Black Data Processing Associates collection

Collection

Identifier: 524

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This small collection contains correspondence, organizational information, reports and programs from the 1995 and 1996 annual conventions, copies of the association's publications, collected publications, newsletters from various chapters of the organization, and ephemera. Items of note include a brochure for United States Black Online—the first nationwide black-owned Internet service provider.

Dates

Created: 1994-1998
Other: Date acquired: 09/29/1995

Creator

Black Data Processing Association (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The Black Data Processomg Associates collection is available for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright to these papers has not been assigned to the Amistad Research Center. It is the responsibility of an author to secure permission for publication from the holder of the copyright to any material contained in this collection

Historical Note

The Black Data Processing Association (BDPA) was founded in 1975 by Earl Pace and David Wimberly. The organization’s goal was to support the efforts of Black professionals in information technology and computer science through professional development and academic enrichment. The organization also worked to make available information technology programs to African American high school and college students, including engagement through outreach.