Zora Neale Hurston Collection
Item
Collections Identifier
MS_00068
Date Started
August 5, 2005
Collection Title
Zora Neale Hurston Collection
Date Span
1970 - 2002
Brief description of processing procedure
The records in this collection were located in the Black Archives
ready reference room under Personalities H. After a preliminary
survey was conducted, it was discovered that the records were in
categorical order however, they were kept in two large binder
folders. To process the collection the information was placed into
categories, and then transferred into acid-free file folders. After
being appropriately labeled, the folders were organized in
alphabetical order and placed in an acid-free Hollinger box. A
content listing was made, and the appropriate labels were attached,
and the boxes were stored in the collection room. This collection
was processed at the file folder level and is now categorized
multiple series.
ready reference room under Personalities H. After a preliminary
survey was conducted, it was discovered that the records were in
categorical order however, they were kept in two large binder
folders. To process the collection the information was placed into
categories, and then transferred into acid-free file folders. After
being appropriately labeled, the folders were organized in
alphabetical order and placed in an acid-free Hollinger box. A
content listing was made, and the appropriate labels were attached,
and the boxes were stored in the collection room. This collection
was processed at the file folder level and is now categorized
multiple series.
Archivist Note
These records were stored along with the Personalities H
Collection, and since this is a community archives, it will be an
ongoing collection. The collection includes profiles, news articles,
brochures, advertisements, and manuscripts pertaining to Hurston,
and will continue to grow as more information is made available to
the archives. Upon reviewing the collection, I made the decision
to separate it from the personalities H due to its’ high volume of
information and newspaper clippings.
Collection, and since this is a community archives, it will be an
ongoing collection. The collection includes profiles, news articles,
brochures, advertisements, and manuscripts pertaining to Hurston,
and will continue to grow as more information is made available to
the archives. Upon reviewing the collection, I made the decision
to separate it from the personalities H due to its’ high volume of
information and newspaper clippings.
Researchers Key
Researchers will be able to cross-reference Hurston’s records with
other material in the archives. Examples of other collections
include The Arts.
other material in the archives. Examples of other collections
include The Arts.
Number of Boxes
1
Collection Size
.5 linear ft.
Process Level
File folder level
Date of Completion
August 8, 2005
Finding Aid Author(s)
Renae Tompkins
Intern
Timothy A. Barber
Assistant Archivist
The Black Archives
Intern
Timothy A. Barber
Assistant Archivist
The Black Archives
Scope and Content
These records are a collection of information on Zora Neale
Hurston, Author, Folklorist and Anthropologist. The collection
consists of profiles, news articles, brochures, advertisements, and
manuscripts. Hurston’s collection spans from 1970 to 2002.
Within this collection, researchers may find information pertaining
to her life, and articles on Eatonville’s first Zora Neale Hurston
celebration.
Hurston, Author, Folklorist and Anthropologist. The collection
consists of profiles, news articles, brochures, advertisements, and
manuscripts. Hurston’s collection spans from 1970 to 2002.
Within this collection, researchers may find information pertaining
to her life, and articles on Eatonville’s first Zora Neale Hurston
celebration.
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on this material.
Use Restrictions
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Online Publisher
Elaysha Bazil
Publication Date
August 18, 2023
