Date Original
1995-2008
Description
The collection consists of materials submitted by several contributors, including conference syllabi, publications, early minutes, and other material related to the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society in Arkansas.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) Arkansas Chapter was established by Ronnie A. Nichols in December 1997. The organization grew out of two genealogy workshops hosted by Nichols, who was then-director of the Old State House Museum in Little Rock. The workshops, entitled, “The Tree in Me: An Exploration of Roots,” were held in 1995 and again in 1997. At the conclusion of the second workshop, participants began meeting on a monthly basis at the Sue Cowan Williams Branch Library in Little Rock to share genealogical information. Acting officers were elected until the group became an official chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society National, headquartered in Washington D.C. The Society began hosting annual conferences in 2000. The collection is comprised of several projects funded by grants from the Black History Commission of Arkansas and materials donated by contributors.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000591
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society records, MS.000591
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society records, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
