Guide to the Afrikan Culture Society Collection

Afrikan Culture Society records, 1987-1988

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Afrikan Culture Society Collection, Kansas Collection, RH MS 881, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Acquisition Information

Gift, Afrikan Culture Society, 1989

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

No access restrictions.

Restrictions on Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

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INDEX TERMS

Organizations:

Subjects:

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HISTORY of Afrikan Culture Society

In 1973, a group of African Americans at Leavenworth Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas helped to form a "Black Culture/Black Studies Workshop." Out of that workshop grew the Afrikan Culture Society (A.C.S.). A.C.S.'s stated aim was "the examination, analysis and the creating of solutions to the critical problems effecting Afrikan people," particularly in the United Stated. To that end, A.C.S. sponsored a number of programs and events, such as classes, seminars, Kwanzaa celebrations, and Black History month activities.

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SCOPE and CONTENTS

The Afrikan Culture Society records date from 1987 to 1988. They consist mainly of brochures, meeting minutes, booklets, and programs. Folder arrangement is alphabetical by subject.

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COLLECTION DESCRIPTION