Printed Material, (1 folder, 1900-ca. 1920): W.E.B. Du Bois Program and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Article

Name/Title

Printed Material, (1 folder, 1900-ca. 1920): W.E.B. Du Bois Program and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Article

Scope and Content

The file includes a handwritten note referencing W.E.B. Du Bois, a printed program/publicity release for a series of lectures by Du Bois, and a photocopy of a biographical article on Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. The article highlights Coleridge-Taylor’s contributions to music, his impact on African American cultural identity, and his recognition as a pioneering composer of African descent. Additionally, the program may provide insights into events or gatherings honoring Du Bois or discussing his work.

Context

This archival file from the Latimer Family Papers (I.N.F.C.) contains documents related to significant Black historical figures, including W.E.B. Du Bois and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. The materials include a program mentioning W.E.B. Du Bois and an article about the life and work of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a prominent Black British composer. The Du Bois program highlights the friendship and involvement of members of the Latimer family with W.E.B. Du Bois, especially Louise Latimer.

Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection], The Latimer Norman Family Collection (1879-1996) [QPL Subgroup]

Archive Items Details

Title

W.E.B. Du Bois Program and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Article

Location

Folder

382h/15

Box

382

Archival Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) QPL Collection

Library

Queens Borough Public Library

City

Jamaica, Queens

State

New York, USA

Continent

North America

Country

United States