Archives Programs

The Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts and the Sheridan Libraries is growing a collection of African American primary sources with a special emphasis on local history and culture that stands unprecedented in Maryland. In collaboration with donors, we are developing collections that illuminate the region’s arts, politics, and history. The Baltimore Africana Archives Initiative is only the first phase of this ambitious historic preservation plan. The JHU-University of Baltimore Community Archives Program is a joint program of BHPLA and the University of Baltimore Special Collections and Archives, endeavors to support the dedicated efforts of Black community archivists by strengthening the visibility and efficacy of community archive and heritage activities.