Box 4
Container
Contains 32 Collections and/or Records:
Audio-Visual Recordings, 1971-2011
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5
Scope and Contents
These materials include audio and visual recordings of events presented and/or sponsored by the Black Cultural Center, or pertaining to the topic of African Americans. Such events include but are not limited to: performances by the BCC’s Performing Arts Ensembles and visiting university choral groups, the Black Cultural Arts Festival, guest speaker events, lectures, and documentaries about the BCC and the African American experience at Purdue.There are several audiocassette tapes...
Dates:
1971-2011; Majority of material found within 1970s-1980s
Speaking Engagements, circa 1973-1991
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates:
circa 1973-1991
Performances, circa 1975-2011
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
This material includes audio-visual recordings for performances given by various groups within the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including but not limited to Black Voices of Inspiration, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. Also included are audio recordings of the Black Cultural Arts Festival, poetry readings, and concerts performed by various non-Purdue affiliated university and black choral groups.
Dates:
circa 1975-2011; Majority of material found within 1970s-1980s
2nd Black Cultural Arts Festival: "Kwanza: First fruits from Africa to America", December 3, 1976
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 2, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This material includes audio-visual recordings for performances given by various groups within the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including but not limited to Black Voices of Inspiration, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. Also included are audio recordings of the Black Cultural Arts Festival, poetry readings, and concerts performed by various non-Purdue affiliated university and black choral groups.
Dates:
December 3, 1976
June Jordan and Fred Hord: Poetry reading, February 16, 1977
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 8
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 3, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This material includes audio-visual recordings for performances given by various groups within the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including but not limited to Black Voices of Inspiration, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. Also included are audio recordings of the Black Cultural Arts Festival, poetry readings, and concerts performed by various non-Purdue affiliated university and black choral groups.
Dates:
February 16, 1977
Black Voices of Inspiration 2nd Annual Spring Concert, April 11, 1977
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 10
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
This sub-group contains audio recordings for the fall and spring concerts of the Black Voices of Inspiration.
Dates:
April 11, 1977
William Warfield: William Warfield in concert, April 24, 1977
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 11
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Musical performances by William Warfield and visiting choirs, including the University of Illinois Choir, Black Diamond Choir, Morgan State University Choir, and Ebony Majestic Choir (Indiana State University). Also included is a performance given for Darlene Blackburn.
Dates:
April 24, 1977
3rd Black Cultural Arts Festival: "For my people", December 2, 1977
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 19
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 2, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This material includes audio-visual recordings for performances given by various groups within the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including but not limited to Black Voices of Inspiration, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. Also included are audio recordings of the Black Cultural Arts Festival, poetry readings, and concerts performed by various non-Purdue affiliated university and black choral groups.
Dates:
December 2, 1977
Gwendolyn Brooks, Dudly Randall, and Haki Madhubuti: Poetry recital, February 16, 1978
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 3, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This material includes audio-visual recordings for performances given by various groups within the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including but not limited to Black Voices of Inspiration, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. Also included are audio recordings of the Black Cultural Arts Festival, poetry readings, and concerts performed by various non-Purdue affiliated university and black choral groups.
Dates:
February 16, 1978
Black Voices of Inspiration 3rd Annual Spring Concert, April 16, 1978
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 22
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
This sub-group contains audio recordings for the fall and spring concerts of the Black Voices of Inspiration.
Dates:
April 16, 1978
4th Black Cultural Arts Festival: "Middle of the mountain", December 1, 1978
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 25
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 2, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This material includes audio-visual recordings for performances given by various groups within the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including but not limited to Black Voices of Inspiration, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. Also included are audio recordings of the Black Cultural Arts Festival, poetry readings, and concerts performed by various non-Purdue affiliated university and black choral groups.
Dates:
December 1, 1978
Black Voices of Inspiration 4th Annual Spring Concert, April 15, 1979
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
This sub-group contains audio recordings for the fall and spring concerts of the Black Voices of Inspiration.
Dates:
April 15, 1979
Black Voices of Inspiration Annual Concerts, 1977 - 1991
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4
Scope and Contents
This sub-group contains audio recordings for the fall and spring concerts of the Black Voices of Inspiration.
Dates:
1977 - 1991
Purdue University Black Cultural Center records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176
Scope and Contents
The materials in this collection document the programs, activities, and community created by and surrounding the Purdue University Black Cultural Center (BCC) from its inception in 1969 up until the present day. It includes publications about the African American community; newspaper clippings and marketing material created by or with the subject of the BCC; photographs of the BCC, its events, students, and staff; speeches delivered by or about the BCC; correspondence between members of the BCC...
Dates:
1969 - 2023; Majority of material found within 1970 - 2000
Black Cultural Arts Festival, 1975 - 1978
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This material includes audio-visual recordings for performances given by various groups within the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including but not limited to Black Voices of Inspiration, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. Also included are audio recordings of the Black Cultural Arts Festival, poetry readings, and concerts performed by various non-Purdue affiliated university and black choral groups.
Dates:
1975 - 1978
Musical Performances, 1974 - 1991
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1
Scope and Contents
Musical performances by William Warfield and visiting choirs, including the University of Illinois Choir, Black Diamond Choir, Morgan State University Choir, and Ebony Majestic Choir (Indiana State University). Also included is a performance given for Darlene Blackburn.
Dates:
1974 - 1991
Poetry Readings, 1977 - 1990
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This material includes audio-visual recordings for performances given by various groups within the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including but not limited to Black Voices of Inspiration, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. Also included are audio recordings of the Black Cultural Arts Festival, poetry readings, and concerts performed by various non-Purdue affiliated university and black choral groups.
Dates:
1977 - 1990
W.K. Amoaku and Kwame Botwey: "Roots Africana", March 21, 1976
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 1
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 17
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates:
March 21, 1976
Barbara Reynolds: "Women in communication", April 15, 1976
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 2
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 18
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates:
April 15, 1976
Barbara Sizemore: "Minorities in education… is accomodation enough?", November 11, 1976
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 3
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 19
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates:
November 11, 1976
John Hope Franklin: "Birth of a nation: propaganda as history", March 31, 1977
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 9
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 20
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates:
March 31, 1977
Thomas Sowell: "Race and economics", April 28, 1977
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 21
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates:
April 28, 1977
Dr. James H. Cone: "A Black perspective on America: Black religion and the struggle for justice", September 15, 1977
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 14
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 22
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates:
September 15, 1977
Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson: "Toward eliminating the differences between rich and poor cities", October 20, 1977
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 23
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates:
October 20, 1977
Dr. Margaret Walker Alexander: "Images of Black women in Black American literature", October 27, 1977
Item — Box: 4, Cassette: 17
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 24
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
These materials are comprised of audio cassette recordings from speaking engagements with topics relating to the African American community. Topics include the relationship between politics, religion, and the African American community; institutional racism; affirmative action; and Black history, among others. Materials include presentations by guest speakers such as Gil Scott-Heron, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, and Sonia Sanchez. Also included are recordings of conferences,...
Dates:
October 27, 1977