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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

African Americans -- Washington (State) -- Seattle

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute Director’s Records

 Series
Identifier: 7420-01
Abstract

Records of the Executive Director.

Dates: 2009-2015

African American Museum Project Records

 Series
Identifier: 5751-05
Abstract

Documents the effort to establish an African American Museum at the site of the former Colman School in Seattle.

Dates: 1984-2000; 1991-1998

Central Area Special Projects Records

 Series
Identifier: 5751-03
Abstract

Project records relating to the Central Area of Seattle

Dates: 1976-1998; 1992-1997

Human Services Department Director's Records

 Series
Identifier: 3600-02
Abstract

Director's records, concerning the delivery of social services to Seattle children, youth, elderly, veterans, immigrants, homeless, low-income, and disadvantaged citizens.

Dates: 1971-2010

Afro-American Arts Records

 Series
Identifier: 5411-01
Scope and Contents note Model Cities funding was directed to Black Arts/West, a program of the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP), to enhance its performing arts program. The specific purpose was to expand theater activities and provide community exposure to drama. Funding supported a children's theater, the professional training of actors, and the production of plays of local and regional interest. By the final year of Model Cities funding, Black Arts/West productions drew audiences totalling over 12,000, and...
Dates: 1969-1974