African American Resources for Arizona: Difference between revisions

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:

Arizona's Black History Timeline

In The Steps of Esteban: Tucson's African American Heritage

Wilson, Bernard J. 2007. The black residents of Tucson and their achievements, 1860-1900: a reference guide. [Tucson, Ariz.]: Bernard Wilson. Available through WorldCat

Valenzuela, Blanca, and Regina Kelly. 1998. History paints a beautiful picture: a report on A-Mountain neighborhood history for the Casa Alegre mural project. Tucson, Ariz: s.n. (African American History in Tuscon area) Available through WorldCat

Trailtones: The African-American Heritage of Arizona,compiled by Gloria L. Smith, contains materials that highlight African American heritage in Arizona.

Resources[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

In The Steps Of Esteban: Biographies and Oral Histories - contains biographies from African American pioneers, educators, military officials, and more.

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Census Records[edit | edit source]

Church Records[edit | edit source]

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

Phoenix: Tanner Chapel AME Church, 1887 - History

Tucson: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1900 - History

African American Churches in Tucson

Photographic Exhibits African American Churches in Tucson, Arizona, 1900 - 1990

Emancipation Records[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

CAAGS Obituary and Funeral Home Collection at California African American Genealogical Society - index & images

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Land and Property[edit | edit source]

Plantation[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

CAAGS Obituary and Funeral Home Collection at California African American Genealogical Society - index & images

Oral Histories[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Harris, Richard E. The First 100 Years: A History of Arizona Blacks. Apache Junction, AZ: Relmo Publishers, 1983.

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Reconstruction Records[edit | edit source]

Freedman’s Bank[edit | edit source]

Freedmen's Bureau[edit | edit source]

School Records[edit | edit source]

Slavery Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Birth[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Voting Records[edit | edit source]

Archives and Libraries[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Black Family Genealogy & Historical Society
P. O. Box 90683
Phoenix, Arizona 85066-0683
Website: Black Family Genealogy & Historical Society

References[edit | edit source]

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 ==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 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].
+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:
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 ===Emancipation Records===
 ===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===
 ===Land and Property===
 ====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===
 ===Other Records===
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 Phone: 928-774-6272<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 slaves.<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 enslaved persons.<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>
 Phoenix, Arizona 85066-0683<br>
-Website: [http://www.bfghs.com/ Black Family Genealogy & Historical Society]
+Website: [http://www.bfghs.org/ Black Family Genealogy & Historical Society]
 ==References==
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 {{Arizona|Arizona}}
 [[Category:Arizona, United States]] [[Category:African American Records]] [[Category:Arizona Cultural Groups]]