W. E. B. Du Bois papers, MSS.3889

Abstract: Typewritten works by DuBois, including an essay entitled "The Future of Africa in America" as well as a list of "Books on the African American"Scope and Content Note: The collection contains original typewritten works by W. E. B. DuBois, including an essay entitled "The Future of Africa in America," a list of "Books on the African American," and a portion of Dubois's CV. According to the donor, the writings were typed and edited by Hugh Smythe while DuBois was working at Fisk University.Biographical/Historical Note: W. E. B. Du Bois lived from 1868 to 1963 and was one of the most prominent leaders of the Civil Rights movement in the United States during the early twentieth century. He was a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Worlds of color.

Mode of access: Internet

[Sgt. Alexander Kelly, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right]

Detail of Medal of Honor men, Lot 11931, plate 69. (LC-USZ62-91683).Daniel Murray Collection (Library of Congress)

[African American woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing hat, facing right]

In album (disbound): Types of American Negroes, compiled and prepared by W.E.B. Du Bois, v. 1, no. 81.Original albums; Restricted access; Served by appointment only.Forms part of: Daniel Murray Collection (Library of Congress)

[African American women holding umbrellas to provide shade from the sun, with two men, and with a building (church or meeting house) in the background]

In album (disbound): Negro life in Georgia, U.S.A., compiled and prepared by W.E.B. Du Bois, v. 3, no. 240.Original albums; Restricted access; Served by appointment only.Forms part of: Daniel Murray Collection (Library of Congress)