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African Americana Library News

Soul Collection
Jul 28, 2008
The University of Alabama has acquired one of the world's largest African-American cookbook collections.

WSU collection will survive
Jul 22, 2008
Wayne State University's African American Literature Special Collection saves local history

Actor's memorabilia goes to KU
Jul 11, 2008
Kansas U's department of theater and film recently acquired a collection of the late Moses Gunn, an alumnus of the university

Vivian Harsh Research Collection
Jul 11, 2008
A Chicago Library is Getting Original Art by Tim Jackson

Rosa Parks memorabilia
Jul 10, 2008
Thousands and thousands of personal items of civil rights legend Rosa Parks are up for auction in New York City

Library for Congressman Clyburn

Jun 4, 2008

House majority whip Congressman Clyburn has secured funding for the James E. Clyburn University Transportation Center at South Carolina State University," his alma mater.  

That $70 million center, now under construction, will take up almost 500,000 square feet. This facility will enhance transportation infrastructure in South Carolina especially in rural areas.  It will conduct research in alternative fuel sources, and educate transportation innovators of the future. 

Also, the facility will house the South Carolina State University Historical Collection, a modern, user-friendly, environmentally controlled, and spacious archival area.  The collection will include the personal papers of Congressman Clyburn.