Marvin Dunn Collection, bulk 1843-2009
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Dunn, Marvin
- Extent:
- 0.00 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection contains photographs, manuscripts, newspaper articles, audio-interviews and journal articles dating back to the mid-19th century depicting life for African Americans in South Florida all the way to the present. This addresses racial relations amongst increasing Hispanic emigration, evolution in the legal system and local court houses, demands for fairer educational standards, and acknowledgment of racial bias for crimes against African Americans done by whites.
- Biographical / historical:
Marvin Dunn is a former professor of psychology at Florida International University whose primary research was the identification of effective instructional and behavioral strategies and programs for students at risk and in race relations. His research examines the characteristics of effective schooling practices and intervention strategies for motivating the disinterested and disruptive learner.
- Acquisition information:
- Donation
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
Rights: In copyright. Standardized rights statement: https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/
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- Location of this collection:
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Florida International University11200 SW 8th StreetMiamiFL33199USA
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