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Chester L. Wickwire Papers
Collection
Identifier: R0031-CLW
Abstract
Chester L. Wickwire (b. 1913 – d. 2008) was a social and political activist who advocated for civil rights and social welfare and fought against segregation in twentieth-century Baltimore, Maryland, and who was a Chaplain emeritus of Johns Hopkins University. This collection documents his work with Levering Hall YMCA at Johns Hopkins University, his position as Chaplain, and his social advocacy work.
Dates:
1886-1985
Found in:
Baltimore Regional Studies Archives
Emmart Memorial Award Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: R0041-EMA
Abstract
The Emmart Memorial Award was established in 1974 by the A.D. Emmart Memorial Fund, Inc. to honor Baltimore journalist A.D. Emmart and to recognize published journalism and writing related to the humanities. This collection contains materials related to the history of the A.D. Emmart Award and the administration of the Award contest between 1974 and 1993.
Dates:
1974-1993
Found in:
Baltimore Regional Studies Archives
Urban Renewal Files
Collection — Box: 2
Identifier: R0124-URF
Scope and Contents
The Urban Renewal Files collection contains 2 boxes that include correspondence, speeches, articles, newspaper clippings, community flyers and pamphlets, community organizing materials, and legislation related to the issue of urban renewal at the municipal, state, and national levels between 1960 and 1970. Urban renewal efforts and neighborhood preservation initiatives were prominant community concerns in Baltimore City throughout this time period.
Dates:
1960-1970
Found in:
Baltimore Regional Studies Archives
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- clippings files 2
- Civil rights 1
- Homeowners' associations 1
- Journalism--Awards 1
- Journalism--Competitions 1
- Maryland--Baltimore--Bolton Hill 1
- Neighborhoods 1
- Personal papers 1
- Urban renewal 1
- brochures 1
- photographs 1
- speeches (documents) 1 ∧ less
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- Baltimore Committee for Political Freedom 1
- Baltimore YMCA 1
- Emmart, A. D. (Aldolphus Dunan), 1902-1973 1
- Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Baltimore 1
- Johns Hopkins University. Levering Hall YMCA 1
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