Tag Archives: community archives

Partnering with The San Antonio African American Community Archives and Museum (SAAACAM)

Posted on 30 March 2018 by jejm

The San Antonio African American Community Archives and Museum (SAAACAM) is in the process of developing a vibrant and much-needed community memory 501(c)(3) devoted to African American history, culture, and experience in San Antonio. They say it best in their … Continue reading →

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So What’s a CDAT Anyway? Meet the Community-Driven Archives Team at the Southern Historical Collection

Posted on 19 December 2017 by jejm

What are community-driven archives all about? In October 2017, the Southern Historical Collection celebrated the complete staffing of our “Building A Model For All Users: Transforming Archive Collections Through Community-Driven Archives” Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant team. In recent months, … Continue reading →

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Eatonville, Florida: A Vital History

Posted on 11 February 2015 by avelte

Contributed by Bryan Giemza, Director of the Southern Historical Collection As part of the Collection’s ongoing work with the Historic Black Towns and Settlements Alliance, I visited the historic town of Eatonville, Florida in December.  In recent days the town … Continue reading →

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