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Dallas Public Library Oral Histories

 Collection
Identifier: SC-052

Scope and Contents

This collection contains reference copies of oral history interviews from the Dallas Public Library collection with people relevant to DMA history. The bulk of the collection is a series of interviews with Jerry Bywaters, but the collection also includes copies of interviews with Juanita Bromberg, Velma Dozier and R.L. Thornton Jr.

Dates

  • 1974 - 1985

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for public research. Researchers must make an appointment to view this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Use permissions will need to be sought from the Dallas Public Library.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains reference copies of oral history interviews from the Dallas Public Library collection with people relevant to DMA history. The bulk of the collection is a series of interviews with Jerry Bywaters, but the collection also includes copies of interviews with Juanita Bromberg, Velma Dozier and R.L. Thornton Jr.

Arrangement

Interviews are arranged in alphabetical order, and by date for multiple interviews with a single person.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Unknown; possibly acquired in conjuction with research around the museum's centennial in 2003.

Processing Information

Collection was processed by Hillary Bober; completed 19 October 2021. Processing was commensed when the collection was separated from the DMA oral history collection.

Title
Finding Aid to the Dallas Public Library Oral Histories
Author
Hillary Bober
Date
2021-10-19
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-10-19: Collection separated from Dallas Museum of Art Oral History Collection as a special collection / not DMA created.

Repository Details

Part of the Dallas Museum of Art Archives Repository

Contact:
1717 N. Harwood St.
Dallas TX 75201 US