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Personal papers of Jesse L. Jackson

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 1089

Overview

Jesse L. Jackson was the first black mayor of Chanute, Kansas and served for 12 years, 1981-1993. This collection includes newspaper clippings, programs, speeches, correspondence (some from school children) and photographs. There is some information about a Juneteenth Black Homecoming.

Dates

  • Creation: 1960 - 2002

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 box + 1 oversize box)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS 1089

Physical Location

RH MS R225

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Jesse L. Jackson, donor; March 2002

Title
Guide to the Jesse L. Jackson Collection
Subtitle
Personal papers of Jesse L. Jackson
Author
Finding aid prepared by mab, 2002; revised by, cl 2010; inding aid encoded by mab, 2004
Date
2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in <language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/8361774789
Preferred citation
Jesse L. Jackson Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS 1089, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
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