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Main sources for the MIT Black History Project include the Institute Archives, the MIT Museum, campus publications, and members of the MIT community. Oral history is also a valuable evidentiary tool, supplementing and enriching the store of more traditional historical evidence. Additionally, the project draws material from relevant collections and publications at large.
Bang Orchestra hologram, ca. late 1980s

Bang Orchestra hologram, ca. late 1980s

MLK Day March, 1980

MLK Day March, 1980

Michael Feld and Ron McNair, 1980s

Michael Feld and Ronald McNair, 1980s

Will Smith, 1986

Will Smith, 1986

Spring Weekend Nerd Auction, 1987

Spring Weekend Nerd Auction, 1987

Halloween party at MIT, 1984

Halloween party, 1984

Janie Mines, 1980

Janie Mines, 1980

Udo Ukweni Udo with Ed Miller on set of "Dialing for Dollars" TV show, ca. 1968

Udo Ukweni Udo with Ed Miller on set of "Dialing for Dollars" TV show, ca. 1968

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