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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Program Records, circa 1983-1992 and undated
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA96-147
- Creators:
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National Museum of American History. Program in African American Culture
- Dates:
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circa 1983-1992 and undated
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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3 cu. ft. (3 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records which document the administrative activities of the National Museum of American History (NMAH), Program in African American Culture (PAAC), with earlier records dating back to when PAAC was known as the Program in African American History (PAAH), 1989-1992, and the Program in Black American Culture (PBAC), 1983-1989. Materials include the correspondence and memoranda of Bernice Johnson Reagon, Director of PBAC, 1983-1988; Niani Kilkenny, Acting Director of PBAC, 1988-1989, and Director of PAAC, 1992- ; John P. Archambeault, Program Assistant; and Gwendolyn Robinson, Director of PAAH, 1989-1992. Records also consist of information on exhibitions, such as Black American Music and Field to Factory; minutes of meetings; information on African American folklore, music, and culture; budget files; annual reports; and articles on present and past African American related events.
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Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 96-147, National Museum of American History. Program in African American Culture, Program Records
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SI Records
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