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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
==Online Resources==
==Online Resources==
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/aahip_settlers.html In The Steps of Esteban: Tucson's African American Heritage]
*[http://stateofblackarizona.org/ The State of Black Arizona]
*[http://stateofblackarizona.org/ The State of Black Arizona]
==Research Strategy==
==Research Strategy==
==History==
==History==
[https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2016/02/16/arizona-black-history-month-timeline/ Arizona's Black History Timeline]
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].
 
Resources to learn more about African Americans in Arizona history:
*[https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2016/02/16/arizona-black-history-month-timeline/ Arizona's Black History Timeline]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/aahip_settlers.html 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 [http://www.worldcat.org/title/black-residents-of-tucson-and-their-achievements-1860-1900-a-reference-guide/oclc/156983453 WorldCat] and [http://www.worldcat.org/title/black-residents-of-tucson-and-their-achievements-1860-1900-a-reference-guide/oclc/156983453 Sabio Library] at University of Arizona.  
*Wilson, Bernard J. 2007. ''The black residents of Tucson and their achievements, 1860-1900: a reference guide.'' [Tucson, Ariz.]: Bernard Wilson. Available through [http://www.worldcat.org/title/black-residents-of-tucson-and-their-achievements-1860-1900-a-reference-guide/oclc/156983453 WorldCat] and [http://www.worldcat.org/title/black-residents-of-tucson-and-their-achievements-1860-1900-a-reference-guide/oclc/156983453 Sabio Library] at University of Arizona.  
*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 [http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-paints-a-beautiful-picture-a-report-on-a-mountain-neighborhood-history-for-the-casa-alegre-mural-project/oclc/40103987&referer=brief_results WorldCat] and [http://sabio.library.arizona.edu.ezproxy2.library.arizona.edu/search~S9?/Xafrican+americans+arizona&searchscope=9&SORT=DZ/Xafrican+americans+arizona&searchscope=9&SORT=DZ&extended=1&SUBKEY=african+americans+arizona/1%2C119%2C119%2CE/frameset&FF=Xafrican+americans+arizona&searchscope=9&SORT=DZ&4%2C4%2C Sabio Library].
*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 [http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-paints-a-beautiful-picture-a-report-on-a-mountain-neighborhood-history-for-the-casa-alegre-mural-project/oclc/40103987&referer=brief_results WorldCat] and [http://sabio.library.arizona.edu.ezproxy2.library.arizona.edu/search~S9?/Xafrican+americans+arizona&searchscope=9&SORT=DZ/Xafrican+americans+arizona&searchscope=9&SORT=DZ&extended=1&SUBKEY=african+americans+arizona/1%2C119%2C119%2CE/frameset&FF=Xafrican+americans+arizona&searchscope=9&SORT=DZ&4%2C4%2C Sabio Library].
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.  
*[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].
Also see:
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/earlysettlers.html Early Settlers]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/soldiers.html African American Soldiers]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/neighborhoods.html Establishing Neighborhoods]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/educationalopportunities.html Dunbar School and Educational Opportunities]
==Resources==
==Resources==
===Biographies===
===Biographies===
[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/biographies.html In The Steps Of Esteban: Biographies and Oral Histories] - contains biographies from African American pioneers, educators, military officials, and more.
===Cemeteries===
===Cemeteries===
===Census Records===
===Census Records===
===Church Records===
===Church Records===
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- [http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/tanner-chapel-ame-church-1887 History]  
Phoenix: Tanner Chapel AME Church, 1887 - [http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/tanner-chapel-ame-church-1887 History]  
 
Tucson: 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.


Tucson: Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 1900 - [http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/mt-calvary-missionary-baptist-church-tucson-arizona-1900 History]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/aahip_churches.html African American Churches in Tucson]  
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/aahip_churches.html African American Churches in Tucson]  
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/churches.html Photographic Exhibits] [http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/churches.html African American Churches in Tucson, Arizona, 1900 - 1990]
*[http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/churches.html Photographic Exhibits] [http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban/churches.html African American Churches in Tucson, Arizona, 1900 - 1990]
===Emancipation Records===
===Emancipation Records===
===Funeral Homes===
===Funeral Homes===

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Research Strategy[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

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 Esteban, a 16th Century Explorer.

Resources to learn more about African Americans in Arizona history:

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

Emancipation Records[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Land and Property[edit | edit source]

Plantation[edit | edit source]

Oral Histories[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

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 Registers[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

Pioneer Museum
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 Genesisfor reference to Beppie Culin Papers (1850-1900) on page 64 which contain 324 bills of sale for slaves.

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 & Research Aids

References[edit | edit source]