University of Connecticut, Center for Black Studies Records

Collection

Identifier: 1998-0064

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection contains the proposal for the establishment of the Center, background materials and programs for some of the programs offered by the Center.

Dates

1969-1980

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

History

The Center for Black Studies was established 1 July 1969. Its purpose was to identify "areas of study not presently covered by existing courses related to black studies, interdepartmental liaison in the encouragement of the design of extra-curricular seminars to stimulate an increased degree of familiarity with the literature concerning the black experience, and stimulating the design of colloquia to facilitate both faculty and study research related to the black experience." [3 October 1969 Memorandum]

Extent

0.15 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Center was created in 1969 to facilitate interdepartmental support for research, study and outreach focused on the black experience. The collection contains materials concerning the establishment of the Center and programs of its activities from its establishment through 1980.

Arrangement

The materials are arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Separated Material

Periodicals produced by the Center have been integrated into the periodical holdings of Archives & Special Collections. Please refer to the Library's online catalogue, HOMER, for specific holdings.