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June Vanleer Williams papers, 1875-1984

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Williams, June Vanleer.
Title
June Vanleer Williams papers
Dates
1875-1984 (inclusive)
1930-1984 (bulk)
Quantity
10.66 cubic feet (24 boxes)
Collection Number
08587
Summary
June Vanleer Williams was an African American journalist, actress, and playwright. This collection contains scripts, newspapers, correspondence, and publicity relating to Williams’ personal and professional life.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

June Vanleer Williams was an African American journalist and editor for a number of newspapers in Ohio (Call and Post, Cleveland Gazette), a playwright (“The Face of Job”, “A Bit of Almsgiving”, “The Eyes of the Lofty”, and “The Meek Won’t Inherit S#-*!!”), poet ("Moments in Repose" and Will the Real You Please Stand Up), actress (aka Jay Vanleer on Serpico, Harry and Tonto, and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three) and casting director (Claudine).

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Content Description

The June Vanleer Williams collection contains awards, plaques and certificates; biographical information; family records; and photographs from the early 1900s-1980s. The collection also contains personal and professional correspondence concerning Williams' involvement in the Karamu House (the oldest African American theater in the United States) in Cleveland, Ohio. Other materials in the collection include books, newspaper and magazine clippings, pamphlets, periodicals, programs, written works, and miscellaneous items related to June Vanleer Williams, her columns, the Karamu House, and photos and resumes of various actors.

This collection contains language that may be offensive or harmful, which was used by the people and organizations that created the material. It does not represent the views of the University of Wyoming and the American Heritage Center. Language that comes from the original archival material can provide information about the people who created it.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by June Vanleer Williams at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The collection was received from June Vanleer Williams in 1983-1984 and the Estate of June Vanleer Williams in 1991.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Abaigeal Eagen in October 2019 and by Annie Stratton and Sara Davis in June 2020. Parts of the collection (largely photographs) were discarded due to mold damage. Social Security numbers have been redacted.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Actresses -- United States -- 20th century.
  • African American actors.
  • African American poets.
  • Playwriting -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Theater -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Women journalists.

Corporate Names

  • Karamu House.

Processed by Abaigeal Eagen, Annie Stratton, and Sara Davis
2020

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