"Terror in the Tidewater", The Quilting Party, and African American Religion, 1933-approximately 1980s
Scope and Contents
The Gladys-Marie Fry papers contain correspondence, drafts, publications, photographs, slides, research proposals, posters, newsclippings, and other materials relating to her extensive research of African-American folklore, quilts, and other topics.
Dates
- Creation: 1933-approximately 1980s
Creator
- From the Collection: Fry, Gladys-Marie, 1931-2015 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored off site. Please request 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Extent
From the Collection: approximately 132 Linear Feet (132 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
General
Materials include a paper written on the George Armwood lynching case, another paper written about quilting parties, and notes on African American religion in comparison to white religion specifically focusing on spirituals.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository