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The Dresser Trunk Project

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The Dresser Trunk project documents seven venues and cities along the Southern Crescent Line, currently run by AmTrak. The Southern Crescent runs from New York to New Orleans. These venues were places of refuge for black travelers during segregation. The research documents the hotels, nightclubs, and other destinations that were safe havens for black travelers during segregation. Many of the venues along the Crescent Route no longer exist, while others are in various stages of neglect. The purpose of this project is to identify locations around the country, establish links between the different locations i.e. who traveled between where and when. Preserve images, stories, and documents that tell the story of each location. Culminating in the creation of a clearinghouse of information for signifcant venues in the black business districts and communities. Scholars, music historians, preservationists, and community leaders will use the collection of these national treasures.

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