Box 5
Container
Contains 20 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
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
Jahari Dance Troupe Spring Revue: "Hues: Variations of a movement", April 22, 1979
Item — Box: 5, Cassette: 2
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Performances by the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including the Jahari Dance Troupe, Black Thought Collective, Haraka Writers, and New Directional Players.
Dates:
April 22, 1979
Sonia Sanchez: "Readings from A Sun Lady: Black poetry recital", November 1, 1979
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 3, 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:
November 1, 1979
Black Diamond Choir Concert, February 3, 1980
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, Item 4
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:
February 3, 1980
Black Voices of Inspiration 5th Annual Spring Concert, April 20, 1980
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4, Item 4
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 20, 1980
Nikki Giovanni: "Very Special Guest Poet", November 19, 1980
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 3, 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:
November 19, 1980
Black Cultural Center 10th Anniversary Commemorative Conference, December 5 - December 6, 1980
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 36
Scope and Contents
Topics of the conference include "Professionalism and being Black and female"; "Institutional resources for minority progress In education: engineering, science, and management"; "Institutional resources for minority progress In education: health careers, etc."; "Institutional resources for minority progress In education: admissions, etc."; "Black employee adjustment to the industrial environment"; "Academic achievement and careers in science and technology"; "Black leadership, role models and...
Dates:
December 5 - December 6, 1980
Black Voices of Inspiration 6th Annual Spring Concert, April 19, 1981
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 4, Item 5
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 19, 1981
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
Julian Bond: "The significance of politics for the future of Black America", October 4, 1979
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 32
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 4, 1979
John G. Jackson: "Restoring the lost pages in African history", January 24, 1978
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 33
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:
January 24, 1978
Dr. Lerone Bennett Jr.: "Black power in the American dream and issues of current interest", October 9, 1980
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 34
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 9, 1980
Dr. Gerald McWorter: "Academic excellence and social responsibility", November 6, 1980
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 1, Item 35
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 6, 1980
Performing Arts Ensembles, 1979 - 2011
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 176, Series 5, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5
Scope and Contents
Performances by the Black Cultural Center's Performing Arts Ensembles, including the Jahari Dance Troupe, Black Thought Collective, Haraka Writers, and New Directional Players.
Dates:
1979 - 2011; Majority of material found within 2000s-2010s
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
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