AfAm. African American Life in Louisville

Content Description A monthly publication of Action Pact Magazine, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky. The primary, stated goal of the ActionPACT organization was "to promote a positive image of Louisville's Black Community," and the magazine was focused on "a positive perspective," and was to serve as "a tool to focus and direct our leadership, and coordinate opportunities, training and financial support to assist dedicated minority entrepreneurs." Topics covered included arts and culture, sports, spirituality,...

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Personal scrapbooks/newspaper sheets, honoraria, diplomas, photos, family papers, political and social publications, and legal, legislative and business files belonging to Charles W. Anderson, Jr. and Victoria McCall Anderson as well as clippings and condolence materials associated with Attorney Anderson's tragic death.

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Interview conducted by Ken Clay with Muhammad Ali on his show Black Is... which appeared on WAVE-TV in Louisville. They discuss Ali's refusal to serve in the Vietnam War, his conversion to Islam and following the teachings of Elijah Muhammad.

Content Description A monthly general-interest magazine covering all aspects of life in Louisville, from a Black perspective. Includes pieces on music, dance, business, sports, history, politics, goings-on in scouting and in the churches, and profiles of Louisvillians. Edited by C. Milton Young, III, MD. Most issues are undated, but appear to be from 1974. One is dated September/October 1983. Several issues are subtitled "community commentary," and the 1983 issue is subtitled "a city magazine for Louisville's...

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Records contain newsletters, clippings, a recruiting proposal, fact sheets and press releases. The material documents the BSU's effort to persuade the university to expand academic course offerings, financial aid, and tutorial programs. It also documents a subsequent confrontation and occupation of a university building and the arrest, expulsion and reinstatement of some of the participants.

Content Description A scrapbook created by Harvey W. Carman, a member of the 302nd Fighter Squadron (part of the Army Air Forces 332nd Fighter Group), documenting his experiences in the European Theatre. The 332nd Fighter Group, along with the 477th Bombardment Group, were segregated African American units, and were also known as the Tuskegee Airmen. The 332nd Fighter Group was nicknamed the "Red Tails"; a brief typescript history of the 332nd Fighter Group is included with the scrapbook. The scrapbook...

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The collection of materials from Red Cross Hospital, founded by a group of Louisville's Black physicians contains correspondence, minutes of the board of directors and its committees, and minutes of medical staff meetings. Also included are financial records and patient records. Additional material includes matters relating to administration, fund drives, professional achievement, and integration of Louisville hospitals.