Fisk University - Jubilee Singers, 1927, 1941-1949, 1966, 1980

Scope and Contents

Includes photographs of the original Fisk Jubilee Singers of 1871 and the Fisk Jubilee Singers of 1900s.

Extent

3 folders

Dates

Creation: 1927
Creation: 1941-1949
Creation: 1966
Creation: 1980

Document Types

Event program, Photographs, Clippings, Computer print-outs, Photo reproduction, Press releases, Mats

Legacy Description

Photographs, clippings, program, press releases, copy of book chapter; Materials related to the well-known singing group, includes reproductions of photos from the early twentieth century.

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arrangement of the General File series is alphabetical by subject, with document types and material from across the AFRO's regional offices interfiled. Subjects are primarily original description assigned by the creators of the collection over the history of its creation and use.

Terminology used in original folder titles evolved across many offices and generations of staff, resulting in similar collection content filed under varying terms. Researchers may benefit from searching a variety of related subjects and names.

Processing Information

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