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[An essay by Daniel Chu and Elliot Skinner]

Description: Photograph of an essay by Daniel Chu and Elliot Skinner that is entitled "A Glorious Age in Africa." The essay is about the history of Africa and its three kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, and Songhay. Each of the kingdoms that were researched had its own section in the essay.
Date: 1965
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[A letter from Melvin Drimmer to J. J. Barlow, Jr.]

Description: Photograph of a letter from Melvin Drimmer to J. J. Barlow, Jr. The letter is an invitation for Barlow to participate in the N.D.E.A. Institute in History for an event called "America and the Negro." Drimmer lists the instructions for Barlow if he wishes to attend the event.
Date: April 7, 1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[An annotated bibliography from Negro Heritage]

Description: Photograph of an annotated bibliography for the Negro Heritage. The bibliography was compiled by the Committee for the Chicago Council for the Social Studies. The document is divided into sections for literature novels for elementary schoolers, high schoolers, and adults.
Date: January 24, 1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Black Political Leadership During Reconstruction

Description: The key to Reconstruction for both blacks and whites was black suffrage. On one hand this vote made possible the elevation of black political leaders to positions of prominence in the reorganization of the South after the Civil War. For southern whites, on the other hand, black participation in the Reconstruction governments discredited the positive accomplishments of those regimes and led to the evolution of a systematized white rejection of the black as a positive force in southern politics. … more
Date: August 1974
Creator: Brock, Euline Williams
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[A pamphlet by the Lowndes Country Freedom Organization]

Description: Photograph of a pamphlet published by the Lowndes County Freedom Organization. The front of the pamphlet has an image of a rooster and a black panther and has the phrase "one man - one vote" on the bottom. Information about voting, its importance, and politics are listed on the other pages.
Date: 1964/1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Last will and testament]

Description: Photograph of a last will and testament for an individual. The document has a list of people who are involved with the individual along with their basic profiles.
Date: May 19, 1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[A letter from Delores Coleman]

Description: Photograph of a letter from Delores Coleman that is addressed to the president. The letter is about civil rights and a petition that was not approved by the principal of an Arkansas school. Coleman is asking the president for help concerning the matter.
Date: 1964/1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[An essay by Margaret Nelson Rowley]

Description: Photograph of an essay by Margaret Nelson Rowley that is entitled "Some Considerations of the Negro Revolution of 1963." The essay is about the revolution African Americans had in 1963 and its impact on society. Rowley also explains what the movement was along with its purpose in the last paragraph.
Date: 1964/1966
Creator: Rowley, Margaret Nelson
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[A weekly reading list]

Description: A week-by-week reading list for Mr. Brooks' "New Viewpoints" class. There are seven weeks of the class with two to three reading each week. A note that some of the readings are duplicated is mentioned at the bottom of the page.
Date: 1964/1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Information for a final exam]

Description: Photograph of a document containing information about a final exam. The exam is for a History 211 class and has information about identification, an essay, and a discussion.
Date: May 19, 1966
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The Negro in Texas Politics, 1865-1874

Description: "The theme of this work centers around the Negro and his association with the Radical Republican party. For eight years this party controlled the state government of Texas and, the Negro's participation during this period cannot be overlooked. The Negro possessed, at this time, two valuable assets, the right of suffrage and a strength in numbers. It was through the careful coordination of these two assets that the Radicals were able to gain and maintain control of Texas politics."--Leaves iii-i… more
Date: January 1963
Creator: Fennell, Romey
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[A letter from Dr. Melvin Drimmer]

Description: Photograph of a letter from Dr. Melvin Drimmer to a resident who is involved in the housing arrangements at Morris Brown College. Dr. Drimmer is notifying the recipient of the amenities that will be offered and its fees. He also mentions the financial development and information about parking.
Date: May 25, 1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[A revised NDEA program]

Description: Photograph of a revised program for the NDEA Institute in History Spelman College. The program lists the events for the coming days, each with a short description.
Date: 1964/1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A paper flag for the Black Panthers]

Description: Photograph of a paper flag for the Black Panthers. The flag has an illusion of a black panther ripping out of the flag. Diagonal lines with stars cross through the flag, and the states Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama are written on each side along with the quote "move over we're coming through" on the bottom section.
Date: 1964/1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[An open letter]

Description: Photograph of an open letter from the Forrest City (Arkansas) Movement. The letter lists the demands from a petition that are wished to be fulfilled that revolve around the topic of civil rights.
Date: 1964/1966
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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