John Carter Minkins Papers (Mss. Gr. 226)
University of Rhode Island Library, University Archives and Special Collections
15 Lippitt RoadKingston, RI 02881-2011
Tel: 401-874-4632
E-mail: archives@etal.uri.edu
Collection Overview
| Title: | John Carter Minkins Papers |
| Date range: | 1882-1920, (bulk 1889-1918) |
| Creator: | Minkins, John Carter, 1869-1959 |
| Extent: | 19 linear feet; 20 oversize boxes |
| Abstract: | This collection contains some of the papers of John Carter Minkins, a notable African-American journalist originally from Norfolk, Virginia. Minkins later moved to Pawtucket, Rhode Island to continue his newspaper work and advocate for greater equality for African-Americans in the United States. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | University Archives and Special Collections |
| Collection number: | Mss. Gr. 226 |
