Happy National Black History Month 2025!
Explore new research from U of I's Black History Lab on Black Music, the impact of International Students from Africa, Notable Black Women of U of I, and much more in our Research Features section!
Black History @ the University of Idaho is an ongoing collaboration between the Black History Research Lab and the University of Idaho Library that examines the history and contribution of Black students, faculty, staff, and administrators at the University of Idaho.
Directed by Dr. Sydney Freeman Jr., this digital exhibit space and the regular physical exhibits that accompany and enhance the project seek to uncover untold histories and highlight the accomplishments of Black individuals on campus.
Featured Research:
Faculty Interviews
Short interviews with recent faculty of the university.
Book and Curriculum on Black History at UI
A recent book (left) and accompanying curriculum/course workbook (right) featuring research from this project.
Archive Overview
Time Span
1898 to 2024
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Objects
169
Images
22
Videos
353
PDFs
12
Records
79
Compound Objects
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Sample Items
Black Student Union Promotion Board
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Handwritten note from Siegfried B. Rolland and attached message
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Memorandum concerning funds
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Correspondence regarding the Black Student Union
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Handwritten notes regarding a BSU meeting
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Signed petition to offer Anthropology 158, "Race Problems"
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Idahonian article, "New Course Scheduled at U of I"
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University of Montana correspondence regarding Black Studies
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Correspondence from University of Iowa
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