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Bronzeville
Historical
Society
Purpose and Goals

To preserve, protect, collect and perpetuate the records
of African Americans who live   or lived in Chicago·

To recognize the contributions of African Americans who
participated in the establishment of Chicago and the
surrounding area.

To stimulate interest in the history of Chicago and black
history research.

To stimulate interest in the history research materials·
To publish genealogical and historical research
materials·
To provide a forum to exchange research methods and
ideas with other members·

To establish a data base for locating family members
throughout the city, state, and the  nation·

To offer programs by which members can   obtain
knowledge and “how-to” information on researching
their family history
The Bronzeville / Black Chicagoan Historical
Society was founded in 1999 by a  small group
of enthusiastic Black Family History researchers.
It was chartered in Illinois as a 501 (c) (3)  not-for-profit
organization in 2001.  Membership enrollment is ongoing.

Volunteer researchers and advisors are encouraged to join.
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