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Thomas Dorsey (b.1812-d. Feb. 17, 1875), and his son William Henry Dorsey (b. Oct. 23, 1837 - d.?) were prominent 19th century Black Philadelphians. Thomas Dorsey escaped from slavery in 1836 and settled in Philadelphia, where he became one of that city's most distinguished and successful caterers. He also became widely known for the large assemblage of books, memorabilia and other items, he collected during his lifetime. This collection was displayed in Dorsey's "museum," and was one of the earliest efforts to document the accomplishments and achievements of Black Americans by placing them in a museum setting.

Thomas Dorsey's pioneering work as a collector was continued after his death by his son, William. William H. Dorsey distinguished himself as an artist, Black Americana collector, and civil servant. The present collection is a surviving fragment of the collecting efforts of the two Dorseys. Among the items of interest in the collection are: An engraving of the Rev. Peter Williams by Patrick Reason; a photograph of Robert W. Adger noted Black Philadelphia collector and bibliophile; and newsclippings on selected 19th century achievers such as Rev. Augustine Tolton, first African-American Roman Catholic Priest ordained in the United States. * Biographical information obtained from materials within the collection.

From the guide to the Thomas and William Dorsey Collection, ca. 1850-ca. 1900, (Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Howard University)

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Luvenia A. George Collection 1905-2003, bulk 1935-1998

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Luvenia A. George Collection, 1905-2003, bulk 1935-1998

Title: Luvenia A. George Collection 1905-2003, bulk 1935-1998

The collection consists of materials related to Smithsonian Institution programs, including the Duke Ellington Youth Project, in addition to gospel sheet music and related research materials from George's personal collection.

ArchivalResource: 15 boxes

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Thomas and William Dorsey collection, 1850-1910.

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Dorsey, Thomas, 1812-1875. Thomas and William Dorsey collection, 1850-1910.

Title: Thomas and William Dorsey collection, 1850-1910.

Autographs, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and engravings relating to black Americana collected by two prominent Philadelphia African Americans, Thomas Dorsey (1812-1875) and his son William Henry Dorsey (b. 1837).

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Thomas and William Dorsey Collection ca. 1850-ca. 1900

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Thomas and William Dorsey Collection, ca. 1850-ca. 1900

Title: Thomas and William Dorsey Collection ca. 1850-ca. 1900

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George, Luvenia A., 1930-

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