Philadelphia Area Archives

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Emma Lapsansky-Werner collection, 1760-2019 (inclusive)

Extent:: 13 linear ft.
Abstract:: The Emma Lapsansky-Werner collection holds material primarily related to the life and career of Emma Jones Lapsansky-Werner (1945-), History Professor and Curator of Special Collections at Haverford College from 1990-2005. The collection also holds records of family members from Emma's maternal lineage dating back to the 1760s including members from the Jenkins, Parker and Hughes families.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Philosophy Born of Struggle conference records, 1994-2018 (bulk)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Programs, posters, correspondence, and recordings related to the Philosophy Born of Struggle Conference, and important yearly gathering in the subject of Africana Philosophy.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Kristin Hunter Lattany writings, circa 1968-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection consists of a typescript for the book Boss Cat (1971) and a manuscript for the book The Soul Brothers and Sister Lou (1968) by Kristin Hunter Lattany (1931-2008).

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

Lucius T. Outlaw Jr. papers, 1970-2021 (inclusive)

Extent:: 14.5 linear ft. (36 boxes, 1 oversize box)
Abstract:: This collection documents Lucius Outlaw's academic career, including his tenure at Haverford College, his writing, and his mentorship of African and African-American scholars.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]