Ethel L. Payne papers

  • Creator Names Payne, Ethel L.,
  • Title Ethel L. Payne papers [manuscript], 1974-1994.
  • Physical description 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
  • Collection summary Newspaper articles, awards, and a few letters of Ethel L. Payne, reporter and columnist, who served as the Chicago Defender's Washington bureau chief for over 20 years (beginning 1953). The collection includes articles about her career, copies of some articles by her (many on African Americans and race relations from the late 1980s), copies of two letters by Payne to relatives relating her current career and personal news (1981, 1985), "Honor Award for Distinguished Service in Journalism" certificate from the University of Missouri (1991); and a memorial resolution by the Los Angeles City Council in her honor (June 14, 1991).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Elizabeth M. Butler and Avis R. Johnson (1996.0254).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Ethel L. Payne photograph collection (1996.0254) and some materials in the Claude A. Barnett papers.
  • Names
    • Payne, Ethel L. Archives.
    • Chicago Defender Company.
  • Uniform Title Chicago defender.
  • Subjects
    • African American women Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • African American women journalists Washington (D.C.) 20th century.
    • Journalists. Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Journalists Washington (D.C.) 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage United States Race relations 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Awards. aat
    • Clippings. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
  • Uniform title Chicago defender.
  • Geographic name United States District of Columbia Washington.