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DePaul University Black Student Union records

Descriptive Summary

Repository
Special Collections and Archives
Title
DePaul University Black Student Union records
Identifier
DPUA0083
Size
1.50 Linear Feet 4 boxes
Dates
1969-2016
Storage Location
3/21/F; 3/44/D
Language
English .

Biographical / Historical

The Black Student Union (BSU), officially recognized by the Student Activity Council on February 20, 1968, was originally active in the late 1960s through mid-1970s and strove to unify African- Americans at DePaul. Beginning in 1968 the BSU worked with the Committee on Human Relations to enact changes at DePaul related to campus life, curriculum, staff, and expansion of university holdings in Lincoln Park (the independent student newspaper Alethia supplies additional information on the BSU formation). In 1981, the Progressive Black Students (PBS) organization was formed to assist in educational and social concerns related to African- American student and staff experiences. In 1988, the PBS changed its name to the Black Students Union (BSU). The BSU was reorganized in 2000. The organization strives to create a community of engagement and support for African-American students at DePaul. This collection was previously housed within DePaul University Student Affairs General Records Series 003: Student Organizations and Activities until 2016.

Scope and Contents

This collection includes administrative files, promotional materials, event documentation, photographs, publications, memorabilia, and communications related to the Black Student Union. Included are 2000s reproductions of flyers and communications related to BSU's 1969 general strike effort and takeover of the SAC. Most material post-dates the BSU's 2000 reorganization. Since 2006, the BSU Historian or President has archived the organization's activities during their tenure.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into four series: 1. Administrative; 2. Campus Activity; 3. Photographs; 4. Publications. See series-level notes for individual arrangement details.

Related Materials

DePaul University Student Affairs General records ; DePaul University memorabilia

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation

The preferred citation is: DePaul University Black Student Union records, [Box#, Folder#], Special Collections and Archives, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois.

Processing Information

L. Geiger 2017

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession 2011.28; 2015.016; 2015.105; 2015.130; 2016.030; 2016.013

Indexed Terms

Inventory

Administrative
DPUA0083_01
0.50 Linear Feet 1 box
2004-2011
English.
Scope and Contents

These records include versions of the BSU constitution, organizational documents, meeting minutes, planning materials, and promotional flyers and tickets related to organizational events. The majority of these records come from the BSU Historian or President's archival files.

Arrangement

BSU Historian and President archival files are arranged together and ordered chronologically. Additional materials are arranged chronologically.

DPUA0083_01_001_001
Box 1
Folder 1
Title
2006-2008 Historian's Records (folder 1 of 4): "Voices of DePaul"
Dates
2004
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_002
Box 1
Folder 2
Title
2006-2008 Historian's Records (folder 2 of 4): General Body Meeting Agenda
Dates
2007
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_003
Box 1
Folder 3
Title
2006-2008 Historian's Records (folder 3 of 4): Election Ballots
Dates
2008
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_004
Box 1
Folder 4
Title
2006-2008 Historian's Records (folder 4 of 4): Promotional Flyers, Brochures, and Event Tickets
Dates
2005-2008
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_005
Box 1
Folder 5
Title
2009-2010 Historian's Records (folder 1 of 2): Voltaire Davis Award Speech
Dates
2007
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_006
Box 1
Folder 6
Title
2009-2010 Historian's Records (folder 2 of 2): Membership Survey, Committee Members
Dates
2009-2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_007
Box 1
Folder 7
Title
2010-2011 President's Notebook (folder 1 of 6): Meeting Minutes
Dates
2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_008
Box 1
Folder 8
Title
2010-2011 President's Notebook (folder 2 of 6): Events and Funding
Dates
2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_009
Box 1
Folder 9
Title
2010-2011 President's Notebook (folder 3 of 6): DPU Black Leadership Coalition Meeting Materials
Dates
2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_010
Box 1
Folder 10
Title
2010-2011 President's Notebook (folder 4 of 6): Shadow Day at DePaul
Dates
2010-2011
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_011
Box 1
Folder 11
Title
2010-2011 President's Notebook (folder 5 of 6): Quinetta Shelby Tenure Denial
Dates
2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_012
Box 1
Folder 12
Title
2010-2011 President's Notebook (folder 6 of 6): Events and Meeting Materials
Dates
2010-2011
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_013
Box 1
Folder 13
Title
2010-2011 Historian's Records (folder 1 of 6): Constitution
Dates
2009-2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_014
Box 1
Folder 14
Title
2010-2011 Historian's Records (folder 2 of 6): Organizational Documents
Dates
2010-2011
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_015
Box 1
Folder 15
Title
2010-2011 Historian's Records (folder 3 of 6): Historical Account of the Black Student Union Slideshow
Dates
2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_016
Box 1
Folder 16
Title
2010-2011 Historian's Records (folder 4 of 6): Communications
Dates
2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_017
Box 1
Folder 17
Title
2010-2011 Historian's Records (folder 5 of 6): Event Notes and Promotional Materials
Dates
2010-2011
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_018
Box 1
Folder 18
Title
2010-2011 Historian's Records (folder 6 of 6): Shadow Day Materials
Dates
2010-2011
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_019
Box 1
Folder 19
Title
Black Student Union: Constitution
Dates
2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_01_001_020
Box 1
Folder 20
Title
Awards and Recognition
Dates
2007-2013
Language
English.
Campus Activity
DPUA0083_02
0.25 Linear Feet 4 boxes
1968-2013
English.
Scope and Contents

These records include reproductions of flyers, newsletters, and communications related to BSU operations. Included are scans of materials related to the 1969 BSU general strike and SAC takeover activities. Reproductions were produced in the 2000s to supplement the organization's activity archive. Additional records include planning materials and press related to the BSU Old School v. New School basketball game as well as promotional flyers and invitations. This series includes oversize materials including event posters and signed memorablilia from Black Panthers co-founder Bobby Seale.

Arrangement

Files are arranged chronologically and by event. Memorabilia related to BSU activities and events are stored in Box 6. Oversize files are stored separately.

DPUA0083_02_002_001
Box 2
Folder 1
Title
Reproductions of 1969 Flyers, Newsletter, and Communications
Dates
1969
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_002_002
Box 2
Folder 2
Title
Old School vs. New School Planning and Press
Dates
2006-2007
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_002_003
Box 2
Folder 3
Title
Shadow Day
Dates
2013
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_002_004
Box 2
Folder 4
Title
Flyers and Invitations
Dates
2005-2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_002_005
Box 2
Folder 5
Title
Elaine Brown Campus Visit: BSU Addresses Condemnation by Student Government Senate
Dates
[2011]
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_002_006
Box 2
Folder 6
Title
Musicology Fashion Show Lanyard
Dates
2016
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_003_001
Box 3
Folder 1
Title
Large Format Promotional Flyers
Dates
2005-2013
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_005_001
Box 5
Folder 1
Title
Oversize: Large Format Promotional Flyers
Dates
undated
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_005_002
Box 5
Folder 2
Title
Oversize: Bobby Seale Memorabilia
Dates
undated
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_006_001
Box 6
Folder 1
Title
First Old School vs. New School Jersey Game Jersey
Dates
2006
Language
English.
DPUA0083_02_006_002
Box 6
Folder 2
Title
2016 Old School vs. New School Game T-Shirts
Dates
2016
Language
English.
Publications
DPUA0083_03
0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
2006-2011
English.
Scope and Contents

These records include newspapers and magazines published by the BSU. Onyx replaced The Hawk in 2011.

Arrangement

Files are arranged chronologically.

DPUA0083_03_002_007
Box 2
Folder 7
Title
The Hawk
Dates
2006-2010
Language
English.
DPUA0083_03_002_008
Box 2
Folder 8
Title
Onyx
Dates
2011
Language
English.
Photographs
DPUA0083_04
0.25 Linear Feet 2 boxes
2006-2007
2014
English.
Scope and Contents

These records include photographs taken at BSU events as well as digital photo CDs.

Arrangement

Files are arranged chronologically and by event. Digital photo CDs are filed separately at the end of the series in chronological order and by corresponding event.

DPUA0083_04_002_009
Box 2
Folder 9
Title
Black Student Union: Organization Photograph
Dates
undated
Language
English.
DPUA0083_04_004_001
Box 4
Folder 1
Title
Back to School BBQ
Dates
2006
Language
English.
DPUA0083_04_004_002
Box 4
Folder 2
Title
Black Resource Day
Dates
2006
Language
English.
DPUA0083_04_004_003
Box 4
Folder 3
Title
Soul Fo' Mondays
Dates
2006-2007
Language
English.
DPUA0083_04_004_004
Box 4
Folder 4
Title
Shadow Day
Dates
2007
Language
English.
DPUA0083_04_004_005
Box 4
Folder 5
Title
P.U.S.H. College Summit
Dates
2014
Language
English.
DPUA0083_04_004_006
Box 4
Folder 6
Title
Digital Photo CDs
Dates
2006-2007
Language
English.