Publications and Other Research Materials
Scope and Contents
Includes mixed publications and other research materials regarding various subjects, including prehistoric archaeology; writing and teaching; stress and psychology; ethical issues explored by Margaret Mead; homosexuality; gender inequality; witchcraft; black power and racism in the United States such as 1968 New York University race controversy; drama, and Shree Shree Anandamayee Ma. Also includes photocopies of American slavery materials (1831-1860), possibly for American Museum of Natural History's exhibit, Slavery in the New World,
such as slave bill of sale, correspondence, and an advertisement. Also, articles on the Jonestown, Guyana mass suicide (1978) [see also Box 19]; miscellaneous correspondence (1952-1966); and materials regarding travel arrangements papers, articles, reviews, and oral history interview with WWII Japanese internment camp detainee (circa 1979), including cassette tape and partial transcript.
Dates
- Creation: 1952-1985
Creator
- From the Collection: Towles, Joseph A. (Person)
- From the Collection: Turnbull, Colin M. (Person)
Language of Materials
Material is in English
Access Restrictions
This collection has restrictions to access. For more information, please read the collection inventory or contact the Avery Research Center: (843) 953-7609.
Extent
From the Series: 26 linear feet
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu