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African American Studies at Beinecke Library
The Beinecke Library collections include numerous African American community and business directories from the early decades of the 20th century. Such directories reveal detailed information about African American communities, documenting commerce, religious and civic activity, and social events.
September 28, 2010

The Lester Blackwell Granger Paper (JWJ MSS 58) are available for consultation by students and scholars. A description of the collection can be found online: Lester Blackwell Granger Papers JWJ MSS 58.
September 1, 2010

The Manet Harrison Fowler and Manet Helen Fowler Papers (JWJ MSS 59) are available for research.
A detailed description of the collection can be found online: Manet Harrison Fowler and Manet Helen Fowler Papers JWJ MSS 59.
August 3, 2010

David Suwondo, Yale Class of 2013, on Jean Toomer's Cane
June 2, 2010
Taja Cheek, Yale Class of 2011
on Jean Toomer's Cane
May 12, 2010
Lena Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010), photographed by Carl Van Vechten, September 15, 1941.
Photographs by Carl Van Vechten are used with permission of the Van Vechten Trust; the permission of the Trust is required to reprint or use Van Vechten photographs in any way. To contact the Trust email: Van Vechten Trust.
May 10, 2010
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