Otis R. Anthony collection, 1977-2009, 2008-11, bulk 1977-1979
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Anthony, Otis R.
- Anthony, Otis R.
- Abstract:
- The collection includes audio recordings of Otis R. Anthony's poetry, as well as various essays recounting African American history in Tampa, FL. The collection also includes transcripts from the USF Department of Anthropology African Americans in Florida Project in Special Collections.
- Extent:
- 0.42 Linear Feet
- 1 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Otis R. Anthony collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
Includes audio cassettes, audio compact discs (CDs), oral history transcripts, and biographical and historical essays.
- Biographical / historical:
Otis R. Anthony is regarded for his work as a community organizer and activist and as host of a long-standing radio program on WMNF 88.5 FM. He served as executive assistant to Tampa Mayor Sandra "Sandy" Freedman. Anthony directed the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Black History of Tampa Project between 1977 and 1978. He also served as diversity management director for the Polk County School District.
- Acquisition information:
Otis R. Anthony; Otis R. Anthony estate
Donation.
- Arrangement:
Alphabetically within series.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Otis R. Anthony collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
