Guide to the Black Action Society Files, 1968-1992 UA.55.13.3

Arrangement

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Black Action Society Files
Creator
University of Pittsburgh. Black Action Society
Collection Number
UA.55.13.3
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Date
1968-1992
Abstract
Includes minutes, publications and subject files of the Black Action Society of the University of Pittsburgh from 1968-1998.
Language
English .
Author
Marianne Kasica.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Business Number: 412-648-3232 (Thomas) | 412-648-8190 (Hillman)
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Acquisition Information

Donated by Mrs. Teresa McCray in 1998.

Previous Citation

Black Action Society Files, 1968-1992, UA.55.13.3, University Archives, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

Black Action Society Files, 1968-1992, UA.55.13.3, University Archives, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Scope and Content Notes

Minutes, publications and subject files of the Black Action Society of the University of Pittsburgh from 1968-1998.

Copyright

All rights reserved. University of Pittsburgh.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Marianne Kasica in October 2010.

History

In May of 1968 a group of African American students formed an organization that would address the needs and concerns of the African American student community at the University of Pittsburgh. Among their demands was that the University actively recruit and admit black students, that the role of African Americans in the history of this and other countries be incorporated into the curricula of Pitt's courses, that the number of black faculty be increased, and that a Black Studies Program be developed within the University. This collection consists of the minutes of this organization from 1968 to 1989.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • University of Pittsburgh. Black Action Society
    • University of Pittsburgh -- Students -- Societies, etc.

    Other Subjects

    • University of Pittsburgh
    • Ethnic groups -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • African American college students -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh -- Societies and clubs

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