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David Robinson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 350 large
Scope and Contents
The David Robinson collection on Western Sudan consists of materials collected by David Robinson (History and African Studies, Michigan State University) while doing research in francophone West Africa and France on the Haal-Pulaar people, especially those in Futa Toro (the middle valley of the Senegal River) and along their paths of migration into Mali, with a focus on the movement organized by Umar Tal. Over the course of 40 years of research, these materials were invaluable in preparing...
Dates:
approximately 1960-2009
Harold G. Marcus papers
Collection
Identifier: UA-17.309
Scope and Content
The Harold G. Marcus papers consist of research notes, drafts, correspondence, and personal papers. Also included are photocopies of reports from American, British and Italian archives, photographs, pamphlets, offprints, and unpublished papers.It should be noted that Ethiopia does not use the Gregorian calendar.CAREER RECORD
This series includes notes from undergraduate classes and an academic record from Boston University, correspondence and other material relating to...
Dates:
1852 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2003
Ruth Simms Hamilton papers
Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.269
Scope and Contents
The Ruth Simms Hamilton papers consist of subject files and research materials on African American issues, including civil rights and affirmative action at MSU and other universities. The collection includes case studies of MSU conflicts and protests, newspaper clippings, files about other countries, files about university programs, and papers written by Hamilton and others.Also included are files about MSU student organizations which include Akers Black Caucus, Associated Black...
Dates:
1968 - 1982