Liberia, 1914, 1927-1934, 1941-1947, 1951-1957
Scope and Contents
Includes photograph by Griff Davis. Includes a 1916 map of Liberia drawn by Colonel Charles Young.
Dates
- Creation: 1914
- Creation: 1927-1934
- Creation: 1941-1947
- Creation: 1951-1957
Partial Extent
15 folders
Partial Extent
14 oversize and legal-size folders
Arrangement
Arrangement of the General File series is alphabetical by subject, with document types and material from across the AFRO's regional offices interfiled. Subjects are primarily original description assigned by the creators of the collection over the history of its creation and use.
Terminology used in original folder titles evolved across many offices and generations of staff, resulting in similar collection content filed under varying terms. Researchers may benefit from searching a variety of related subjects and names.
Condition Note
Access to some original materials may be limited due to fragile condition.
Document Types
Clippings, Publications, Photographs, Illustrations, Pamphlet, Mat, Maps, Notes, Draft articles, Legal document, Government publications, Event program, Cuts, Map
Processing Information
Liberia files have been processed using detailed processing procedures. All the information in the finding aid has been verified against folder content, dates and document types have been added to description for each folder, and in some cases, more granular arrangement and description has been added during processing.
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository