University of Arkansas Black Alumni Society and Multicultural Center Records
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Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of audio-visual materials, photographs, negatives, slides, ephemera, books, booklets, magazines, and flags produced and/or collected by the Black Alumni Society and/or the Multicultural Center of the University of Arkansas.
Dates
- 1971-2005
Creator
- University of Arkansas. Black Alumni Society (Organization)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
Access Information
Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.
Use Information
No Use Restrictions Apply.
No Interlibrary Loan.
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Black Alumni Society
The Black Alumni Society was founded in 1998 as a branch of the Arkansas Alumni Association. This formal establishment was prompted by a series of annual black alumni reunions which began in 1990. The stated goal of the society is “to promote communication and friendship among black alumni, faculty and friends of the University of Arkansas” through providing a structure to stay informed about and organize events and activities.
Multicultural Center
The Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education is part of the University of Arkansas’ mission to create a diverse and inclusive campus community. The center began in 1993 as the Black Cultural Center under recommendation by then chancellor Dan Ferritor. The name was changed to the Multicultural Center the following year and operated until 1999. The center re-opened in 2001 and has operated out of the student union to present.
Extent
12.5 Linear Feet (11 boxes)
Arrangement of the Papers
The first 5 boxes of the collection consist of audio-visual materials, primarily VHS tapes. Boxes 6-8 consist of photographs and then paper materials. Boxes 9-11 contain flags of various countries, predominantly from Central and South America.
Acquisition Information
The University of Arkansas Black Alumni Society and Multicultural Center Records were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries circa 2011 through Cedric Kenner of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Kenner was a member of both of the organizations.
Processing Information
Processed by Heath Robinson; completed in October 2018.
Creator
- University of Arkansas. Black Alumni Society (Organization)
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education (Organization)
Source
- Kenner, Cedric (Donor, Person)
- Title
- University of Arkansas Black Alumni Society and Multicultural Center Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Heath Robinson
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Department Repository
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu