The Arthur A. Schomburg papers, 1724-1938 (bulk 1904-1938)

[bulk 1904-1938]

The Arthur A. Schomburg Papers are organized into 3 series: 1. Correspondence; 2. Professional and Literary Papers; 3. Subject and Reference File The Arthur A. Schomburg Papers (1724-1938) reflect his activities as researcher and writer, collector and curator. The collection consists of correspondence, published and unpublished writings, articles about Schomburg and the Negro Collection at the 135th Street Branch, subject and reference files, and material relating to his many speaking engagements and activities in the community and on behalf of the Collection. The bulk of the papers date from 1932 to his death in 1938. The material from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries consists of transcriptions of historical documents and newspaper articles.

correspondence

personal papers

professional

literary papers

6.8 lin. ft.
12 microfilm reels.

English

Sc Micro R-2798