Golf, 1937-1960
Scope and Contents
This series documents the impact of Jim Crow policies on golf courses in the United States. Materials include legal correspondence and related documentation concerning segregation and access, as well as records of Eastern Golf Championships and several golf clubs, including Monumental Golf Club, Pitch and Putt Club, J.C. Club, and Municipal Golf Club.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1960
Partial Extent
8 folders
Partial Extent
4 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.
Original Location
WY0103, GFG 011; HL0202, HAL 013; WY0104, GFG 012; TN0601, TUB 090
Legacy Description
1934-1952; Newspaper clippings related to African-Americans and golf and discrimination.; Son of T. Montgomery Gregory; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Sports, Golf; New Jersey
Processing Information
Golf files were 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 done to facilitate research.
Repository Details
Part of the Afro-American Newspapers Archives/Afro Charities Repository