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Christopher Alston papers, 1988-1990

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Summary

Creator:
Alston, Christopher.
Extent:
0.1 linear feet
5 digital audio files
Call Number:
921075 Aa 2
Authors:
Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

Photographs and sound recordings of Alston remarks at the dedication of the Robert Hayden Lounge in the University of Michigan Center for Afroamerican and African Studies in 1988. The Center was renamed the Department Afroamerican and African Studies in 2011. A 1988 discussion between Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Alston, William McAdoo, and member of the Bentley Historical Library staff about African American historical material housed at the Bentley. Interview conducted by William McAdoo (1990, includes transcript) relating to the Inventory of Negro Manuscripts project at the Bentley Historical Library.

Biographical / Historical:

Organizer of the Inventory of Negro Manuscripts project of the Michigan Historical Records Survey and United Auto Workers official.

Acquisition Information:
Donated by Leonard McAdoo (Donor 7779 ) in March 1990.
Processing information:

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RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open without restriction.

Select recordings within this collection have been digitized. Original sound recordings are only available for staff use.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[item], folder, box, Christopher Alston papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan. [item], [URL], Christopher Alston papers, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

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Collection

Christopher Alston papers, 1988-1990
Call Number 921075 Aa 2
Total components 10
Items available online Online 5
Last indexed 2024-01-11