RAGLAND, WYLHEME H.
Ragland-Hassan Family papers, 1908-2018
Ragland-Hassan Family papers, 1908-2018
Emory University
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-6887
rose.library@emory.edu
Permanent link: http://pid.emory.edu/ark:/25593/v551v
Collection Stored Off-Site
All or portions of this collection are housed off-site. Materials can still be requested but researchers should expect a delay of up to two business days for retrieval.
Table of Contents
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Ragland, Wylheme H. |
|---|---|
| Title: | Ragland-Hassan Family papers, 1908-2018 |
| Call Number: | Manuscript Collection No. 1487 |
| Extent: | 28 linear feet (21 boxes) and 2 oversized papers (OP) |
| Abstract: | Papers of the Ragland and Hassan families documenting the history of the black community in Morgan County, Alabama. |
| Language: | Materials entirely in English. |
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
Collection stored off-site. Researchers must contact the Rose Library in advance to access this collection.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
Source
Gift of Wylheme H. Ragland, Frederick D. Kennedy, James L. Nicholas, and Candice R. Henry, 2018.
Custodial History
Collection was compiled by various members of the Ragland-Hassan family before being transferred to the Rose Library in 2018.
Citation
[after identification of item(s)], Ragland-Hassan Family papers, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University.
Appraisal Note
Acquired by Curator of African American Collections, Pellom McDaniels, III, as part of the Rose Library's holdings in African American history and culture. The Rose Library has retained all material that formed part of the original gift.
Processing
Arranged and described at the collection level by Carrie Hintz, 2019.
Collection Description
Biographical Note
Reverend Wylheme H. Ragland is a Methodist minister and compiler of family and local history in Decatur, Alabama.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of the papers of the Ragland-Hassan family and includes printed material, photographs, and artwork. Much of the collection documents the black community in Morgan County, Alabama, where many members of the family lived and worked, including information on black churches, schools, and civic groups. Also included are vintage photographs and greeting cards collected by members of the family.
Arrangement Note
Arranged by record type.
Selected Search Terms
Topical Terms
- African Americans--Education.
- African Americans--Religion.
- African Americans--Social life and customs.
Geographic Names
Form/Genre Terms
Container List
| Box | Folder | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Photographs, circa 1900-1960 |
| 2 | - | Wylheme Ragland sermons, photographs, and family and local history in Morgan County, Alabama, 1914-2018 |
| 3 | - | Family and local history in Morgan County, Alabama, circa 1950-2018 |
| 4 | - | Family and local history in Morgan County, Alabama, circa 1950-2018 |
| 5 | - | Holiday and greeting cards, 1908-1920 |
| 6 | - | Books and printed material |
| 7 | - | Books and printed material |
| 8 | - | Books and printed material |
| 9 | - | Books and printed material |
| 10 | - | Books and printed material |
| 11 | - | Books and printed material |
| 21 | - | Printed Material |
| 12 | - | Loving Cup |
| 13 | - | Artwork, undated |
| 14 | - | Artwork, undated |
| 15 | - | Artwork, undated |
| 16 | - | Artwork, undated |
| 17 | - | Artwork, undated |
| 18 | - | Artwork, undated |
| 19 | - | Artwork, undated |
| 20 | - | Artwork, undated |
| OP1 | - | Artwork, undated |
| OP2 | - | Artwork, undated |
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