Department of African American Studies records
Scope and Content
The Department of African American Studies records span from 1968 to 1992 and document the origins and activities of this department at Ohio University. The collection is organized into three series: 1. Black Studies Institute; 2. Center for Afro-American Studies; and 3. Publications.
Dates
- Creation: 1968-1999
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of the Black Studies Institute
The Black Studies Institute was founded as a college at Ohio University in 1969. In 1970, it was renamed The Center for Afro-American Studies. Recognized as one of the oldest programs in the United States, the Center was placed under the auspices of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1980 and attained departmental status in 1984. In 1994 it was renamed the Department of African American Studies and retains that name as of 2010.
Extent
6 cubic feet (11 Hollinger boxes, 1 flat box)
Abstract
The Department of African American Studies records span from 1968 to 1992 and document the origins and activities of this department at Ohio University.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized into three series: 1. Black Studies Institute; 2. Center for Afro-American Studies; and 3. Publications.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Ohio University. Dept. of African American Studies (Organization)
- Ohio University. Black Studies Institute (Organization)
- Ohio University. Center for Afro-American Studies (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Department of African American Studies records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives Staff
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
