W.E.B. Du Bois papers, 1803 (1877-1963) 1999.

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W.E.B. Du Bois papers, 1803 (1877-1963) 1999.

Correspondence; speeches; articles; newspaper columns; books; research materials; pamphlets and leaflets; book reviews; petitions; essays, forewords and student papers; novels; pageants; plays; short stories; poetry; photographs; memorabilia. The major portion is correspondence.

160.75 linear feet.

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