Discover

The Archives.

From the research facilities at the Vivian G. Harsh Collection to the display cases of the Bronzeville Visitor Imformation Center, or the digital archives of various institutions to the attics and offices of people who live in and know this history like the lyrics to their favorite song, the history of the Black Metropolis can be found in many different places. Here is a list of people, places and archival collections that hold significant pieces of the story and are open to access with the click of a button or a journey to the location.

Analog (Papers, collections and other physical materials)

Digital (Found on the web)

The Historians.

Timuel Black
Harold Lucas
Christopher R. Reed
Eddie Read
Dr. Conrad Worrill

The Music & Poetry.

Often we don’t realize how much the music we listen to today is influenced by music made and poetry written over half a century ago. The following gives a taste of some of the music influenced by the jazz greats who provided a soundtrack to the streets of Bronzeville on a regular basis.