Doris Adelaide Derby papers, circa 1958-2015

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Doris Adelaide Derby papers, circa 1958-2015

circa 1958-2015

http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/8z6wd

Papers of Doris Adelaide Derby, African American photographer, activist, and educator, including photographs, organizational files, subject files, teaching files, and personal papers.

236 linear feet (207 boxes), 20 oversized papers folders (OP), and AV Masters: 1 linear foot (1 box)

eng, Latn

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8233341

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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