Robert Hunter collection, 1920s-1990s (scattered)

Summary

Creator:

Hunter, Robert.

Abstract:

Collection of documents and photographs relating to Ypsilanti, Mich. African American community.

Extent:

0.2 linear feet
1 oversize folder

Language:

English

Call Number:

034 Aa 2 Ac

Authors:

Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

Charter of Touissant Lodge no. 21, Knights of Pythias, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1923; charter of Eden Council no. 408, Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa, 1926; charter of Huron Lodge no. 695, Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, 1926; miscellaneous and printed material relating to Ypsilanti African American chapters of fraternal and service organizations; and photographs.

Photographs, dated 1940s-1990s (scattered dates), include group photos of Ypsilanti African American chapters of American Legion and Freemasons; photos of Ypsilanti community leader John Burton; snapshots from Million Man March.

Biographical / Historical:

African American resident of Ypsilanti, Michigan; collector of documents and photographs relating to the local African American community.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Robert Hunter (donor no. 7020 )

Rules or Conventions:

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Subjects

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Subjects:

African American freemasons -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.
African Americans -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.
African Americans -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti -- Societies, etc.
Veterans' organizations -- Michigan -- Ypsilanti.

Formats:

Photographs.

Names:

Ancient United Knights and Daughters of Africa. Eden Council No. 408 (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
Freemasons. Prince Hall Grand Lodge (Mich.)
Improved, Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks of the World. Huron Lodge No. 695 (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
Independent Order of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaria of the United States of America. Love and Union Lodge, No. 4 (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Touissant Lodge No. 21 (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
Million Man March.
Burton, John.

Places:

Ypsilanti (Mich.)