Freedman's Hospital, circa 1927-1975
Dates
- Creation: circa 1927-1975
Biographical / Historical
Freedmen’s Hospital, now known as Howard University Hospital, was established in 1862 in Washington, D.C. It was the first hospital of its kind to provide medical care to former slaves.
Full Extent
35 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.
Original Location
WY0605, GFL 007
Processing Information
Files on Freedman's Hospital 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