Cleo Sims collection

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unitid

{"value"=>"25587", "type"=>"local_mss"}

{"value"=>"Sc MG 708", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"b15515660", "type"=>"local_b"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1944-2002", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1944/2002"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Cleo Sims collection"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"2 folders", "unit"=>"containers"}, {"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"0.02 linear feet", "unit"=>"linear_feet"}]}

repository

{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division</span>"}

langmaterial

{"value"=>"English"}

origination

{"value"=>"Sims, Cleo, 1912-2002", "type"=>"persname"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Cleo Sims was a milliner in Harlem, New York. Born in Georgia, she began her millinery career taking classes at the Harlem YMCA Trade School, where she later returned as an instructor for ten years. She also taught at the Harlem Institute of Fashion. In her early years, Sims developed skill and experience by working for large millinery companies where she learned factory manufacturing methods. In 1944, she began her first business in her home.</p> <p>She later moved to a new location near her church, Salem United Methodist, then to the Rose Meta Beauty Salon. In the 1960s, she relocated to the Theresa Hotel, where \"Cleo's Hats\" was frequented by Harlemites until her retirement in the late 1990s. Sims knew many famous personalities and her hats were featured in nationally known magazines.</p> <p>Sims produced many fashion shows and as an active member of the National Association of Fashion Designers, contributed to the fashion glitz of Harlem in the 1950s. She staged productions which benefited the Salem United Methodist Church (where she also taught millinery) and several black nonprofit organizations. She also appeared on radio and television programs, discussing fashion and current trends. She was the recipient of numerous awards.</p>"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>The Cleo Sims collection reflects this milliner's activities in Harlem. It consists of biographical information including her obituary; programs for many of her fashion shows; and articles from newspapers, trade publications, and magazines advertising her shops and featuring her hats. There are also course outlines for her millinery classes, programs, and award certificates.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}

acqinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Gift of Annette Welford, Cleo Sims's daughter, ca. 2002.</p>"}

processinfo

{"value"=>"<p>Processed by Janice Quinter, August 2002.</p>"}

date_start

1944

keydate

1944

date_end

2002

date_inclusive_start

1944

date_inclusive_end

2002

prefercite

{"value"=>"[Item], Cleo Sims collection, Sc MG 708, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, The New York Public Library"}

abstract

{"value"=>" The Cleo Sims collection reflects this milliner's activities in Harlem. It consists of biographical information including her obituary; programs for many of her fashion shows; and articles from newspapers, trade publications, and magazines advertising her shops and featuring her hats. There are also course outlines for her millinery classes, programs, and award certificates.", "generated"=>true}

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