Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1902 February 1 - 1967 May 22
Gender
- Males
Occupations
Places
- Joplin (Mo.) (Place of Birth)
- New York (N.Y.) (Place of Death)
- United States (Associated Country)
Topics
Languages Used
- English
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John F. Potts Sr. papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1036
Abstract
John Foster Potts, Sr. (1908-1998), African American educator and author, was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Leila Snead and John Moultrie Potts. Potts worked as a teacher and principal in numerous schools including Avery Institute, where he served until it closed in 1954. Potts married Muriel Logan and had five children.The collection includes material relating to Potts' personal and professional life. His biographical papers include an unpublished autobiography, as well as...
Dates:
1885-2005
John A. Zeigler, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0125
Abstract
The papers contain writings, biographical materials, correspondence, and photographs documenting the life of John Asbury Zeigler, Jr., poet, music philanthropist, and co-owner of the Book Basement bookstore in Charleston, S.C. Materials relate to Zeigler’s education at the Citadel, and his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II in Yakutat, Alaska. The papers also cover Zeigler’s relationship with Edwin Peacock, their friendship with lithographer Prentiss Taylor and his partner Roderick...
Dates:
1755-2015
Found in:
Special Collections
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John A. Zeigler, Jr. papers