{"value"=>"<p>This series contains biographical material; documentation of Collymore's awards and honors; Howard University memorabilia; and various documents such as the family's World War II ration cards, Cynthia and Duncan Collymore's elementary school report cards, and financial documents relating to household expenses and the dental practice that provide a glimpse of the family's private life. Also documented in this series are several speeches. Collymore spoke to a range of audiences (including Howard University dental school students, Jewish Men's Club, and NAACP League of Women Voters) on a variety of topics, such as civil rights, blacks in medicine, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy and its potential impact on the civil rights struggle. In general, Collymore's speeches articulated his political sensibilities and vision for society.</p>"}