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Interdisciplinary Major: African and African-American Studies

 Series — Box: Intercollegiate Courses/Seminars; Interdepartmental Courses; Interdisciplinary Majors A-B, Folder: African-American and African Studies
Identifier: RG 18-44

Scope and Contents

The African and African-American Studies records contain the program's annual report from 1992-1993. This report includes an evaluation of Lucas Wilson, an appointed member of the program, and information on curriculum, enrollments, and activities. The information on curriculum states that the program would like to develop new courses, but cannot because of their limitation in staff. The information on enrollment lists the number of students in each class, as well as the number of majors in the program. Activities described in the records include Black History Month, an African Film Series, and a lecture series.

Dates

  • Creation: 1992-1993

Conditions Governing Access

Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.

Historical Note

African and African-American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that was started in 1990. Euginia Herbert was chair of the program for the first year 1990/91, and Satya Gabriel chaired the program the next year, 1991/92 until 1994/95. The purpose of the program is to study and analyze the origins and experiences of people of African descent. The program spans a wide range of fields in the humanities, social sciences, and performing arts.

Extent

0.04 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The African and African-American Studies records contain the program's annual report from 1992-1993.

Title
African and African-American Studies
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Finding Aid
Author
Finding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections Staff .
Date
2011
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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