By Shaleen Godfrey, supervised by Emily Gibson
Collection Overview
Title: James D. Mckellar collection, 1986-1992
ID: 01/BAF MS_00043
Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection, created by staff of the Black Archives, contains information on James D. Mckellar, father of Black Archives's Founder, Dorothy Jenkins Fields. Mckellar worked at the Miami Woman's Club for 50 years where he worked as an elevator operator, porter and head waiter. He joined Mt. Zion church in 1925, where he served as a deacon, rising to Senior Deacon, financial secretary and a member of the trustee board. McKellar was a member of Mt. Zion church for more than 50 years and was one of its oldest members. The collection consists of newspaper articles, correspondence, an obituary, programs, a biography and photographs.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions:
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Related Materials:
Dorothy Jenkins Fields papers - James D. McKellar series
Box and Folder Listing