A Guide to the University of Connecticut, Center for Black Studies Records

Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries

Summary Information

Repository:
Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries
Creator:
University of Connecticut
Title:
A Guide to the University of Connecticut, Center for Black Studies Records
ID:
1998.0064
Date [inclusive]:
1969-1980
Physical Description:
0.15 Linear Feet
Language of the Material:
English
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.

Preferred Citation

[Item description, #:#], University of Connecticut, Center for Black Studies Records. Archives & Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries.

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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]

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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.

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Arrangement

The materials are arranged alphabetically.

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Administrative Information

Publication Statement

Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut Libraries

University of Connecticut Libraries405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205Storrs, Connecticut 06269-1205archives@uconn.eduURL: http://doddcenter.uconn.edu/asc/

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.

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

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Related Materials

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.

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Controlled Access Headings

  • Administrative records
  • Publications
  • Education, Higher
  • Fliers [printed matter]
  • Connecticut (state)
  • African Americans
  • Blacks
  • Universities and colleges
  • University of Connecticut
  • University of Connecticut. Center for Black Studies

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Collection Inventory

Title/DescriptionInstances
Programs: Colloquia, Seminars, etc.,, 1969-1980
box 1: folder 1
Proposal for the Establishment of the Center and other background materials,, 1969-1970
box 1: folder 2

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