John Love Walker Collection, c. 1918-1977
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Hollinger Box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
John Love Walker Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center Special Collections, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The John Love Walker Collection contains handwritten and typed poems from John "Jack" Love Walker. It also includes personal materials documenting his life, such as World War I military papers, newspaper clippings, materials related to his work for the United States Postal Service, and items related to his participation in various churches. The materials date from roughly 1918 to 1977.
- Biographical / historical:
John "Jack" Love Walker was born circa 1896 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Army During World War I. He also worked for the Postal Service for more than 43 years, retiring on October 4, 1963.
- Acquisition information:
- An unidentified donor donated the materials to AARLCC Special Collections on September 9, 2014 (Accession AARLCC-2014.5).
- Processing information:
This collection received file level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- World War, 1914-1918
Poetry
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The John Love Walker Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
John Love Walker Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center Special Collections, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
