Papers, [ca. 1940-1983].

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Papers, [ca. 1940-1983].

This collection includes correspondence, lecture notes, manuscripts of Willis' writings, and working notes. There is interesting material on Willis' time at Southern Methodist University, where he became the first black faculty member, and the later difficulties which led to his resignation.

ca. 7000 items (7 linear ft.).

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