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Extent:: 19.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Doris Virginia Powers Bullock (1924-2000) was a school teacher and counselor in the School District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was heavily involved in promoting and supporting African American culture, especially African American artists and opera singers. The Doris Bullock collection, circa 1890-1995 (bulk 1960-1995), contains a large amount of material relating to African American culture with an emphasis on theater, opera, visual arts, and politicians, as well as a small amount of personal material including photograph albums and correspondence.

Held at: African American Museum in Philadelphia [Contact Us]

Extent:: 5.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Allan Rohan Crite (1910-2007) was a renowned African American artist, whose works are featured in galleries, churches, and museums throughout the United States. The Allan Rohan Crite papers, circa 1930-1980, focus on Crite's artwork and career, with little about his private life and few personal papers. There are original and copies of his artworks; recordings and transcripts of lectures given by Crite on his artwork, African American art, religion, and other topics; newspaper clippings; correspondence; printed matter such as exhibition catalogs; and books written by Crite ( All Glory) or featuring his illustrations.

Held at: African American Museum in Philadelphia [Contact Us]

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