African American Resources for Arizona

Online Resources

 * In The Steps of Esteban: Tucson's African American Heritage
 * The State of Black Arizona

History
Arizona's Black History Timeline The bibliography,Trailtones: The African-American Heritage of Arizona,compiled by Gloria L. Smith contains materials that highlight African-American heritage in Arizona.
 * Wilson, Bernard J. 2007. The black residents of Tucson and their achievements, 1860-1900: a reference guide. [Tucson, Ariz.]: Bernard Wilson. Available through WorldCat and 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 WorldCat and Sabio Library.

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 Esteban, a 16th Century Explorer.

Also see:


 * Early Settlers
 * African American Soldiers
 * Establishing Neighborhoods
 * Dunbar School and Educational Opportunities

Church Records
Phoenix: Tanner Chapel AME Church, 1887- History

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

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


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

Other Records

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

Archives and Libraries
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
Black Family Genealogy & Historical Society P. O. Box 90683 Phoenix, Arizona 85066-0683 Website & Research Aids