Albany Activism, 1954-1988
- Extent:
- 2.4 cubic ft.
- Scope and content:
- This series contains documents related to the Harris's involvement in the Albany community. Both Raymond and Sara Harris were active in the Albany Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Democratic Party in Albany. Sara Harris also sat on the Board of the Directors of the Albany Inter-Racial Council which provided services like a day care center, a pool, and a community center to the people in the Arbor Hill neighborhood. Included in the series is correspondence with members of these organizations, documents demonstrating the racial injustices that the Interracial Council fought against, Arbor Hill Community Center records, and information about the Albany community at large.
- Language:
- English
- Arrangement:
- This series is arranged alphabetically.
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- Access:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- Collection restrictions:
- Access to this collection is unrestricted except for some folders (noted on the finding aid) that contain personally identifiable information. Please contact an archivist for more information.
- Collection terms of access:
- The Department of Special Collections and Archives is eager to hear from any copyright owners who are not properly identified so that appropriate information may be provided in the future.