Clyde Killens Papers, 1930-1960 | The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

By Timothy A. Barber

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Collection Overview

Title: Clyde Killens Papers, 1930-1960

Predominant Dates:1950

ID: 01/BAF MS_00015

Primary Creator: Killens, Clyde

Extent: 2.5 Linear Feet

Subjects: African Americans -- Segregation, African American youth, Blacks -- Segregation, Music, Nightlife -- Florida -- Miami, Overtown (Miami, Fla.)

Forms of Material: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.), Flyers, Advertising, Photographs

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains information on Clyde Killens, "Mr. Entertainment," and the entertainment, or "Little Broadway," era of the Overtown area in Miami. This collection includes audio tapes, correspondence, fliers, newspaper articles, memorabilia, and photographs. This collection also contains information on Overtown hotels, featuring the David Probinsky Memorial Collection. Probinsky donated many items dealing with the Sir John Hotel in Overtown. See "Other URL" for more information.

Biographical Note

Killens was an entrepreneur who contributed to the economic growth of Overtown. A native of Valdosta, Georgia, he came to Miami in 1924. Killens made his mark as a hotel and night club manager and entertainment promoter during the 1940s through the 1960s.

Subject/Index Terms

African Americans -- Segregation
African American youth
Blacks -- Segregation
Music
Nightlife -- Florida -- Miami
Overtown (Miami, Fla.)

Administrative Information

Repository: The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on this material.

Use Restrictions: (c) 2010 The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Director of The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. An image license agreement must be signed prior to recording or copying images.

Related Materials: Ova Killens papers and photographs

Processing Information: The records in this collection were kept in no particular order and were located in the Black Archives ready reference room. After a preliminary survey was conducted, it was decided to place the items in categorical order, then if needed by dates and alphabet. The items in the collection were place in plastic sheet protectors and then transferred into acid-free file folders. After being appropriately labeled, the folders were organized in numerical order and placed in acid-free Hollinger boxes. A content listing was made, and the appropriate labels were attached. The collection is now stored in the collection’s room under the ready reference section.

Other URL: http://www.theblackarchives.org/archon/legacy/killensclyde.pdf

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[Box 5],
[Folder 20: Clyde Killens Collection - Hotels - Paradise Hotel - News Article],
[All]

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