Benson Leroy Dutton papers

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Benson Leroy Dutton papers

1928-1991

The collection contains Dutton's engineering correspondence, certificates, Spring Garden Street Bridges (Philadelphia, Pa.) project records, 1960-1988, Gettysburg National Military Park correspondence and photographs, 1936-1988; Hampton University correspondence, 1948-1987, and athletics, 1942-1949; Pennsylvania State University correspondence, 1943-1991, thesis, exhibit reception materials, 1987-1988; Tennessee State University correspondence, 1948-1990. Also, includes Dutton's awards, 1965-1991; employment papers, 1950-1988; articles, stories, poems, and letters about African-Americans, 1965-1991; and family papers (marriage and death certificates, photographs), 1941-1990. Also, includes material about African-Americans in the U.S. Navy, 1942-1989; and memorabilia including framed photographs, diplomas, and certificates. Some of his correspondents include Marion Barry, Senator Joe Biden, Wilson Goode, Bryce Jordan, Thurgood Marshall, William H. Moses, Richard M. Nixon, and Governor Dick Thornburgh.

2 cubic ft.

eng, Latn

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