Dr. Robert B. Ingram Collection
Item
Collections Identifier
MS_00009
Date Started
August 9, 2005
Collection Title
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Collection
Date Span
1981 - 2004
Inclusive Subjects
These records are a collection of information on Dr. Robert B.
Ingram, the first African-American police officer to be assigned to
the white section of Downtown Miami. He is also the former and
only Mayor of Opa Locka to serve for three consecutive terms. Dr.
Ingram is currently the District 1 Representative for the MiamiDade School Board. The collection consists of profiles, news
articles, posters, publications and correspondences. Ingram’s
collection is a collection of articles dating from 1981 to 2004. In
these articles researchers may find information pertaining his life
and career in Miami.
Ingram, the first African-American police officer to be assigned to
the white section of Downtown Miami. He is also the former and
only Mayor of Opa Locka to serve for three consecutive terms. Dr.
Ingram is currently the District 1 Representative for the MiamiDade School Board. The collection consists of profiles, news
articles, posters, publications and correspondences. Ingram’s
collection is a collection of articles dating from 1981 to 2004. In
these articles researchers may find information pertaining his life
and career in Miami.
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.
Series 1: Correspondence (folder 1)
Series 2: News Articles (folder 2-11)
Series 3: Posters (folder 12)
Series 4: Profile (folder 13)
Series 5: Publications (folder 14)
Series 6: Souvenir Journal (folder 15)
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.
Series 1: Correspondence (folder 1)
Series 2: News Articles (folder 2-11)
Series 3: Posters (folder 12)
Series 4: Profile (folder 13)
Series 5: Publications (folder 14)
Series 6: Souvenir Journal (folder 15)
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,
correspondences, and news articles of Ingram, 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,
correspondences, and news articles of Ingram, 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 Ingram’s records with
other material in the archives. Examples of other collections
include, City of Opa Locka, the Law Enforcement, and MiamiDade County School Board.
other material in the archives. Examples of other collections
include, City of Opa Locka, the Law Enforcement, and MiamiDade County School Board.
Number of Boxes
1
Collection Size
.5 linear ft
Process Level
File folder level
Date of Completion
August 24, 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
This collection contains information on Dr. Robert B. Ingram (d. Sept 2007), the first African-American police officer to be assigned to the white section of the Downtown Miami Police Force, Opa-locka's first elected mayor, former District 1 Representative for the Miami-Dade School Board, and former assistant to the president at Florida Memorial University. The collection consists of profiles, newspaper articles, posters, publications and correspondence relating to Ingram's life and career in Miami. See "Other URL" for more information.
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
