Brief Description: 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.

Record Series Number: 01/BAF MS_00124

Created by: Parks, Bernard (1934-?)

Volume: 1.0 Folders

Biographical Note for Parks, Bernard (1934-?) : Graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1963. He was president of Dedicatory Advisory Council of Black Federal Employees. He attended the Sewanee A.F.G.E. Union Leadership School.

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