Papers, 1918-2010

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Papers, 1918-2010

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Professor emeritus at City of Chicago Colleges of Chicago, Timuel D. Black is a prominent historian, author, human rights activist and expert on Chicago's African American history. During the 1960's, he was president of the Negro American Labor Council, Chicago Chapter and organizer of Chicago participation in the 1963 March on Washington. Black was active in more than 100 organizations over seven decades. The collection includes extensive organizational files, correspondence, manuscripts, subject files, oral histories, audiovisual materials, photographs, and memorabilia. Additional papers relating to the life and work of his children, Timuel Kerrigan Black (1963-1993) and Emetra Black-Thomas, were accessioned in 2007.

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Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center

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Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center

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Black, Timuel D.

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Timuel Black was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on December 7, 1918, but was raised in Chicago – a place he loves to call home. He is a revered and highly respected educator, political activist, community leader, oral historian and philosopher.After matriculating from Burke Elementary School and DuSable High School in Chicago, Black enrolled at Roosevelt University. There, he received his bachelor's degree. Black also later earned a master's degree from the University of Chicago. One of his first ...

City Colleges of Chicago

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