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Former Philadelphia Mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr.’s papers donated to Temple’s Blockson Collection

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Temple University announced that the papers of W. Wilson Goode Sr., Philadelphia’s first Black mayor, will be preserved in the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection.

September 5, 2025

Image of Temple University’s Blockson Afro-American Collection.

Temple’s Blockson Collection project celebrated in the North Philadelphia History Festival

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The Blockson Afro-American Collection presented a series of interviews with community members sharing the rich history of living in North Philly.

August 1, 2025