Places: Harlem (New York, N.Y.) - Columbia University Libraries Archival Collections Search Results

Creator: Carlisle, Arthur E
Abstract Or Scope: This collection consists of a mostly complete run (C-Z) of Arthur E. Carlisle's personal subject and correspondence files, arranged in alphabetical order. Topics include housing issues, nuclear reactor on campus, area playgrounds, parking lots, College of Pharmacy site, political announcements, etc.

Creator: Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary
Abstract Or Scope: This is an artificial collection composed of photographs and programs relating to African American Church History in New York City in the 20th century. See detailed content notes for futher description.

Creator: Dinkins, David N.
Abstract Or Scope: These papers comprise correspondence, organizational records and documents, speeches, public schedules, photographs and memorabilia relating to the public life of David N. Dinkins, civil servant to the City of New York for over thirty years and professor in the Practice of Public Affairs at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.

Creator: Markowitz, Gerald E.
Abstract Or Scope: Research files, correspondence, and other papers of Gerald E. Markowitz and David Rosner, public health historians, authors, and educators. Materials relate to their work teaching as well as researching the Northside Center for Child Development and mid-twentieth century issues of youth and race in New York City. Included are various reports, clippings, interview transcripts, and papers of relevant organizations and individuals.

Creator: Harrison, Hubert H.
Abstract Or Scope: The papers of Hubert Harrison, the brilliant and influential writer, orator, educator, critic, and political activist in Harlem during the early decades of the 20th century.

Creator: Runyon, Marie M
Abstract Or Scope: Marie Runyon was an activist and former New York State legislator. Born in North Carolina in 1915, she moved to Morningside Heights and in 1963 began a decades long fight against Columbia University over its real estate practices and expansion in the neighborhood. Runyon founded the Morningside Tenants Committee as well as other tenants' organizations, and she brought a number of cases to court to prevent her eviction from her apartment at 130 Morningside Drive. She also worked for many political and service organizations throughout her career.

Creator: Suttles, Sherry A.
Abstract Or Scope: This collection consists of the personal papers of Barnard College alum Sherry Suttles.

Creator: Columbia University. Urban Center
Abstract Or Scope: This collection consists of the records the Urban Center at Columbia University. The records include annual reports, publications and the Ford Foundation grant materials. The collection also contains both the transcripts and recordings of a number of conferences and events sponsored by the Urban Center.

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