Books and Pamphlets, 1788-1995
- Extent:
- 2800 Books
- Scope and content:
The Dorothy Porter Wesley Collection contains her personal library of more than 2,800 books and pamphlets. The library documents her lifelong pursuit of collecting and preserving materials related to Black history and culture. The library includes books authored by Dorothy Porter Wesley and her husbands, as well as many acquaintances. Many of the materials are signed or autographed by the author, and of these many are personally inscribed to Dorothy Porter Wesley, documenting the network of researchers that she correspondend with. Many of the books also include items such as card catalogs, letters, and ephemera. In addition, many of the books in Dorothy Porter Wesley's library include the "Ex Libris Lula Allan" bookplate, indicating that she inherited many of librarian Lula V. Allen's books.
The publications date from 1788 to 1995, and are cataloged in the Broward County Library Catalog.
- Separated material:
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
- The Dorothy Porter Wesley Collection is open for research.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
