Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- John Coleman papers
- Dates:
- circa 1990-2020
- Creators:
- John Coleman
- Abstract:
- This collection primarily contains photographs photographic prints, photograph albums, and digital photographs taken by local "community photograher" John Coleman of Inland Empire (Calif.) events, people, and organizations with a primary focus on the region's African American community. Also includes programs, fliers, and other materials collected by Coleman pertaining to events and organizations in the Inland Empire cities of Redlands, San Bernardino, and Riverside.
- Extent:
- 22.0 Linear Feet (4 record storage boxes and 9 oversize flat storage boxes)
- Language:
- The collection is in English.
- Preferred citation:
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John Coleman photographs (SC 021). John M. Pfau Library. Special Collections & University Archives. California State University, San Bernardino.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection primarily contains photographs photographic prints, photograph albums, and digital photographs taken by John Coleman of Inland Empire (Calif.) events, people, and organizations with a primary focus on the region's African American community. Also includes programs, fliers, and other materials collected by Coleman pertaining to events and organizations in the Inland Empire cities of Redlands, San Bernardino, and Riverside.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Coleman was born in Boston, MA in 1930. He served in the Korean War and relocated to California in 1958 to begin work at Patton State Hospital after receiving his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. In 1968, Coleman was hired by the University of California, Riverside serving in various roles at the university (Campus Ombudsman, University Admissions Officer, Placement Officer, Medical Social Worker, and Counseling Psychologist) until his retirement in 1992. In retirement, Coleman began photographing the Inland Empire's African American community for dissemination to the local Black Press and other media outlets. During this time he became known in the region as the "community photographer" capturing thousands of photographs documenting Inland Empire people, events, and organizations for more than three decades.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated by John Coleman, 2021.
- Processing information:
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This collection was processed by Eric Milenkiewicz, 2024.
- Arrangement:
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This collection is arranged into the following two series:
- Series 1: Photographic and Audiovisual Materials, circa 1990-2020
- Series 2: Printed Materials, circa 1990-2015
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- ©2024
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-06-10 18:11:28 +0000 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright Unknown: Some materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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John Coleman photographs (SC 021). John M. Pfau Library. Special Collections & University Archives. California State University, San Bernardino.
- Location of this collection:
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Special Collections & University Archives5500 University ParkwaySan Bernardino, CA 92407, US
- Contact:
- (909) 537-5112