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boykinjames Inventory of the James Boykin Papers, 1950s-2001 Processed by: Meghan Lyon; machine-readable finding aid created by: Meghan Lyon David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 005444568

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: June 2012Processed by Meghan Lyon, June 2012; finding aid encoded by Meghan Lyon, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, June 2012 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the James Boykin Papers, 1950s-2001 David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University Boykin, James. James Boykin Papers, 1960-2001 Material in English 2.5 Linear Feet 1500 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Author and scholar of religion and African American studies. Collection includes Boykin's drafts and published writings on religion, African American history, imperialism, and AIDS. Also contains a small amount of books from his personal library, diplomas and other personal papers, and unidentified microfilm reels. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], James Boykin Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.

Provenance

The James Boykin Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift.

Processing Information

Processed by Meghan Lyon, June 2012

Encoded by Meghan Lyon, June 2012

Accession(s) described in this finding aid: 2012-0054

This collection is minimally processed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

Biographical Note

James Boykin is an author and scholar of religion and African American studies.

Collection Overview

The collection includes Boykin's manuscripts, drafts, and writings on various subjects including African American history, Black Power, AIDS, and North Carolina history. Contents range from draft to published versions of his many texts. Also includes school records and transcripts, diplomas, and copies of Boykin's dissertation from Heed University. The collection also contains a number of books from Boykin's personal library, covering topics such as African American history and culture, politics, and teaching techniques. The final portion of the collection contains unidentified microfilm rolls, believed to hold copies of Boykin's articles.

Subject Headings

These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.

Boykin, James H. African Americans--History. United States--Civilization--African American influences. United States--History--Race relations. Religion--History and criticism. John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture. Contents of Collection Papers, 1950s-2001, and undated (3 boxes)

Includes manuscripts, writings, and other materials by Boykin on subjects such as African American history, religious history, imperialism, and foreign relations. Along with his writings, Boykin's papers include lecture notes and drafts, graduate school transcripts, clippings, and diplomas.

1Manuscripts(2 folders) 1Readings in American History manuscript 1Spanish manuscript, 1967 1Lecture notes and manuscripts 1Graduate school records and transcripts 1Publishing, 1980s-1990s 1Clippings, 1990s 1Miscellaneous 2Writings 2Genesis of Early Carolina, dissertation(2 folders) 2Separate But Equal proofs, 1951 2Inter-ethnic Death Rate Differential in Florida, 1976 2Thank God for Black Power, 1983 2Political Intrigue in the Establishment of the Identity of Jesus and Mary, 1986 2World Blacks: Self Help and Achievement, undated and 1986 2Imperialism Theory and Practice, 1987 3North Carolina in 1861, 1989 3Essays on AIDS, 1994 3The Quest for Consensus, 1997 3Emerging Trilogy: The Rise of 3 Great Faiths, 2001 3Swahili lessons 3Diplomas and certificates(2 folders) 3Family/Black history materials Microfilm, undated (1 boxes)

Unidentified microfilm reels; potentially they hold more of Boykin's writings.

49 boxed reels Books (2 boxes)

Assorted published books from Boykin's personal library, including texts on African Americans in American culture, film, politics, and war, as well as some texts on teaching American history.

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