Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Collection
Title
African American Collections Committee
Date(s)
- 1900 - 1990 (Creation)
Extent
21 acid-free folders
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The collection was originally received by the Museum on September 7, 1993. Images were added to the collection through 2007. The collection reflects the work of a committee that was founded to compile Black history. Not all images in the collection have been digitized. Access to the full collection is available in the Sloan Museum of Discovery Research Room by appointment.
The collection depicts scenes of Black life in Flint, Michigan including people, buildings and objects. The images feature ordinary and prominent members of the community as they went about their daily lives.
System of arrangement
Past practices described the contents of this collection individually. Each item received an object ID number and was treated as a distinct artifact. Records were reunited, but their original order may have been lost.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No restrictions. Contact the Collections Department and the Archivist to arrange use for research at collections@sloanlongway.org or (810) 237-3421
Physical access
The photographs are stored in acid-free folders.
The images have obvious wear including tears, scratches and folded edges.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
These its are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
A finding aid is available for download.
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
This collection was gathered from members of the community. The images were donated to the Sloan Museum of Discovery Archives by a variety of separate donors to comprise a single collection. Object Identification numbers are recorded under a single artificial collection number.
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Related descriptions
Notes element
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Sources used
Archivist's note
Rachel Stock-MLIS, Archivist
May 4, 2025 (Access to Memory)