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Series III. Textiles and Three-dimensional Objects, 1887-2000

 Series — Box: 3

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series is comprised of textiles, dolls, and ceramic figurines that depict African Americans. Included is a Sambo rag doll, a Mr. T doll, and a toy car produced by Disney for the amusement park ride "Autotopia" featuring a black figurine driver and rider.

Dates

  • Creation: 1887-2000

Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.0 boxes (4.5 linear feet)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
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San José, CA 95192-0028
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