Brief Description: This collection consists of the papers of Delores Hanna, donated by Delores Hanna in 1995. It includes information relating to racial segregation in America between 1918 and 1964, and reflects the challenges of those who fought the status quo. The bulk of the collections is comprised of newspaper clippings. Of note, the collection contains information about Princess Laura Adorkor Koffey (also spelled Coffey, Coffy, Koffy, Cofi, Kofi) of Gold Coast, West Africa, inlcuding a portrait photograph, pendant picture, souvenir program, and correspondence regarding some of her belongings. Princess Koffey was involved with Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) before establishing her own organization, the African Universal Church and Commercial League (AUCCL). Princess Koffey was murdered on March 8, 1928.
Held at:
The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.
819 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 786-708-4610
Fax: 305-400-8756
Email: jhurtado [at] bahlt.org
Record Series Number: 01/BAF MS_00123
Created by: Delores Hanna
Volume: 0.5 Linear Feet
Access Restrictions: There are no access restriction on the materal
Subject Index
African Americans -- Segregation
Blacks -- Segregation
Community activists
Urban League of Greater Miami
Genres/Forms of Material
Correspondence
Death notices
Flyers, Advertising
Magazines
Newspapers
Photographs
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/Use Restrictions: Finding Aid (c) 2012 The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Director of The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. An image license agreement must be signed prior to recording or copying images.
Acquisition Notes:
Delores Hanna Donated May 25, 1995
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