Scope and Contents: This collection consists of the papers of Bernard "Bishop" Parks, citizen of Overtown, from 1972 to 1990, donated to The Black Archives in 1990. It documents his interest in Jazz, Classical and Gospel music, Miami politics and Overtown, and his involvement with the Dedicatory Advisory Council of Black Federal Employees. Noteworthy people in the collection include Judge Adderly and Dr. Dorthy Jenkins Fields. Of note, the collection contains a hand drawn map of 2nd avenue in Overtown, circa 1910s, including business names.