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Creator
Chinn, May Edward, 1896-1980
Call number
Sc MG 93
Physical description
.4 linear feet
Preferred Citation
May Edward Chinn collection, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library
Repository
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division
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Physician. May Chinn was the first African-American woman graduate of Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and the first African-American woman doctor in Harlem. Certificates and honorary degrees, a few letters, papers related to the deaths of Chinn's parents, a resume, and membership cards. Also, correspondence concerning Chinn's memorial service and her estate, and letters of condolence to Franklin Williams, her family friend; an autobiography by Dr. Chinn; and letters, oral history proposal, and contract regarding George Davis' proposed biography of Chinn.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Bequest, Chinn, May Edward, 02/18/81

Using the collection

Location

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division
515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801
Second Floor

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