The Collection
consists of materials in most media. The following is a brief outline of the items available to library patrons.
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Books
The collection, approximately 45,000 volumes, includes fiction and non fiction, detailing all aspects of the African American experience.
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Biography and Query Files
Provides subject and name access to information in the vertical files, periodicals and books. This index helps locate information stored in the department's vertical files.
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Vertical Files
Contains more than 57,000 clippings from local newspapers as well as brochures, letters, obituaries, pamphlets, playbills, political campaign leaflets and more. A list of the subjects covered in the vertical files can be found on the following pages, split up into A-C, D-L, M-R and S-Z.
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Microform Collection
Microfiche and microfilm provide access to materials and information that is often rare and or difficult to locate. These include historical newspapers, individual and organizational papers, and rare books.
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Periodicals & Newspapers
Includes current and historic titles that examines and records events about African Americans and their communities. This collection includes: The Afro American newspaper, Crisis, Ebony and Muhammmed Speaks.
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Photograph Collection
Contains pictures, posters, postcards and illustrations depicting African Americans and African American life.
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Ephemera Files
The ephemera files include more than 600 non-book items covering a wide range of subjects. These include church histories, calendars, political campaign literature, pamphlets, event programs, and other printed items.
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