Patterson, Roland N. (Dr.), 1971-1979, 1982
Scope and Contents
Contains photographs, clippings, letters, article drafts, flyers, newsletters, press releases, and transcripts primarily concerning the tenure of Dr. Roland N. Patterson as superintendent of the Baltimore City Public School system, covering both his initial hiring and extensive coverage of the school board's vote and reaction to the vote to remove him from the position
Dates
- Creation: 1971-1979
- Creation: 1982
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Roland N. Patterson (1928-1982) was the first Black superintendent of Baltimore City Public Schools and served from 1971-1975.
Partial Extent
19 folders
Partial Extent
4 oversize folders
Full Extent
1 legal-size folders
Arrangement
Content has been arranged by document type except for Funeral and School Reorganization Plan folders, which have been arranged by subject.
Original Location
DS0207, GFA 016; ML1201, MAR 205; ML1807, MAR 339; ML1202, MAR 208
Processing Information
Files on Dr. Roland N. Patterson have been processed using details processing procedures. This means that each folder have been described with document types and inclusive dates. Content has been arranged in more detail and subheadings were assigned during processing to facilitate access.
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository