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HQB Nursery Scrapbook

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Identifier: HQBCA-009
Abstract

Light brown scrapbook titled HQB Nursery Scrapbook belonged to Ruth A. Brown (Reed), Director of the nursey at Hallie Q. Brown Community House. Materials in this scrapbook primarily relate to programming and events concerning children and their education. In addition to photographs, newspaper clippings and correspondence, this collection also contains Ruth A. Brown's collegiate records from the University of Minnesota.

Dates: Majority of material found within circa 1936; 1934 - 1955

HQB Photograph Collection

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Identifier: HQBCA-006
Abstract

This collection includes photographs of the various staff, clubs, regular program activities and visitors associated with Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. While a large portion of photographs were taken at the Center, this collection also includes photographs of associates of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center located at places such as parks, at lakes, or on farms. This collection is in progress.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940 - 2000; 1900 - 2022

HQB Photographic Slides Collection

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Identifier: HQBCA-019
Abstract

This collection includes photographic slides of the various staff, clubs, regular program activities and visitors associated with Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. While a large portion of photographs were taken at the Center, this collection also includes photographs of associates of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center located at places such as parks, at lakes, or on farms.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1965 - 1980; 1955 - 1996

HQB Youth Programs Scrapbook

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Identifier: HQBCA-012
Abstract

Scrapbook pages belonging to staff members at Hallie Q. Brown Community House from approx. 1954-1956. This collection contains only photographs, depicting children, teens and staff of HQB at various functions and locations.

Dates: 1953 - 1956

Jim and Jane E. Lee Papers

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Identifier: HQBCA-015
Abstract

This collection includes the biographical works of James Hugh "Jimmy" Lee and his wife, Jane Elizabeth Mitchell.

Dates: 1930 - 1992

Kelly-Twiggs Family Papers

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Identifier: HQBCA-008
Abstract This collection includes the personal works and objects of John Wesley Kelly, Guinevere (Gwen) Kelly-Twiggs, Evelyn Kelly-Robinson, and John Twiggs. John, Gwen and Evelyn were heavily involved in church clubs and organizations relating to various churches in Saint Paul and in Seattle. John Twiggs was a photographer who took many photographs of people in the Twin Cities. This collection includes photographs, personal notes, and many religious texts and realia. Other notable persons...
Dates: 1883 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1980

Murphy-Taylor Family Papers

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Identifier: HQBCA-003
Abstract This collection includes the professional and personal photographic works of H. Janabelle Murphy Taylor, commonly known as Janabelle or Jane, and her family members. Janabelle was a progam director at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center for 20 years, as well as being a community activist throughout the Twin Cities. Her ancestors were one of the first Black families to willingly move to Minnesota in the late 1800s. In addtition to photographs, this collection includes letters, mixed-material...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1880 - 1980; 1860 - 2018

Pilgrim Baptist Church Records

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Identifier: HQBCA-030
Abstract

This collection primarily contains photographic materials relating to event held at or by the members of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Dates: circa 1890-2000

Robert Lee Shoffner Photograph Collection

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Identifier: HQBCA-010
Abstract

This collection contains 107 photographic prints taken by Robert L. Shoffner, who worked for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of City of St. Paul, MN. The subject of the majority of the prints is the building and construction of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center/MLK Center at 270 N. Kent St. The remainder are images of staff members at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in the HQB Library.

Dates: circa 1972

Time-Based Media Records

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Identifier: HQBCA-007
Abstract

This collection contains an assortment of audio/visual records from various artists and record labels. Some materials in this collection were made by home-video or music makers from the local, St. Paul area, while others were created by internationally recognized production companies. This collection is currently in progress. All of the motion-picture film reels are restricted from public access at this time.

Dates: 1914 - 1998

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