Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, Chicago Chapter records
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, Chicago Chapter records
- Dates
- 1971-1978
- Identifier
- 1979.0052
- Creator
- Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History.Chicago Chapter
- Size
- 2 folders, 80 items.
- Language
- Material is in English unless otherwise noted.
Conditions for Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the archives for more information on licensing and permissions for use and reproduction.
Preferred Citation
A common citation for archives is as follows: Item, Folder number and/or title, Box number, Collection title, ID number, Repository name, location.
Custodial History
Gift of the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, 1978.
Scope and Content
Correspondence, programs, and newsclippings concerning a proposed commemorative service for Carter G. Woodson (founder of the ASALH) and efforts to establish a Chicago Public Library branch in his honor. Also present are additional materials on ASALH history, African American history observances, and the U.S. Bicentennial Celebration.
Other Descriptive Data
The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, Chicago Chapter records are part of Chicago History Museum's alphabetically arranged Small Manuscripts collections.
Indexed Terms
- Woodson, Carter Godwin, -- 1875-1950
- Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History -- Chicago Chapter -- Archives
- Woodson Regional Library Center (Chicago, Ill.)
- Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century
- South Side (Chicago, Ill.)
- African Americans -- Illinois -- Chicago -- 20th century
- African Americans -- History -- Societies, etc.
- African Americans -- Societies, etc.
- American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 -- Illinois -- Chicago
- Correspondence