W. Joseph Black papers, 1961-1977.

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W. Joseph Black papers, 1961-1977.

Correspondence chiefly regarding Black's efforts to find employment and support for his various professional ideas and plans; drafts of a book project and exhibition entitled "Visions of Harlem: Past, Present, and Future;" and research material collected by Black covering many subjects focusing on Harlem, including articles, reports, bibliographies, and landmarks regarding pre-1960 and post-1960 Harlem. Also, reports, correspondence, financial records, press releases, printed matter, and other material relating to Black's projects, i.e. Harlem Music Center, as well as projects for the Harlem Urban Development Corporation.

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Black, W. Joseph (William Joseph), 1934-1977

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Architect. From the description of W. Joseph Black papers, 1961-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 144652184 W. Joseph Black was born July 25, 1934 in Carthage, Texas, and was raised in Chicago. He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his undergraduate education at Columbia University. He later attended the Columbia University School of Architecture and earned his Master of Science degree in Urban Planning. Although Black's career was s...

Harlem Music Center (New York, N.Y.)

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Harlem Urban Development Corporation

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