Algernon D. Black papers, 1932-1979

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I: Catalogued correspondence
• Series II: Algernon D. Black--Platform Addresses, 1932-1973
• Series III: Radio Talks, 1934-1953
• Series IV: Miscellaneous Addresses, late 1930s-1962 September
• Series V: Pamphlets, circa 1935-1967
• Subseries V.1: Published under auspices of N.Y. Society for Ethical Culture and/or American Ethical Union, circa 1935-1964 April
• Subseries V.2: Non-Ethical Society pamphlets, 1936, 1954, 1958, 1967
• Series VI: Miscellaneous Publications
• Subseries VI: 1. Ethical Culture, 1934 October-1962 April
• Subseries VI: 2. Miscellaneous periodicals, 1932 February-1971 July
• Series VII: Books -- Algernon David Black, 1962-1974
• Series VIII: Subject Files
• Subseries VIII: 1 - Settlement Work, 1923-1930
• Subseries VIII: 2 - Labor Movement, undated
• Subseries VIII: 3: Birth Control, 1929-1970s
• Subseries VIII: 4: Abortion Reform, undated
• Subseries VIII: 5: "Subversive"-The McCarthy Era, 1938-1960, undated
• Subseries VIII: 6: Radio Experience, undated
• Subseries VIII: 7: Experience In Indian Affairs, 1954, 1974, undated
• Subseries VIII: 8: Study On Medicine, 1962-1972
• Subseries VIII: 9: Work Camps for America, 1940-1941, undated
• Subseries VIII: 10: Encampment for Citizenship, 1940-1969
• Subseries VIII:11 New York City Police/Civilian Complaint Review Board, 1966
• Subseries VIII:12 -Personalities -As I Remember Them, undated

Description

Summary

Correspondence, speeches, memoranda, minutes, and publications, including radio talks and platform addresses given at the Society, the papers of several housing committees on which Black served, and autobiographical subject files compiled by Black and documenting his participation in many organizations and social causes.

• Series I: Catalogued correspondence

• Series II: Algernon D. Black--Platform Addresses, 1932-1973

• Series III: Radio Talks, 1934-1953

• Series IV: Miscellaneous Addresses, late 1930s-1962 September

• Series V: Pamphlets, circa 1935-1967

• Series VI: Miscellaneous Publications

• Series VII: Books -- Algernon David Black, 1962-1974

• Series VIII: Subject Files

Using the Collection

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Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Algernon D. Black Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

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Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Algernon D. Black, 1974, 1976, 1979 & 1981.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Black, Algernon D. Accession number--M74.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 04/05/89.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2012-01-19 EAD created by PTL

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form

Subject

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Writer, lecturer, and leader of the New York Society for Ethical Culture. A.D. Black died in 1993.