Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center Files (2 folders), 1973 - 1999

File — Box: 5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This file contains materials related to Marshall's experience working to establish and run the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center, a branch of the Queens Borough Public Library. Marshall co-founded the library in 1969 in collaboration with Black community organizations including the Black Panthers.

Dates

1973 - 1999

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Majority of the materials are written in English. A small quantity of correspondence is in Spanish and Korean. It is possible that there are other languages present throughout the correspondence, though it would be a very small percentage.

Conditions Governing Access

Appointments to examine materials must be made in advance. Please email QC.archives@qc.cuny.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Extent

From the Sub-Series: 9.37 Linear Feet (7 full standard record cartons (15.5" long x 12.5" wide x 10.25" high) and one oversized flat box (22.5" long x 15.5" wide x 2" high))