LHC98. Ruth Ellis Reminiscence, 1989
File — Box: 4, Folder: 98
Identifier: Folder 98
Scope and Contents
African American woman born in Springfield, Illinois in 1899. Moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1937. Ellis' reminiscence "Ruth's Story," issued as a program for her 90th birthday dance, held in Detroit, July 16, 1989. Discusses memories of Springfield's black community, including family life, racial discrimination in the public schools, and the race riot of 1908. 4 p., 8.5" x 11"
Dates
- Created: 1989
Conditions Governing Access
Some Restrictions apply - see individual files for specific restrictions
Extent
From the Collection: 1.66 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com