Helen and Adelaide Ferris Collection, Circa 1940-1970
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 4 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Helen and Adelaide Ferris Collection (AARLCC-2007.11), AARLCC Special Collections, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Helen and Adelaide Ferris Collection contains travel papers, passports, books, and brochures as well as artwork, and statues from a 1950 trip to South Africa taken by Port Everglades activist Helen T. Ferris (1917-2007) and Adelaide M. Ferris (1920-1973).
- Acquisition information:
- Adelaide and Helen Ferris donated the materials to AARLCC Special Collections on August 10, 2002 (Accession AARLCC-2007.11).
- Processing information:
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Helen and Adelaide Ferris Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Helen and Adelaide Ferris Collection (AARLCC-2007.11), AARLCC 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
