Artwork and print collection, 1905-[ca. 1988].

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Artwork and print collection, 1905-[ca. 1988].

Collection consists of paintings, architectural drawings, photographs, busts, and other artwork donated by alumni and friends of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

ca. 60 items.

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Hill, Reba Dickerson, 1918-1994

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Hall, Evangeline Rachel, -1947

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Institute for Colored Youths at Cheyney.

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Hill, Leslie Pinckney, 1880-1960

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