Brief Description: This collection documents the career of Josephine Mackey, educator, from 1940 to 1975, donated by Josephine Mackey in 1980. Mackey was the first principal at Nathan Young Elementary School in Opa-Locka, where she worked 12 years. The collection consists of certificates, photos, programs, memorandums, letters, and newspaper articles.
Held at:
The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.
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Miami, FL 33136
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Record Series Number: 01/BAF MS_00108
Created by: Mackey , Josephine
Volume: 0.25 Linear Feet
Acquired:
00/00/1980.
Arrangement: Collection was originally kept in a 3-ring binder. There was no arrangement of materials within the binder.
Biographical Note for Mackey , Josephine : Josephine D. Mackey was the first principle at Nathan Young Elementary School (formerly known as the East Opa-Locka Elementary School), located in the Opa-Locka community, from 1960 through 1972. She was active in many social and civic organizations. Mackey was named "Woman of the Year"in 1974 by the Opa-Locka City Commission for her "tremendous unselfish activities in behalf of the less fortunate."
Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on this material.
Subject Index
Community activists
Education
Women educators
Genres/Forms of Material
Certificates
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Photographs
Programs
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
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Acquisition Notes:
Josephine D. Mackey Gift
Related Materials:
Dr. Robert B. Ingram papers