African American Collecting Initiative, 2013-
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Subject applied to objects, photographs, moving images and sound, and archival materials accessioned as part of the Missouri Historical Society's African American Collecting Initiative. This subject should be applied only to items collected after 2013 and specifically as part of the initiative.
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
National Grand Council of the Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa Financial Card
Collection
Identifier: A3208
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a printed financial card for members, which bears a red stamp for the National Grand Council. Both sides of the card are printed. The front of the card records the member's name and address while the verso tracks dues payments for two years.
Dates:
ca. 1915
"Norman ... Is That You?" Poster Collection
Collection
Identifier: P1046
Scope and Contents
The "Norman ... Is That You?" Poster Collection contains one promotional movie poster and one "credits card" advertising the film "Norman ... Is That You?" The movie poster features colorful illustrations of the film's main characters; a cast list and other production details; a "PG" rating notice; and the tagline "There's a sexual revolution going on ... and all the leaders are in my family." The front of the "credits card" features a black and white photograph of the cast above the...
Dates:
1976
St. Louis Gateway Boat Club Member Roster
Collection
Identifier: A3216
Scope and Contents
The collection includes one membership roster dating from 1987. It lists the names of 27 members alphabetically (all male), member contact information, names of first mates (most likely wives), boat names, and boat locations.
Dates:
1987
Dr. James M. Whittico Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P1168
Scope and Contents
The Dr. James M. Whittico Photograph Collection documents Dr. Whittico’s career as one of the most prominent African American physicians in St. Louis, as well as his involvement in a variety of fraternal and civic organizations. The collection also documents the personal lives of Dr. Whittico and his wife Gloria Thompson Whittico. The collection includes formal studio portraits, candid shots by professional photographers, informal snapshots, slides, and albums.Dr. Whittico ran a...
Dates:
Majority of material found in ca. 1899-2010