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Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists, Inc. records

 Collection
Identifier: 586

Content Description

The Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists, Inc. (ASBS) was founded in 1935 by Theophilus E. McKinney at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina to provide a forum for social science teachers in Negro colleges to assemble and discuss trends in education and the curricula needs of their students. The organization was established as the Association of Social Science Teachers and has grown into an interdisciplinary organization that continues to honor its rich history of examining critical issues that impact Black people.

Includes correspondence, financial and other executive reports, conference publications and related material, and conference papers.

Dates

  • Other: 1992-2000

Extent

2.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Title
Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists, Inc. records
Status
Unprocessed
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Amistad Research Center Repository

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