Records of African American History
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Records of African American History
- Identifier
- BMRC.EHC.AFAMHISTORY
- Repository
- Evanston History Center
- Language
- English
- Size
- 1.25 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1839-1996
Acknowledgements and Access
This collection was part of the BMRC Survey Initiative, 2009-2011. For current information about the collection and its status, please contact the Evanston History Center.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 May 17 by Lauren Kalal.
Scope and Contents note
The Records of the African American History collection dates from 1869 to 1983 and fills two archival boxes. The collection includes a program from 1869 for Blind Tom Concerts in Evanston. The collection also includes a Church and Business Directory from 1947. The rest of the collection includes transcripts of interviews with African American citizens in Evanston. The interviews were conducted in May 1974 and May 1983. The subjects discussed ranged from the community of Evanston and the opportunities for African Americans here and personal experiences and recollections.
Arrangement note
The transcripts are arranged in alphabetical order by name of interviewee.