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A. Philip Randolph Institute collection

Title
A. Philip Randolph Institute collection [graphic].
Author
A. Philip Randolph Institute.
Publication
1946-[198-?]

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Additional Authors
  • Archer, Alexander
  • Campbell, James C.
  • Reiss, Sam
  • A. Hansen Studio (New York, N.Y.)
  • Images Unlimited (New York, N.Y.)
  • Shelburne Studios (New York, N.Y.)
Description
  • 82 items (.3 cu. ft., 1 box); 26 x 21 cm. and smaller.
  • 23 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ;
  • 58 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ;
  • 1 photocopy : b&w ;
Summary
Collection depicts some of the individuals affiliated with and the activities of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, a national organization of black trade unionists, from 1965 to the mid-1970s.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Portrait photographs – 1940-1989.
  • Group portraits – 1950-1989.
  • Gelatin silver prints – 1940-1989.
  • Photocopies – 1980-1989.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Some photographs bear photographer's, photography studio's or photo agency's handstamp on verso; some items bear photography studio's name on recto. Most items bear handwritten captions on verso; some items bear printed or photocopied captions attached to verso. One item is mounted.
  • Collection contains work by Alexander Archer, James C. Campbell, Sam Reiss, A. Hansen Studio, Images Unlimited and Shelburne Studios, among others.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Some items are restricted; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.
Biography (note)
  • The A. Philip Randolph Institute, an organization formed to strengthen the alliance between African Americans and the labor movement, was founded in 1965 by labor leader A. Philip Randolph and civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. The Institute has been involved in several labor and progressive causes, including education and job training programs, supporting labor activities, and lobbying for legislative action on civil rights, health care and economic issues. Initially based in Harlem, the Institute, as of the mid 2000s, had over 150 local affiliates in 36 states.
Call Number
Sc Photo A. Philip Randolph Institute Collection
OCLC
212228244
Author
A. Philip Randolph Institute.
Title
A. Philip Randolph Institute collection [graphic].
Imprint
1946-[198-?]
Terms Of Use
Some items are restricted; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.
Biography
The A. Philip Randolph Institute, an organization formed to strengthen the alliance between African Americans and the labor movement, was founded in 1965 by labor leader A. Philip Randolph and civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. The Institute has been involved in several labor and progressive causes, including education and job training programs, supporting labor activities, and lobbying for legislative action on civil rights, health care and economic issues. Initially based in Harlem, the Institute, as of the mid 2000s, had over 150 local affiliates in 36 states.
Local Note
Negatives exist for some images.
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Added Author
Archer, Alexander, photographer.
Campbell, James C., photographer.
Reiss, Sam, photographer.
A. Hansen Studio (New York, N.Y.)
Images Unlimited (New York, N.Y.)
Shelburne Studios (New York, N.Y.)
Research Call Number
Sc Photo A. Philip Randolph Institute Collection
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