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[[United States]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]][[Arizona]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]][[Arizona_African_Americans|African Americans]]  
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== Introduction  ==
== Introduction  ==
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Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: Closed except during special events.  
Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: Closed except during special events.  


The Pioneer Museum has a few collections documenting African American pioneers. See&nbsp;''[http://books.google.com/books?id=zSqqEveHsv8C&pg=PA65&dq=arizona+african+american&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NnknUquCOc_D4APr24C4Bg&ved=0CFwQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=arizona%20african%20american&f=false Black Genesis]&nbsp;''for reference to ''Beppie Culin Papers (1850-1900) ''on page 64''&nbsp;''which contain 324 bills of sale for slaves.
The Pioneer Museum has a few collections documenting African American pioneers. See&nbsp;''[http://books.google.com/books?id=zSqqEveHsv8C&pg=PA65&dq=arizona+african+american&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NnknUquCOc_D4APr24C4Bg&ved=0CFwQ6AEwCQ#v=onepage&q=arizona%20african%20american&f=false Black Genesis]''for reference to ''Beppie Culin Papers (1850-1900) ''on page 64'' ''which contain 324 bills of sale for slaves.  


== Vital Records  ==
== Vital Records  ==
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==== Death Records  ====
==== Death Records  ====


== <br>Biography  ==
== Biography  ==


== <br>Census  ==
== Census  ==


== <br>Churches  ==
== Churches  ==


===== Phoenix =====
===== Phoenix =====


===== Tucson  =====
===== Tucson  =====
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African Americans are represented mainly in five categories: Baptist, Methodist, Church of God in Christ, Church of Christ, and Apostolic.  
African Americans are represented mainly in five categories: Baptist, Methodist, Church of God in Christ, Church of Christ, and Apostolic.  


*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/aahip_churches.html African American Churches in Tucson]&nbsp;
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/aahip_churches.html African American Churches in Tucson]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/churches.html Photographic Exhibits]&nbsp;[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/churches.html African American Churches in Tucson, Arizona, 1900 - 1990]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/churches.html Photographic Exhibits]&nbsp;[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/churches.html African American Churches in Tucson, Arizona, 1900 - 1990]


== <br>Funeral Homes  ==
== Funeral Homes  ==


== <br>Genealogy  ==
== Genealogy  ==


== <br>History  ==
== History  ==


The bibliography,&nbsp;[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/trailtones.html Trailtones: The African-American Heritage of Arizona],&nbsp;compiled by Gloria L. Smith contains materials that highlight African-American heritage in Arizona. &nbsp;
The bibliography,&nbsp;[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/trailtones.html Trailtones: The African-American Heritage of Arizona],compiled by Gloria L. Smith contains materials that highlight African-American heritage in Arizona.


Probably the first person of African heritage who came to this area was a member of a Spanish expedition. &nbsp;Esteban was originally from Morocco, and was a slave to a Spaniard. He first arrived in the New World in 1528. &nbsp;See [http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/esteban.html Esteban, a 16th Century Explorer].  
Probably the first person of African heritage who came to this area was a member of a Spanish expedition.Esteban was originally from Morocco, and was a slave to a Spaniard. He first arrived in the New World in 1528. See [http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/esteban.html Esteban, a 16th Century Explorer].  


Also see:  
Also see:  
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*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/educationalopportunities.html Dunbar School and Educational Opportunities]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/educationalopportunities.html Dunbar School and Educational Opportunities]


== <br>Newspapers  ==
== Newspapers  ==


== <br>Military  ==
== Military  ==


== <br>Probate Records  ==
== Probate Records  ==


== <br>School Records  ==
== School Records  ==


== <br>Societies and Organizations  ==
== Societies and Organizations  ==


== <br>Voting Registers  ==
== Voting Registers ==
 
== Other Sources ==


== <br>Other Sources  ==
*[http://www.worldcat.org/title/first-100-years-a-history-of-arizona-blacks/oclc/436317469&referer=brief_results Harris, Richard E. The First 100 Years: A History of Arizona Blacks. Apache Junction, AZ: Relmo Publishers, 1983.]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/title/first-100-years-a-history-of-arizona-blacks/oclc/436317469&referer=brief_results Harris, Richard E. The First 100 Years: A History of Arizona Blacks. Apache Junction, AZ: Relmo Publishers, 1983.]


== <br>Websites  ==
== Websites  ==


*[http://www.africanamericanhistoryplace.com/Arizona.html Black History in Arizona: &nbsp;People, Places, Events]
*[http://www.africanamericanhistoryplace.com/Arizona.html Black History in Arizona: &nbsp;People, Places, Events]  
*[http://www.azcama.org/museums/african_american African American Multicultural Museum]
*[http://www.azcama.org/museums/african_american African American Multicultural Museum]  
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/aahip_settlers.html In The Steps of Esteban: Tucson's African American Heritage]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/aahip_settlers.html In The Steps of Esteban: Tucson's African American Heritage]  
*[http://www.stateofblackaz.org/ The State of Black Arizona]
*[http://www.stateofblackaz.org/ The State of Black Arizona]


== <br>References  ==
== References  ==


{{African American|African American}} {{Arizona|Arizona}}  
{{African American|African American}} {{Arizona|Arizona}}  


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