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== Introduction  ==
=== Introduction  ===


== <br>A Research Strategy  ==
=== A Research Strategy  ===


== <br>Archives and Libraries<br>  ==
=== Archives and Libraries ===


=== Pioneer Museum (Flagstaff)  ===
==== Pioneer Museum (Flagstaff)  ====


2340 N. Fort Valley Road <br>Flagstaff, AZ 86001<br> Phone: 928-774-6272<br> Email: AHSFlagstaff@azhs.gov <br>[http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museums/welcome-to-pioneer-museum-flagstaff/ Website]  
2340 N. Fort Valley Road <br>Flagstaff, AZ 86001<br> Phone: 928-774-6272<br> Email: AHSFlagstaff@azhs.gov <br>[http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museums/welcome-to-pioneer-museum-flagstaff/ Website]  
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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 64which 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 64which contain 324 bills of sale for slaves.  


== Vital Records  ==
=== Vital Records  ===


==== Birth Records  ====
==== Birth Records  ====
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==== Death Records  ====
==== Death Records  ====


== Biography  ==
=== Biography  ===


== Census  ==
=== Census  ===


== Churches  ==
=== Churches  ===


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


Tanner Chapel AME Church, 1887- [http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/tanner-chapel-ame-church-1887 History]
Tanner Chapel AME Church, 1887- [http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/tanner-chapel-ame-church-1887 History]  


===== Tucson  =====
===== Tucson  =====


Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1900- [http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/mt-calvary-missionary-baptist-church-tucson-arizona-1900 History]
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1900- [http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/mt-calvary-missionary-baptist-church-tucson-arizona-1900 History]  


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.  
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*[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]


== Funeral Homes  ==
=== Funeral Homes  ===


== Genealogy  ==
=== Genealogy  ===


== History  ==
=== History  ===


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.  
The bibliography,[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.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].  
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].  
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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]


== Newspapers  ==
=== Newspapers  ===


== Military  ==
=== Military  ===


== Probate Records  ==
=== Probate Records  ===


== School Records  ==
=== School Records  ===


== Societies and Organizations  ==
=== Societies and Organizations  ===


== Voting Registers  ==
=== Voting Registers  ===


== Other Sources  ==
=== 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.]


== 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]  
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*[http://www.stateofblackaz.org/ The State of Black Arizona]
*[http://www.stateofblackaz.org/ The State of Black Arizona]


== References  ==
=== References  ===


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