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Amistad Update

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Serigraphs by Jacob Lawrence from the Toussaint L'Ouverture Series
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Limited Edition Serigraphs

We are saddened to announce the death of Dr. Clifton Herman Johnson, founder and director emeritus of the Amistad Research Center. Dr. Johnson passed away on May 21 at his home in Eugene, Oregon.
A celebration of life was held July 11
at First Congregational Church in Eugene. The Amistad Research Center will sponsor "A Celebration of the Life of Clifton H. Johnson, Ph.D" at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at 2 pm.

Continued...

The Amistad Research Center and the New Orleans Museum of Art are pleased to collaborate on two upcoming workshops for New Orleans area educators on December 2, 2008, and January 13, 2009. The first will focus on African American art and sources of inspiration. The second will discuss the use of primary sources in classroom instruction. Both workshops are scheduled from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Pre-registration is required. Please call the Museum's Education Department at 504-658-4128 or email education@noma.org.

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Recent Acquisitions

Marion Anderson and Soros 1941

Reading Room/Gallery Hours

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In 2005, Dr. Conchetta Fulton began organizing the records of the Alpha Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American women. The records date from ca. 1937 to 2006 and document activities of the ABO Chapter, as well as the national organization.

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The Amistad Research Center looks towards its future in New Orleans as the nation’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious independent archives specializing in African-American history.We need the financial support of individuals who share our dedication to preserving America’s ethnic history.

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