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{"value"=>"Sc Micro R-3537", "type"=>"local_call"}
{"value"=>"20741", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"1940-1968", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1940/1968"}
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1940
- date_inclusive_end
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1968
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1940
- unittitle
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{"value"=>"Allan Malcolm Morrison papers"}
- physdesc
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{"format"=>"simple", "value"=>"3 reels of microfilm (5 Boxes)"}
- repository
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{"value"=>"<span class=\"corpname\">The New York Public Library Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture</span>"}
- langmaterial
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{"value"=>"English"}
- bioghist
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{"value"=>"<p>Allan Malcolm Morrison was born on November 26, 1916 and died on May 22, 1968. Morrison is most widely known for his inexhaustible work as a newsman and journalist. A man of superb wit and expansive memory he also displayed a unique expertise in the world of entertainment.</p> <p>Allan Morrison appears to have been born and raised in Toronto, Canada, although an undated resume in his personal file states his birthplace as Rochester, N.Y. In 1939 Morrison moved to New York City where he, along with George Norford and W. Cummings compiled the first and last issues of the short lived <span class=\"title\">Negro World Digest</span>.</p> <p>During World War II he served in the U.S. Army, rising to rank of sergeant and becoming the first Negro war correspondent of <span class=\"title\">Stars and Stripes.</span>He first joined Johnson Publications in January of 1946, in Chicago. He left to return to New York in 1947 where he edited Harlem's <span class=\"title\">The People's Voice</span>. In 1948 he became the New York editor of <span class=\"title\">Ebony</span>magazine and later the Editorial Bureau Chief of Johnson Publishing Company. He was married to actress Ruth Attaway.</p> <p>Morrison's other accomplishments include co-hosting a WLIB jazz program along with George Schuyler. He also served as Board Chairman of the New World Symphony. A widely known jazz and classical music authority, Morrison was a frequent contributor to <span class=\"title\">Downbeat</span>magazine. Allan Morrison was also Steering Committee Chairman of Haryou Act, Inc., a massive youth program in Central Harlem.</p> <p>Morrison's various assignments took him all over the world. Among his many talents and interests he was also considered a great cricket and art buff. He was honored on many occasions by organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Overseas Press Club for his achievements in journalism as well as in the field of human relations.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"<p>The papers of Allan Morrison, 1940-1968, have been divided into six series: <span class=\"emph\">Personal Papers, Correspondence, Writings and Speeches, Printed Material, Research File,</span>and <span class=\"emph\">Photographs.</span></p>"}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The Allan Malcolm Morrison papers are arranged in six series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20741#c649522'>Personal Papers</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1961, Oct 14-1967, Mar. 16, n.d.</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The <span class=\"emph\">Personal Papers</span>(1961-1967, n.d.) include a resume and various certificates of merit. Morrison's private address book is also a part of this file.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20741#c649523'>Correspondence</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The <span class=\"emph\">Correspondence,</span>1940-1968, consists largely of letters to Morrison from various business associates, covering all facets of his interests and career. A number of personal letters as well as several pieces of miscellaneous general correspondence are also included.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20741#c649529'>Writings And Speeches</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The <span class=\"emph\">Writings and Speeches,</span>1940-1967, include those by Morrison and other authors. Some writings appear to be anonymous but could have been written by Morrison. A piece of sheet music by Andres Witlay can also be found along with miscellaneous undated notes. The Armed Forces material included in this file consists mostly of <span class=\"title\">Stars and Stripes</span>correspondence and articles. There are also a number of typescripts.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20741#c649539'>Printed Material</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The <span class=\"emph\">Printed Material,</span>1955-1967, is comprised of press releases, reports and pamphlets, largely political in nature.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20741#c649542'>Research File</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The <span class=\"emph\">Research File,</span>1951-1968, appears to be the result of the collection of materials by Morrison and his staff as the basis for particular stories. For the most part his subject headings have been retained, the individual folders have been arranged alphabetically, and the contents of each folder are in chronological order. The folders include printed material, newspaper clippings, and correspondence as well as some handwritten notes to and from Morrison and his associates.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/scm/20741#c649601'>Photographs</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>The <span class=\"emph\">Photographs</span>are a miscellaneous collection, dealing mostly with the entertainment industry. One folder is devoted to Cannonball Adderley. In addition, a folder of photographs devoted to cricket illustrates Morrison's avid interest in that sport. The photographs have not been microfilmed and have been transferred to the Photographs and Prints Division at the Schomburg Center.</p></div></li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
- acqinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Gift of Ruth Attaway, 1976. SCM 77-62.</p>"}
- separatedmaterial
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{"value"=>"<p>The following items were removed from:</p> <p><span class=\"emph\">Name of Collection/Papers</span>Allan Morrison</p> <p><span class=\"emph\">Accession Number</span>SCM 77-62 (MG 33)</p> <p><span class=\"emph\">Donor:</span>Ruth Attaway</p> <p><span class=\"emph\">Date received:</span>1976</p> <p><span class=\"emph\">Date transferred:</span>May 15, 1978</p> <p>The item (s) listed below have been sent to the division indicated, either to be retained or disposed of there. Any items that should receive special disposition are clearly marked.</p> <p> <span class=\"emph\"> <span class=\"emph\">Schomburg Library:</span></span></p> <p>Three cartons and one archives box of newspaper clippings and one carton of printed material and pamphlets to the Vertical File, concerning politics and race relations.</p> <p> <span class=\"emph\"> <span class=\"emph\">Schomburg Art and Artifacts Division:</span></span></p> <p>One <span class=\"title\">Harlem for Quality Education</span> button.</p> <p> <span class=\"emph\"> <span class=\"emph\">Schomburg Photographs and Print Division:</span></span></p> <p>One (1) box of photographs</p>"}
- origination
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{"value"=>"Morrison, Allan Malcolm, 1916-1968", "type"=>"persname"}
- arrangement
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{"value"=>"Papers organized into six series: I Personal Papers; II Correspondence; III Writings and Speeches; IV Printed Material; and V Research File", "supress_display"=>true}
- accessrestrict
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{"value"=>"<p>Researchers are restricted to microfilm copy.</p>"}
- note
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{"value"=>"<p>Sc MG 33</p>", "encodinganalog"=>"500"}
{"value"=>"<p>Photographs transferred to Photographs and Prints Division</p>", "encodinganalog"=>"500"}
{"value"=>"<p>Political button transferred to Art and Artifacts Division</p>", "encodinganalog"=>"500"}
- abstract
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{"value"=>"Correspondence, writings, speeches, research files on notable persons and organizations, personal papers and speeches, news clippings, and printed material (chiefly political) relating to Morrison's career and interests. Includes material from his experiences as the first black correspondent for STARS AND STRIPES during World War II, and with the NEGRO WORLD DIGEST, THE PEOPLE'S VOICE, EBONY, DOWNBEAT, the Johnson Publishing Company, Symphony of the New World, and HARYOU-ACT, a Harlem youth program. Also includes writings and speeches of other authors."}
- prefercite
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{"value"=>"Allan Malcolm Morrison papers, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library"}
- processinfo
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{"value"=>"<p>Processed by Debra Carter; machine-readable finding aid created by Apex Data Services; revised by Terry Catapano.</p>"}
- date_start
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1940
- date_end
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1968