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Clear All Subject African Americans Location United States, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Coconut Grove Contributing Institution University of Miami. Library. Special Collections

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Bob Simms Collection

Description:
The Bob Simms collection documents the life and activities of Robert H. Simms in the black communities in Coconut Grove and Miami and reflects his work with the Community Relations Board and the Defense Race Relations Institute. The collection also contains campaign materials from Leah Simms, the first African American female judge in the state of Florida, and the "Glory in the Grove" photographs of people and events at the George Washington Carver elementary and high schools in Coconut Grove before desegregation. A final component of the collection includes photographs, correspondence and clippings of General "Chappie" James and his family. General James was the first four star African American General and married Dorothy Watkins.
Date of Original:
1953/1964
Contributing Institution:
University of Miami. Library. Special Collections