Calbert family papers, 1909-2011, bulk 1966-1989

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Summary

Creators:
Calbert, William E.
Abstract:
The Calbert family papers include photographs, biographical sketches, and two monographs written by members of the Calbert family. The papers are organized into four series by family member: William E. Calbert, Madlyn W. Calbert, Sadie H. Calbert, and William Riley Calbert. William E. Calbert materials include a biographical sketch, two portraits, and a photograph of U.S. Army chaplain William E. Calbert's promotion to lieutenant, a biographical sketch of William Riley Calbert written by William E. Calbert, and a letter from librarian Miriam Matthews which includes a reproduction of an undated San Pedro St. YMCA group photograph. Also included in the papers is a monograph, The African American presence: the black chaplain, written by Madlyn W. Calbert; Sadie H. Calbert’s funeral program and self-published book of poetry, My thoughts, my faith, my dreams, and a 1909 greeting card with calendar and photograph from Busch Gardens in Pasadena, California inscribed by William Riley Calbert.
Extent:
.25 linear feet (1 box)
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Calbert family papers, MS 109, African American Museum & Library at Oakland, Oakland Public Library. Oakland, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The Calbert family papers include photographs, biographical sketches, and two monographs written by members of the Calbert family. The papers are organized by family member into four series: William E. Calbert, Madlyn W. Calbert, Sadie H. Calbert, and William Riley Calbert. William E. Calbert material includes a biographical sketch, two portraits, and a photograph of his promotion to lieutenant as a U.S. Army chaplain, a biographical sketch of William Riley Calbert written by William E. Calbert, and a letter from librarian Miriam Matthews which includes a reproduction of an undated San Pedro St. YMCA group photograph. Also included in the papers is a monograph by Madlyn W. Calbert, The African American presence: the black chaplain; Sadie H. Calbert’s funeral program and self-published book of poetry, My thoughts, my faith, my dreams; and a 1909 greeting card with calendar and photograph from Busch Gardens in Pasadena, California inscribed by William Riley Calbert.

Processing information:

Processed by Sean Heyliger, 01/04/2014.

Arrangement:

Series I. William E. Calbert Series II. Madlyn W. Calbert Series III. Sadie H. Calbert Series IV. William Riley Calbert

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

No access restrictions. Collection is open to the public.

Materials are for use in-library only, non-circulating.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish from the Calbert family papers must be obtained from the African American Museum & Library at Oakland.

Preferred citation:

Calbert family papers, MS 109, African American Museum & Library at Oakland, Oakland Public Library. Oakland, California.

Location of this collection:
659 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612, US
Contact:
(510) 637-0198
aamlo@oaklandlibrary.org
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