Roland and Olothean Stewart papers, 1921 to 2025
Collection context
- Extent:
- 1.25 linear feet (1 rsc)
- Language:
- English
- Biographical / historical:
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Scrapbooks and supporting materials documenting the life of Roland and Olothean Stewart. This collection offers intimate insights into the struggles of an African-American mother and her son to navigate New York's educational and mental health institutions during the mid-twentieth century. Born in the 1940ss, Roland was refused enrollment in New York Public School because he was 'disturbed', leading to evaluation at Kings County Hospital that committed him to dysfunctional New York State mental hospitals, for nineteen years at Rockland State, and then six more years at Letchworth Village, who upon returning home, with local resources from A.H.R.C., went on to work for twenty productive years for the New York State Liquor Authority, while taking an a prominent role in Trinity Church and its choir.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- Terms of access:
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Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu