Papers. 1881-1966.

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Papers. 1881-1966.

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The collection includes the correspondence file, drafts, and other material pertaining to Murray's Historical and Biographical Encyclopedia of the Colored Race ..., a small group of papers reflecting his other personal and professional activities, and a group of Murray family papers. The correspondence dates from 1893 to 1925, and is largely incoming. Of special interest are the hundreds of biographical sketches of notable Afro-Americans written by Murray or his wife, Anna, during the years 1895-1930. Clippings, photos, notes, programs, articles, reviews, bibliographies, and miscellaneous materials complete the collection. Murray was responsible for assembling an exhibit of books and pamphlets for the 1900 Paris Exposition when he was employed at the Library of Congress. His subsequent status as a bibliographer and historian may be traced to that activity.

27 reels microfilm.

Tulane University, Amistad Research Center

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Tulane University, Amistad Research Center

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Library of Congress

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The Library of Congress was established by an act of Congress in 1800 when President John Adams signed a bill providing for the transfer of the seat of government from Philadelphia to the new capital city of Washington. The legislation described a reference library for Congress only, containing "such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress - and for putting up a suitable apartment for containing them therein…" The original library was housed in the Washington, DC until August 1814, ...

Murray, Daniel Alexander Payne, 1852-1925

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Librarian and historian. From the description of Papers of Daniel Alexander Payne Murray, 1881-1966 (bulk 1895-1930). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79321135 Assistant librarian at the Library of Congress (1881-1925). From the description of Daniel Murray papers, 1872-1937. (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 739713850 Librarian. From the description of Papers of Daniel Alexander Payne Murray, 1900-1970. (Unknown). WorldC...