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African-American History and Culture in Pittsburgh @ Archives & Special Collections: Overview

The University Library System's Archives and Special Collections contains many collections that detail African-American history and culture in Pittsburgh.

Guide Overview

The purpose of this library guide is to compile and highlight the archival materials in our Archives & Special Collections that relate to African American history and culture in Pittsburgh.  Each of the category tabs contains information on collections with links to their online finding aids and in some cases, digitized materials.

If you have any questions about these collections please contact us via the links in the box below.

Archives & Special Collections

The University of Pittsburgh Library System's Archives & Special Collections is one of western Pennsylvania's largest repositories for manuscripts, rare books, photographs, microfilm, maps, audio visual materials, and more.

Morgan Community Center

Baby Show at the Morgan Community Center. Standing at Right is Jeannette Washington, RN.., Who was the First Black Public Health Nurse in Pittsburgh. Photo by E. Simantiras Studio on Wylie Avenue.  Urban League of Pittsburgh Records.

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