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Afro American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier

The Afro-American Historical Association was founded in 1974 and is chartered by the New York State Department of Education. The primary mission of the Association is to preserve historical sources that pertain to Afro-Americans in Western New York and to promote research and scholarship that has to do with the life and history of Afro-Americans in New York State.

The Association sponsors numerous programs in the pursuit of its mission:

1. Afro-American Local History Microfilming Project: The Association preserves, on microfilm, the historical records and related sources of organizations, and personal papers of individuals from the Western New York area. The Association will work with organizations and individuals in developing records management procedures that enhance preservation. There is no charge for that service. The Association's microfilmed records are housed in the North Jefferson Branch Library and Center for Local Afro-American History and Research, and the Butler Library at Buffalo State College;

2. Afro-Americans in New York Life and History: An Interdisciplinary Journal: Since 1974, the Association has published a scholarly journal, Afro-Americans in New York Life and History, in January and July. The journal features articles that pertain to the life and history of Afro-Americans in New York State. It also features book reviews; 

3. Historically Speaking: The Association publishes a newsletter which features national and local news on Afro-American history and related topics; and 

4. Community Education Programs: The Association sponsors numerous community programs to promote interest in, and knowledge of, local Afro-American history. Programs include the annual Carter Woodson Essay Contest on a designated local history topic, the annual Family History Dinner where members of the community have an opportunity to present papers on their family's history, and numerous other public programs.

The Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, Inc., is a community based not-for-profit corporation. Its programs are funded entirely from membership and subscription fees.

Afro-Americans in New York Life and History: An Interdisciplinary Journal, www.nyhistory.com/aanylh