Ephemera Collection
Scope and Content
The collection includes press clippings and playbills (bulk), as well as some correspondence, manuscripts excerpts/short drafts, stickers, review slips, and other ephemera related to African-American history and culture. Subjects range from individuals and organizations, to artistic works or historical events. Some materials are collected according to item type as well (such as stickers, stamps, review slips, etc). Colllection is arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- 1857-1988
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.
Historical Note
Collection was established by Givens collection archivists, curators, and staff. Matertials are acquired by staff and added to the collection intermittently.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Abstract
Includes press clippings, playbills, correspondence, and manuscripts excerpts/short drafts, and other ephemera about African-American history and culture.
Physical Location
Givens Vault
Acquisition
Collection was established by Givens collection archivists, curators, and staff.
- Title
- Ephemera Collection
- Author
- Kathryn Hujda
- Date
- January 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Givens Collection of African American Literature Collecting Area
