Black History and Politics: Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Archive

Title: Black History and Politics: Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race Relations Archive

Description: The collection was started in 1998, and is contained in a specific section of the Archive. Suitable for a wide spectrum of interest and ability levels, the material focuses on the history and politics of Black people. It is split into several sections including a small amount of material on the Caribbean (approximately 15 books), with a much more substantial amount on the UK, and also material on the US, Africa, Asia and Australasia. The UK material comprises approximately 140 books and approximately 10 periodicals – some such as Race Today are closed, others such as Carf and Race and Class are still active. In addition there are approximately 50 videos, numerous paper cuttings, leaflets, pamphlets and sound recordings.

Strengths:

Size: c.170 books; 50 video recordings; 10 periodicals

Catalogue: MS Access database

Catalogue URL:

Main URL: http://www.racearchive.org.uk/

Access: The Archive is open access and reference only. Themed boxes of material have, however, been produced for loan to schools and community groups.
Opening hours = Monday - Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm; and Tuesday evenings: 6pm – 8pm

Acquisition dates: 1998 -

Note:

Interest: Asian, Black, Caribbean

Complete: Complete

Subjects

Racial discrimination

Politics

Police

Housing

Justice

Law

Interethnic relations

Ethnic groups

Cultural relations

Civil and political rights

Personal/Corporate names

Places

United States of America

Asia

Africa