African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County records, 1993-2020

University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

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Creator:: African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County.
Abstract:: Organization established in 1993 to research, collect, preserve and exhibit cultural and historical materials relating to the life and work of African Americans in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Record book, folder, and a scrapbook containing minutes, program files, correspondence, financial records, by-laws, publications, and clippings.
Extent:: 0.5 linear feet
Language:: English
Call Number:: 2011017 Bd 2
Authors:: Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff in June 2020.

Scope and Content:: Record book containing minutes, program files, newsletters, correspondence, financial records, and constitution and by-laws; also scrapbook of clippings, programs, brochures, and other informational items.
Biographical / Historical:: African American Cultural and Historical Museum (AACHM) of Washtenaw County, Michigan was established in 1993. By 1996, the museum received 501(c)(3) status. The AACHM's mission is to research, collect, preserve and exhibit cultural and historical materials relating to the life and work of African Americans in Washtenaw County. The museum's holdings include artifacts, documents, photographs, and oral histories donated by the community.
Acquisition Information:: Donated by African American Cultural and Historical Museum (donor no. 10472 )
Rules or Conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Subjects:: African Americans -- Michigan -- Washtenaw County.
Names:: African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County.
Places:: Washtenaw County (Mich.)

RESTRICTIONS:: The collection is open for research use.
USE & PERMISSIONS:: Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:: [item], folder, box, African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County records, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.