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Frances Minor Papers

Finding Aid: Frances Minor Papers
Repository: Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature

Original issue of Illinois Labor Notes dedicated to the 1936 National Negro Congress. Minor’s mother, Sadie Anderson, was a member of several local grassroots organizations; this issue, along with materials from her work with the WPA, can be found in the collection.
Maker: National Research League, Chicago Chapter
Owner: Frances Minor
Note: Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
Catalogue from the 10th Anniversary of the Black Fine Arts Show, 2006; one of many art shows and events Minor attended as a collector.
Maker: unknown
Owner: Frances Minor
Note: Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature

Images and an overview of the artifacts.