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Black and white photograph showing an open book, vintage portraits, and cassette tapes, emphasizing historical documents and archival collections at the Amistad Research Center.

Dessalines was Crowned Emperor (Series #41-Catalogue #194) Christoph Sets Fire to La Carte (Series #32-catalogue #185) Bonaparte Looks to Capture Haiti (Series #30-Catalogue #183) Courtesy of the Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA Gift of the Harmon Foundation

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Amistad & Dillard Join in Commemoration of the March On Washington's 60th Anniversary

NEWS:Amistad Center & Dillard Univ. mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington

60th Anniversary of the March on Washington: Where Do We Go From Here?

"Where Do We Go From Here?" marked the 60th anniversary of the March.

A group in front of the FSC sign at the Rural Training and Research Center (RTRC) in Epes, Alabama.

Preserving a Legacy: Opening of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund Records

The Center proudly announces the opening of FSC/LAF Records for public access!

50 Years/50 Collections: The Tom Dent Library, 1998.

This maxim reflects the bond between writer Tom Dent and his library at Amistad.

50 Years/50 Collections: Arnold de Mille: Photojournalist of African American Life

Arnold de Mille captured African American and African experiences.

50 Years/50 Collections: Louise Jefferson: Illustrator and Photographer

Louise E Jefferson was an illustrator, designer, cartographer, and photographer.

50 Years/50 Collections: The Mary Allen College records, 1929-1977

After the Civil War, HBCUs pioneered Black education in America.

50 Years/50 Collections: Alpha Kappa Alpha – Alpha Beta Omega Chapter Records, 1935-2008

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Beta Omega records cover the sorority's history.

50 Years/50 Collections: Samuel B. Coles: An Alabama Son in Africa

Samuel B. Coles' papers document his missionary work at the Galangue Mission.

50 Years/50 Collections: Preserving the Voices of Hurricane Katrina Survivors

Hurricane Katrina divides New Orleans history into pre- and post-Katrina eras.

50 Years/50 Collections: Black Stereotypes in Janette Faulkner’s Ethnic Notions Sheet Music Collection

Janette Faulkner’s sheet music collection is both eye-catching and repulsive.

Happy Veterans Day from the Amistad Research Center

Thanks to all veterans. Today, we share an excerpt from a 2001 WWII panel.