AA MS 19 Eugene Jackson Papers

Authors

Emily Margaret Newell, University of Southern Maine

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-10-2021

Keywords

Eugene Jackson, Portland, Maine, African American, Army, Tuskegee Airmen, Congressional Gold Medal, Photographs, Rare Books, Hymnals, Bibles

Abstract

This collection is comprised of family photographs, photo albums, bibles, hymnals, and newspaper from the early 20th century onward. The collection is organized into three series:

Series 1: Photographs

This series includes the personal photographs of Eugene Jackson’s friends and family as far back as the early 1900s. The most common themes and activities found in these photographs are leisure activities such as trips to the beach or the mountains, family get-togethers, professional portraits, and Christmas greeting cards.

Subseries 1.1: Loose Photographs

Loose photographs are organized into topical folders.

Subseries 1.2: Ruby Family Photograph Album

The photograph album includes black-and-white and color prints and negatives of the Ruby family at home and in travel destinations around Maine, New Hampshire, and Quebec, including the Brunswick area, Bailey Island, Portland, Sebago Lake, the White Mountains, and Montreal. The album was taken apart and divided into folders for preservation. Digital images of the intact album are available on USM Digital Commons.

Series 2: Family Papers

This series includes a birth certificate belonging to Pauline F. Jackson, as well as Gladys Ruby’s birth certificate, and two copies of her death certificate. There are also several newsletters, notes, and thank you cards in this series.

Series 3: Books

This series includes books that belonged to Eugene Jackson and his family members. Except for a 1999 issue of the Island Journal featuring an article about Ashley Bryan, the books are Christian religious texts, including multiple bibles and books of commons prayer.

Comments

Provenance: These papers were donated by Eugene B. Jackson on September 11, 2007.

Ownership and Literary Rights: The Eugene Jackson Papers are the physical property of the University of Southern Maine Library. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the creator or her legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the Special Collections Librarian.

Cite as: Eugene Jackson Papers, African American Collection, Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, Special Collections, University of Southern Maine Library.

Restrictions on access: This collection is open for research.

Recommended Citation

Eugene Jackson Papers, African American Collection, Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, Special Collections, University of Southern Maine Library.