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Source: NPR "News & Notes"

Roundup

11-11-06

Large collection of black memorabilia goes public [audio 5min]

Dr. Mayme Clayton owned one of the world's largest collections of black memorabilia. The retired librarian died recently of cancer in Southern California. Jenee Darden surveys her life and her collection's future.

Read entire article at NPR "News & Notes"