Fan Collection
Scope and Contents
The Fan Collection held by the Auburn Avenue Research Library consists of fans featuring black businesses and other Atlanta organizations. Some of these fans feature the images of prominent African Americans. The date range of the fans held in this collection range from 1928-2000.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1928-2000
Biographical / Historical
The church fan was once a small part of the black church experience. These hand fans were made from cut heavy paper and then stapled to a wooden handle. During the days before central air conditioning the congregation would utilize these fans during the hot months. These fans would feature the images such as those of prominent African Americans, general images of black children or families, that often featured advertisements of black businesses on the opposite side.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Language
Undetermined
- Title
- Fan CollectionEPFAN.123
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is written in: English, Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History Repository