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Delores Hanna papers, 1918-1960

By Marilyn Whitehead

Collection Overview

Title: Delores Hanna papers, 1918-1960

ID: 01/BAF MS_00123

Creator: Delores Hanna

Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: There are no access restriction on the materal

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 Source: Delores Hanna

Acquisition Method: Donated May 25, 1995

Related Publications: A Mighty Baptism: Race, Gender and the Creation of America


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