Claude McKay Collection

Item

Title of collection or material

Claude McKay Collection

Finding aid

Significant contributors

Creation dates

1853 - 1990 (bulk dates 1922 - 1948)

Source institution

General notes

The Claude McKay Collection consists of letters, manuscripts, personal papers, subject files, photographs and memorabilia documenting the life and work of the Jamaican born writer Claude McKay. The collection spans the years 1853-1990, with the bulk of the material dating from 1922-1948. Primarily in English with some French.

Content notes

Series 1 Correspondence 2 Writings 3 Personal Papers 4 Subject Files 5 Photographs 6 Memorabilia

Type

Extent

22 boxes 12 linear feet

Language

Call number

JWJ MSS 27

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