Black Rap, 1969-1971, 1969-1971
Scope and Contents
Nine different issues of Black Rap (plus two additional copies each for two of those issues), a student publication affiliated with S.O.U.L.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-1971
Creator
- Judge Ronald Gregg (Organization)
- Branch, Clara (late twentieth century (active)) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive. If you have any questions, or wish to schedule an appointment contact us at [email protected] or call (212) 217-4385.
Biographical / Historical
Clara Branch was an alumna of FIT having graduated in 1948. She became a member of the staff and faculty of the Fashion Design Department, and founded the The Soul Club, a student club at FIT, serving as the club’s advisor until her retirement in 1991. The Soul Club is best remembered for its annual standing-room only event, The Soul Fashion Show, which was held at FIT from 1971 through the early 1990s. Branch directed these shows which featured the work of young Black designers and models, and were supported by the larger community of the New York City fashion industry.
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Physical Description
Nine issues of paper newsletter.
General
Clara Branch was an alumna of FIT having graduated in 1948. She became a member of the staff and faculty of the Fashion Design Department, and founded the The Soul Club, a student club at FIT, serving as the club’s advisor until her retirement in 1991. The Soul Club is best remembered for its annual standing-room only event, The Soul Fashion Show, which was held at FIT from 1971 through the early 1990s. Branch directed these shows which featured the work of young Black designers and models, and were supported by the larger community of the New York City fashion industry.
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Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository