The Ohio State University Libraries Special Collections collect, preserve, and promote the use of distinctive collections, unique resources and primary research materials. Our diverse collections are available for use by Ohio State University faculty and students as well as visiting scholars and the general public.
The Rare Books and Manuscripts Library
William Charvat Collection of American Fiction
The Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Chester Himes in 1946, photo by Carl Van Vechten - Library of Congress
Chester Himes Manuscripts - contains materials related to his writings and film adaptations during the blaxploitation period. The materials, include screenplays, publicity, correspondence, photographs, and transcripts.
David and Martha Gordon World War II Letters - contains war correspondence between David and Martha Gordon.
Joanne Grant Collection - contains materials related to Grant's research on Ella Baker and the production of Fundi: The Story of Ella Baker documentary film.
Welcome to the African American and African Studies Research Site, your information gateway for research, teaching, and learning. Feel free to contact me for your research and classroom needs. Leta Hendricks
Scene from the Robert Breen production of Porgy and Bess
The Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute
Robert Breen and the Ella Gerber Kasakoff Collections - documenting the 1952-1956 production of Porgy and Bess that toured central and South America, the Middle East, Europe and the Soviet Union
Robert A. Wachsman Papers - documenting the national tour of Porgy and Bess including material on OSU alum Ruby Elzy who created the role of "Serena"
Ted Lange Collection - African-American actor/director/screenwriter who played the role of "Isaac" in the TV series Love Boat
Bebe Miller Collection - African American choreographer
Black Theatre Network - documents on the national arts organization
Carnival Exhibition Group - primarily Trinidadian carnival in Notting Hill, London, and carnival in Olinda, Brazil
Image courtesy of The Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute
Welcome to the African American and African Studies Research Site, your information gateway for research, teaching, and learning. Feel free to contact me for your research and classroom needs. Leta Hendricks
The Jesse Owens Collection includes papers, photographs and artifacts that pertain to Jesse Owens’ athletic career, his business interests, his philanthropic activities and his personal life. Generally, the items in this collection span a time period from when Owens was a student at The Ohio State University, starting in 1933, to his death in 1980.
Image courtesy of University Archives The Ohio State University
Welcome to the African American and African Studies Research Site, your information gateway for research, teaching, and learning. Feel free to contact me for your research and classroom needs. Leta Hendricks
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