The African American History Collection consists primarily of 19th and 20th century pamphlets with an emphasis on racial justice and political action. From anti-slavery tracts to civil rights leaflets, the materials in this collection reveal a nation's moral and legal struggle for equality, and document the effects of inequity on individuals and society as a whole. The collection's concentration of theme and variety of perspective make it a unique and valuable resource for social and political historians.

The Library can only claim physical ownership of the African American History Collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Collection is open for research.