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Columbian Newspaper Research Files Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 030

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of background research materials gathered for issues of the Columbian Newspaper. Included in the materials are correspondence, clippings, press releases, photographs, government documents, publications, reports, flyers, legal pleadings, and handwritten notes. The folders are arranged alphabetically by topic.

Dates

  • Creation: 1973 - 1977

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Biographical / Historical

The Columbian Newspaper, also known as Noticierio Columbian, was a publication that serviced the Latino community in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in the 1970s. Issues included articles written in both English and Spanish.

Extent

7 Boxes

3.5 Linear feet

Arrangement

The folders are arranged alphabetically by topic. Processed without series.

Custodial History

Unknown.

Processing Information

Basic archival processing procedures were applied to the collection when it was processed.

Title
Columbian Newspaper Research Files
Subtitle
An inventory of Columbian Newspaper Research Files at DC Public Library
Author
Finding aid prepared by DC Public Library.
Date
2001-02
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository

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