Flower Mart, 1920s-1973
Scope and Contents
Coverage of Baltimore's Flower Mart from the 1920s through the 1970s. Material from 1970 and 1971 includes coverage of demonstrations, police actions, and unrest that took place during the event.
Dates
- Creation: 1920s-1973
Partial Extent
5 folders
Partial Extent
2 oversize 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.
Document Types
Photographs, Photomontages, Clippings
Original Location
WY0101, GFF 003; WY0201, GFF 016
Processing Information
Files under the heading Flower Mart 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