Chapman Family Papers, 1894-1950 | The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

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Collection Overview

Title: Chapman Family Papers, 1894-1950

ID: 01/BAF MS_00097

Primary Creator: Chapman family (circa 20th century)

Extent: 3.0 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Folder Level

Forms of Material: Certificates, Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.), Notebook, Photographs, Plaque(s)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of the papers and artifacts of the Chapman family from 1894 to 1950 acquired during the restoration of the Chapman family home circa 1990. Dr. William Chapman, patriarch of the Chapman family, was a physician and educator. The papers include school projects, certificates, diplomas, licenses, deeds, plaques, and a church bulletin. The plaques contain photos and diplomas from Walden University and Meharry Medical College.

Biographical Note

Dr. William A. Chapman, Sr.: First black doctor named to the Florida Board of Health, self-employed, resided in Miami, Florida

Mary Louise Chapman: Wife of Dr. W. A. Chapman, Sr., believed to be a homemaker

Dr. William A. Chapman, Jr.: Son, of Dr. And Mrs. W. A. Chapman, Sr., became a dentist, unknown employment

Wilhelmina Louise Chapman Rhetta: Daughter, of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Chapman, became a school teacher, employed by Dade County Public Schools

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: Finding Aid (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:

BAF BR_00005 - The Chapman House records

BAF AR_00013 - Chapman House Artifacts

Finding Aid Revision History:

Revised on 4/28/2021 by Luis Berthin

Additional materials added

Oversized Box 2 and 3 added

Box and Folder Listing