Organization: Swarthmore College and Swarthmore College. Gospel Choir / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1970">1970</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Organization Swarthmore College Organization Swarthmore College. Gospel Choir Year 1970

Extent:: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Leandre Jackson, a professional photographer, graduated from Swarthmore College in 1975 and served as Director of Swarthmore's Black Cultural Center 1975-1977 (full time from 1975-1976 and part time from 1976-1977. This collection consist of photographs taken by Leandre Jackson and displayed in a February 2015 exhibition at the Swarthmore College Library entitled "Proof of Black Life."

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:: Contains the records of the Black Cultural Center, founded in 1969 and located on the campus of Swarthmore College. The BCC serves as a home for a number of organizations on campus including SASS (Swarthmore African-American Student Society), Gospel Choir, and Mjumbe, a literary magazine representing black students. The collection includes constitution, minutes, correspondence, and other records of SASS, the records of the Gospel Choir which was founded in 1971, and recent records of Mjumbe, a literary magazine. There is also miscellaneous material reflecting concerns and interests of black students on campus and alumni.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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