Guide to the Cornell Black Alumni Association Records,
1969-2006.

Collection Number: 41-6-3683

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
Petrina Jackson
Date completed:
July 15, 2008
EAD encoding:
Rebecca Keating

© 2008 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Cornell Black Alumni Association records, 1969-2006.
Collection Number:
41-6-3683
Creator:
Cornell Black Alumni Association.
Quantity:
1.3 cubic feet.
Forms of Material:
Printed Materials, Publications, Photographs
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Includes minutes of meetings, bylaws, event flyers, publications, membership lists, photo albums from the 1970s, and time capsule.
Language:
Collection material in English


ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

Founded in 1976, the Cornell Black Alumni Association (CBAA) was conceived as an organization devoted to providing a communcation network for Black alumni. Its current mission is to promote the professional development of Black alumni; to provide opportunities for alumni to "give back" to the Cornell community; to provide support for current Black students through scholarships; and to aid in maintaining the diversity of the student body at Cornell.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Includes minutes of meetings, bylaws, event flyers, publications, membership lists, photo albums from the 1970s, and time capsule.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Cornell Black Alumni Association.
Cornell University--Alumni and alumnae
Cornell University--Students.

Subjects:
Minority college students--New York (State)--Ithaca.
Minorities--Education, Higher.
African American college students--New York (State)--Ithaca.


INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Cornell Black Alumni Association records, #41-6-3683. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1969-2006
Articles
Box 1 Folder 1
2005-2006
Event Flyers
Box 1 Folder 2
1982-1991
CBAA Events
Box 1 Folder 3
1980-1983
Questionnaire/Surveys
Box 1 Folder 4
1981
Members
Box 1 Folder 5
1979-1992
Members
Box 1 Folder 6
2000
CBAA/Cornell Reunion Photographs
Box 1 Folder 7
2006
CBAA Reunion Negatives
Box 1 Folder 8
2006
CBAA 30th Anniversary Tribute CD
Box 1 Folder 9
Unlabeled Photographs
Box 1 Folder 10
1989-1990
Financial Documents
Box 1 Folder 11
1981, 2005-2006
Publications
Box 1 Folder 12
1980-1981
Publications
Box 1 Folder 13
1981-1990
Official Documents (Incorporation, By-laws)
Box 1 Folder 14
1982-1997
Official Documents (Correspondence, Proposal)
Box 1 Folder 15
ca. 1970's
Photo Album
Box 2 Folder 1
ca. 1970's
Photo Album
Box 2 Folder 2
ca. 1970's
Photo Album
Box 2 Folder 3
Time Capsule
Black Alumni List
Box 3 Folder 1
CBAA Reunion Committee Minutes and Action Items
Box 3 Folder 2
2006
30th Anniversary of CBAA Invitation
Box 3 Folder 3
2005
CBAA Reunion Weekend Fundraisers
Box 4
2006
CBAA 30th Anniversary T-shirt
Box 4
2006
CBAA Reunion Party Favor
Box 4
2006
CBAA Administrator's Award- Mary Mosley
Box 4