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Charles Drew House Family Albums

 Collection
Identifier: MA.00114

Scope and Contents

The collection includes four photograph albums, one binder and miscellaneous material documenting the members of Drew House and House special events from 1986-1992.

Dates

  • Creation: 1986-1992

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There is no restriction on access to the Drew House Family Albums for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

Conditions Governing Use

Requests for permission to publish material from the Drew House Family Albums should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.

Extent

1 Linear feet (1 records storage box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Charles Drew Memorial Cultural House is an Amherst College residential theme house founded (1984) to celebrate the achievements of black people and to explore the cultures of Africa and the Diaspora at large. Collection includes photographs and miscellaneous material documenting the members of Drew House and House special events from 1986-1992.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into two series:

  1. Series 1: Photograph Albums
  2. Series 2: Miscellaneous

Related Materials

Buildings and Grounds Collection (for information on the history of the house)

Status
Completed
Author
Peter A. Nelson
Date
2003
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Repository Details

Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299