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Letters to Miriam Delores DeCosta-Willis, 1955-1990

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Holds mostly handwritten letters from family and friends.

Dates

  • Creation: 1955-1990

Creator

Full Extent

From the Collection: 6.0 linear feet (10 archival boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 banker box )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Materials Specific Details

Contains mostly thandwritten letters from Miriam Seabrook to her niece, Miriam Delores DeCosta-Willis (formerly Sugarmon). Dr. DeCosta-Willis (1934-2021), was an educator, writer, and civil rights activist.

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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