Brief Description: The Kwanza Fest collection consists of material relating to Kwanza Fest, a festival produced by the nonprofit organization, Kwanza Cultural Arts Festivities and Parade. The collection was assembled by the Black Archives, from multiple donors, between 1976 and 2000. The materials document the festival's administration and publicity, as well as a general history of Kwanzaa. Many materials refer to the Gusman Theater, and Doran G. Cooper who worked for the Miami Center Lowe Art Museum and the Cultural Advisory Council of Overtown. The bulk of the collection is made up of promotional materials, such as newspaper clippings and flyers. The collection contains some information on Kwanza events produced by other organizations. The collection does not contain extensive financial documentation.

Record Series Number: 01/BAF MS_00126

Created by: Black Archives (1977-present)

Volume: 0.75 Linear Feet

Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on this material

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Rights/Use Restrictions: (c) 2010 The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Director of The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. An image license agreement must be signed prior to recording or copying images.

Related Materials: Arts of Black South Florida collection