John Oliver Killens papers, 1937-1987.

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John Oliver Killens papers, 1937-1987.

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The collection consists of the personal papers of John Oliver Killens from 1937-1992. The papers document his personal, intellectual, professional and political life. The collection also contains material collected by Killens about African American organizations and political causes. The papers include correspondence (1937-1990); writings (1939-1992); writings by others (1936-1989); printed material (1940-1987); teaching files (1965-1987); organizational and conference files (1955-1988); subject files (1951-1987); personal papers (1934-1988); and photographs (1935-1983).

61.75 linear feet (127 boxes), 5 oversized papers boxes (OP), and 3 oversized bound volumes (OBV)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8233396

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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