the 20th century.
Dates:
1860-1934; Majority of material found in ( 1864-1883)
John H. Bracey, Jr. Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSN/MN 10064
Scope and Contents
The John H. Bracey, Jr. Collection comprises 27 boxes of materials containing professional files for John Bracey. Materials include but are not limited to professional papers, drafts, correspondence, publications, bulletins, reports, lecture notes, financial records, and administrative files. Additionally, Bracey collected ephemera and kept subject files on various topics throughout his career. Significant topics include Jesse Jackson’s Presidential campaign, the Caribbean, Malcolm X,...
Dates:
1816-2022
Liam Creagh Collection on Brendan Behan
Collection
Identifier: MSE/IR 1070
Abstract
Correspondence and ephemera relating to Brendan Behan.
Dates:
1957-1971
National Ideal Benefit Society (NIBS) Records
Collection
Identifier: MSN/MN 10024
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the activities of the National Ideal Benefit Society (NIBS), an African American insurance cooperative headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It also contains related papers of NIBS founder A.W. Holmes. The correspondence in the collection is mostly written by African Americans, from NIBS policy holders to leaders of the African American community. There is also correspondence between A.W. Holmes and various local churches and benefit societies, national charitable...
Dates:
1912 - 1964
Prof. Adelard P. Demers Roller Skating Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSSP_10028
Content Description
This collection includes the personal archive of Prof. Adelard P. Demers (1863-1933), a well-known professional champion and trick roller skater in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth centuries. Two scrapbooks that mainly include clippings and ephemera document his roller skating exploits. One scrapbook includes material about his roller skating exhibitions in the United States and Canada in the 1800s and the first decade of the twentieth century. The second scrapbook documents...
Dates:
1883-1949
Richards and Lincoln Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSN/EA 0510
Abstract
A collection of over 150 personal and professional letters written to, from, or between members of the Richards and Lincoln families of Massachusetts and Illinois, 1754 to 1880. Also present are 60 related documents, including manuscripts, financial records, land records, probate records, and other materials.
Dates:
1754-1880 (bulk 1792-1880)
Santos Family Professional Wrestling Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSSP10029
Scope and Contents
The Santos Family Professional Wrestling Papers comprises nine boxes and one oversize box of materials collected by Tony Santos and his family relating to professional wrestling primarily from the 1950-1960s. The collection contains materials relating but not limited to subject files, correspondence, posters and promotional materials, magazines, financial information, and printing plates. Subject files primarily contain photographs and embossed mat boards used for printing and creating...
Dates:
1944-1977
William Pfaff Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSN/MN 10026
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the personal and professional papers of journalist William Pfaff. Pfaff’s professional materials include his writings from each stage of the writing process, such as research notes, drafts, proofs, and published materials. The collection also contains conference materials and speeches, financial records, and materials from Pfaff’s work at the Hudson Institute, a non-profit research center on public policy. Also included are Pfaff’s personal papers which consist of...
Dates:
1942-2015; Majority of material found in 1965-2015