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Papers of Hazel F. Anderson

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS P634

Overview

The Papers of Hazel F. Anderson are those of an African American woman from Kansas City, Kansas. The majority of the papers concern various organizations, especially business related groups.

Dates

  • Creation: 1949 - 1986

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.

Biography of Hazel F. Anderson

Hazel F. Anderson, an African American businesswoman in Kansas City, Kansas, owned and operated the Mercury Chair Rental Company with her husband Carey Anderson. A graduate of Sumner High School, she was active in the local Northeast Business Association and served as 1st Vice President of that group. Anderson was also involved in various other organizations such as the Geacé Club and the Kansas-Missouri Movie Makers, of which she was a founder.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (6 file folders)

Language of Materials

English

Scope and Contents

The Papers of Hazel F. Anderson date from 1949-1986 and are arranged in one series, Personal Papers. Folders within this series are arranged alphabetically. Photographs from the collection are located at RH MS-P P634.

Series List

The Hazel F. Anderson Collection dates from 1949-1986 and is arranged in one series, Personal Papers.

Physical Location

RH MS P634

Physical Location

RH MS-P P634

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Hazel F. Anderson, 1986

Title
Guide to the Hazel F. Anderson Collection
Subtitle
Papers of Hazel F. Anderson
Author
Finding aid prepared by mbw, 2006; Finding aid encoded by mbw, 2006; revised by mrk, 2010
Date
2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in <language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
Sponsor
Support for the processing of this Collection was provided by the Dana and Sue Anderson African American Collecting Program Endowment Fund.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/2866894213
Preferred citation
Hazel F. Anderson Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS P634, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Repository Details

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

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