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==Research Strategy== | ==Research Strategy== | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The first person, most likely, of African heritage who came to the Arizona area was a member of a Spanish expedition. Esteban was originally from Morocco and was a | The first person, most likely, of African heritage who came to the Arizona area was a member of a Spanish expedition. Esteban was originally from Morocco and was a enslaved 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]. | ||
Resources to learn more about African Americans in Arizona history: | Resources to learn more about African Americans in Arizona history: | ||
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===Emancipation Records=== | ===Emancipation Records=== | ||
===Funeral Homes=== | ===Funeral Homes=== | ||
*[https://app.air.inc/a/borzvL1af/b/8dc76b25-27b0-42b5-a889-6c7027db068f CAAGS Obituary and Funeral Home Collection] at California African American Genealogical Society - index & images | |||
===Genealogies=== | ===Genealogies=== | ||
===Land and Property=== | ===Land and Property=== | ||
====Plantation==== | ====Plantation==== | ||
===Obituaries=== | |||
*[https://app.air.inc/a/borzvL1af/b/8dc76b25-27b0-42b5-a889-6c7027db068f CAAGS Obituary and Funeral Home Collection] at California African American Genealogical Society - index & images | |||
===Oral Histories=== | ===Oral Histories=== | ||
===Other Records=== | ===Other Records=== | ||
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The [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8704 Arizona, Death Records, 1887-1960] collection contains death records between 1887 and 1960 for every county in Arizona. Information usually contains name, gender, race, marital status, birth date and place, death date and place, burial date and place, age, occupation, parents and their birth places, and medical information. | The [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8704 Arizona, Death Records, 1887-1960] collection contains death records between 1887 and 1960 for every county in Arizona. Information usually contains name, gender, race, marital status, birth date and place, death date and place, burial date and place, age, occupation, parents and their birth places, and medical information. | ||
====Divorce==== | ====Divorce==== | ||
===Voting | ===Voting Records=== | ||
==Archives and Libraries== | ==Archives and Libraries== | ||
'''Sabio Library'''<br> | '''Sabio Library'''<br> | ||
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Phone: 928-774-6272<br> | Phone: 928-774-6272<br> | ||
Email: AHSFlagstaff@azhs.gov<br> | Email: AHSFlagstaff@azhs.gov<br> | ||
The Pioneer Museum has a few collections documenting African American pioneers. See ''[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 | The Pioneer Museum has a few collections documenting African American pioneers. See ''[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 enslaved persons.<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museums/welcome-to-pioneer-museum-flagstaff/ Pioneer Museum]<br><br> | Website: [http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museums/welcome-to-pioneer-museum-flagstaff/ Pioneer Museum]<br><br> | ||
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P. O. Box 90683<br> | P. O. Box 90683<br> | ||
Phoenix, Arizona 85066-0683<br> | Phoenix, Arizona 85066-0683<br> | ||
Website: [http://www.bfghs. | Website: [http://www.bfghs.org/ Black Family Genealogy & Historical Society] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Arizona|Arizona}} | {{Arizona|Arizona}} | ||
[[Category:Arizona, United States]] [[Category:African American Records]] [[Category:Arizona Cultural Groups]] | [[Category:Arizona, United States]] [[Category:African American Records]] [[Category:Arizona Cultural Groups]] | ||
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Introduction
Online Resources
Research Strategy
History
The first person, most likely, of African heritage who came to the Arizona area was a member of a Spanish expedition. Esteban was originally from Morocco and was a enslaved to a Spaniard. He first arrived in the New World in 1528. See Esteban, a 16th Century Explorer.
Resources to learn more about African Americans in Arizona history:
Resources
Biographies
Cemeteries
Census Records
Church Records
African Americans are represented mainly in five categories: Baptist, Methodist, Church of God in Christ, Church of Christ, and Apostolic.
Emancipation Records
Funeral Homes
- CAAGS Obituary and Funeral Home Collection at California African American Genealogical Society - index & images
Genealogies
Land and Property
Plantation
Obituaries
- CAAGS Obituary and Funeral Home Collection at California African American Genealogical Society - index & images
Oral Histories
Other Records
Military Records
Newspapers
Probate Records
Reconstruction Records
Freedman’s Bank
Freedmen's Bureau
School Records
Slavery Records
Vital Records
Birth
The Arizona, Birth Records, 1881-1948 ($) collection contains birth records between 1881 and 1948 for most counties in Arizona. Information often includes name, birth date, sex, father, mother's maiden name, race or color, parents' birth places, condition at birth, and remarks.
Marriage
Death
The Arizona, County Coroner and Death Records, 1881-1971 ($) collection contains death records between 1881 and 1971 for most counties in Arizona. Information often includes name, age, sex, informant, and death date/place.
The Arizona, Death Records, 1887-1960 collection contains death records between 1887 and 1960 for every county in Arizona. Information usually contains name, gender, race, marital status, birth date and place, death date and place, burial date and place, age, occupation, parents and their birth places, and medical information.
Divorce
Voting Records
Archives and Libraries
Sabio Library
The University of Arizona Libraries
1510 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6406
Website: University Libraries
Pioneer Museum (Flagstaff)
2340 N. Fort Valley Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 928-774-6272
Email: AHSFlagstaff@azhs.gov
The Pioneer Museum has a few collections documenting African American pioneers. See Black Genesis for reference to Beppie Culin Papers (1850-1900) on page 64 which contain 324 bills of sale for enslaved persons.
Website: Pioneer Museum
African American Multicultural Museum
617 North Scottsdale Road, Suite A
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: 480-314-4400
Societies
Black Family Genealogy & Historical Society
P. O. Box 90683
Phoenix, Arizona 85066-0683
Website: Black Family Genealogy & Historical Society
References