Collections & Projects

Papers of influential artist and activist Shirley Graham Du Bois (1896–1977), the second wife of W. E. B. Du Bois. They include her personal correspondence, private papers, professional work, and photographs. 

For inquiries, contact the Schlesinger Library reference desk (617.495.8540) or the general inquiry line at ask@radcliffe.libanswers.com.

Papers of June Jordan (1936–2002), author of Kissing God Goodbye, poet, prolific writer, outspoken activist, professor, and champion of equal rights. The bulk of the papers span 1954–2002 and contain biographical material, personal and professional correspondence, notes, drafts of published readings, recordings (mostly audio) of poetry writings, and photographs. 

For inquiries, contact the Schlesinger Library reference desk (617.495.8540) or the general inquiry line at ask@radcliffe.libanswers.com.

The papers of Adrienne Kennedy include biographical information on Kennedy and her extended family; play scripts and related material (including correspondence, publicity, and reviews); drafts of published writings including her memoir, People Who Led to My Plays; unpublished essays and manuscript drafts; a small amount of material related to her teaching career, including syllabi for a class taught at Harvard; and photographs of Kennedy and her family and friends. Correspondence (including email) with family and friends is also included. Arranged in 5 series: I. Biographical and Personal. II. Plays. III. Other Writings. IV. Teaching. V. Photographs and Audiovisual.

For inquiries, contact the Schlesinger Library reference desk (617.495.8540) or the general inquiry line at ask@radcliffe.libanswers.com.