Black Broward Oral History Project, 2021-2024
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Hollinger Box
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Black Broward Oral History Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Black Broward Oral History Collection contains audio-visual interviews documenting the Black community in Broward County, Florida.
The collection documents the histories of administrators, donors, and library staff who have had an impact on the founding and everyday operations of AARLCC. Other oral histories include those of individuals who are avid supporters of AARLCC and have used its resources. Oral history interviews inclusde discussion on historical Black neighborhoods, institutions, groups and individuals who have made economic, political and cultural contributions to Broward County, Florida.
Interview subjects include Mary Lou Barner, Julie Hunter, Samuel F. Morrison, George Gadson, Emmanuel George, Samuel Woods, among others.
- Biographical / historical:
The Black Broward Oral History Collection project was started in 2021 by the AARLCC Special Collections department in anticipation of the upcoming 2022 celebration of the 20th anniversary of the opening of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC).
- Processing information:
The Black Broward Oral History Collection received container level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Physical / technical requirements:
Original digital audio and video files are maintained by the Broward County Library digitization department.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Black Broward Oral History Collection is open for research. Consent forms are restricted as they contain personal information related to interview subjects.
- Preferred citation:
Black Broward Oral History Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
