Fires, circa 1932-1980
Dates
- Creation: circa 1932-1980
Full Extent
59 folders
May Contain Harmful Content
- Harmful Content (general) Includes photographs, clippings and published photographs with graphic content related to fires and fire victims. See individual folders for specific content warnings.
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.
Original Location
DS0104, GFF 006
Processing Information
Files on fires have been processed using detailed processing techniques. This means that each folder has been described with document types and inclusive dates, folder headings have been verified against content, and in some cases, content has been arranged in more detail and assigned new subheadings to facilitate access.
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository