Charles Coleman collection of The Guardians Association newsletters 12203961Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-01-10 12:02:01 -0500.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard2016-11-04File created.2019-05-20EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration. Rare Book and Manuscript Library Charles Coleman Collection of The Guardians Association Newsletters Coleman, Charles 12203961 MS#1809 English . 2.5 linear feet 2 record cartons 1986-2015 Arrangement

Arranged in two series, in chronological order.

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Summary

The Charles Coleman papers consist of two record cartons containing records, drafts, back issues, and correspondence relating to the Guardian newsletter, the official publication of The Guardians, the oldest organization dedicated to representing African-American police offices in the NYPD. This collection is related to oral history interviews conducted with Coleman and other members of the Guardians. We intend to acquire other collections from group members which will together create a linked collection telling a comprehensive history of this significant organization.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Charles Coleman Collection of The Guardians Association Newsletters; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

2016.2017.M064: Source of acquisition--Charles Coleman. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--10/10/2016.

Biographical / Historical

The Guardians Association is a fraternal organization of the NYPD founded in 1943. They work to ensure professional support, promote community, and celebrate the shared history of black police. Over the years, they became mentors, organizers, educators, and advocates for one another, opening doors for the advancement of black police for generations to come.

Processing Information

Papers processed, ptl 11/03/2016.

Accrual

Accruals are expected

Related Material

New York Police Department Guardians Oral History Collection, 2015-2016, Columbia Center for Oral History Archives, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

African American police -- New York (State) -- New York Newsletters Police Coleman, Charles Strong, Liz H NYPD Guardians Association New York (N.Y.). Police Department -- History Series I: Guardians Newsletters1986-2013Mostly copies of the newsletters, as well as some correspondence, clippings, memos. etc.Guardians newsletters198611Guardians newsletters198712-4Guardians newsletters198815-8Guardians newsletters198919-20Guardians newsletters1990121-32Guardians newsletters1991133-44Guardians newsletters, 1992 (changed to bimonthly)1992145-50Guardians newslettersApril 199521Guardians newslettersMay 199522Guardians newslettersJune 199523Guardians newslettersJuly 199524Guardians newslettersAugust 199525Guardians newslettersSeptember 199526Guardians newslettersOctober 199527Guardians newslettersNovember 199528Guardians newslettersDecember 199529Guardians newslettersJanuary 1996210Guardians newsletters, March1996 (no Februaryissue)March1996211Guardians newslettersApril 1996212Guardians newslettersMay 1996213Guardians newslettersJune 1996214Guardians newslettersJuly 1996215Guardians newslettersAugust 1996216Guardians newslettersSeptember 1996217Guardians newslettersOctober 1996218Guardians newslettersNovember 1996219Guardians newslettersDecember 1996220Guardians newslettersJanuary 1997221Guardians newslettersFebruary1997222Guardians newslettersMarch1997223Guardians newslettersApril 1997224Guardians newslettersMay 1997225Guardians newslettersJune 1997226Guardians newslettersJuly 1997227Guardians newslettersAugust 1997228Guardians newslettersSeptember 1997229Guardians newslettersOctober 1997230Guardians newslettersNovember 1997231Guardians newslettersDecember 1997232Guardians newslettersJanuary 1998233Guardians newslettersFebruary1998234Guardians newslettersMarch1998235Guardians newslettersApril 1998236Guardians newslettersMay 1998237Guardians newsletters, Summer 1998 (June, July, August )1998238Guardians newslettersSeptember 1998239Guardians newslettersOctober 1998240Guardians newsletters, November /December 1998241Guardians newslettersJanuary 1999242Guardians newslettersFebruary1999243Guardians newslettersMarch1999244Guardians newslettersApril 1999245Guardians newslettersFebruary2000246Guardians newslettersMarch2000247Guardians newslettersApril 2000248Guardians newslettersJune 2000249Guardians newslettersOctober 2000250Guardians newslettersDecember 2000251Guardians newslettersFebruary2001252Guardians newslettersMarch-April 2001253Guardians newslettersMay -June 2001254Guardians newsletters, Summer2001255Guardians newslettersAugust 2001256Guardians newslettersOctober 2001257Guardians newslettersNovember 2001258Guardians newslettersFebruary2002259Guardians newslettersApril 2002260Guardians newslettersMay 2002261Guardians newslettersSeptember 2002262Guardians newslettersJanuary 2003263Guardians newslettersFebruary2003264Guardians newslettersMarch2003265Guardians newslettersOctober 2003266Guardians newslettersJanuary 2004267Guardians newslettersApril 2004268Guardians newslettersJune 2004269Guardians newsletters, August /September 2004270Guardians newsletters, November /December 2004271Guardians newsletters, January /February2004272Guardians newsletters, March/April 2004273Guardians newsletters, July /August 2004274Guardians newsletters, May /June 2005275Guardians newsletters, September /October 2005276Guardians newsletters, November /December 2005277Guardians newsletters2006278Guardians newsletters2007279Guardians newsletters2008280Guardians newsletters2009281NOBLE National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance, ThursdayMay 9, 2013282The Guardians Foundation, Inc. Hosts the Guardians Association 50 Golden Anniversary, ThursdayMarch11, 1999283Guardians newsletters2010284Guardians newsletters2011285Guardians newsletters2012286CORP and Guardians2013287"Elders of the Past", Board of Directors, letter 1995 fax, 1995 C.O.R.P., etc.19951995288Series II: Charles Coleman InterviewCharles Coleman interviewed by Liz H. Strong, 10/7/2015.Compact Disk289