English

Abstract

This collection consists of materials from the Barnard College English department.

Abstract “This is a working syllabus, not a strait jacket.”Quandra Prettyman was a professor and writer who pioneered Black literary courses in the United States. Described as a “Champion of Black Women’s Literature,” she made waves as Barnard’s first full-time Black faculty member. Her commitment to disseminating knowledge about Black literature and the advancement of students’ academic abilities and ventures is highlighted throughout the materials present in this collection. She began...