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Community-Driven History
SBARCM strives to discuss the experiences, contributions, and resilience of Black Alabamians. It does so through active partnerships with local communities, donors, researchers, participants, and scholars. These relationships create a constantly growing and experiential space that values community-driven content and input.
Donations
It takes a community to preserve a community. SBARCM welcomes donations of all kinds to help grow the historical record of Black Alabamians. Donations may include documents, artifacts, books, art, monetary, etc. Contact us to discuss help build a community legacy.
Image: John Thomas Biggers, "Star Gazers," 1985, Velma A. Walker Art Collection, SBARCM. https://cdm16987.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16987coll3/id/85/rec/22.
Collection Development
SBARCM sets criteria for acquisitions and separations of material donated to the repository. These decisions are based on applicability of materials to the overall mission of the repository, as well as available resources. A collection development plan outlining criteria can be provided upon request.
Image: Jacob Lawrence, "Memorabilia," n.d., Velma A. Walker Art Collection, SBARCM. https://cdm16987.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16987coll3/id/69/rec/12