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Sep 18 2008

Civil Rights History Project: a New Initiative

The House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights History Project Act (H.R. 998) on September 17. The Act directs the Library of Congress and the National Museum of African American History and Culture to collect oral histories of participants in the Civil Rights movement.

The Civil Rights History Project is a two-phase endeavor. The first involves surveying existing collections in archives, libraries, museums, and other educational institutions. The second involves reproducing and creating a collection of recordings and materials and to catalogue and index the collection for public acces.

Senator Hllary Clinton (D-NY) has introduced companion legislation (S.3511) in the Senate. Action is pending.

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Sep 18 2008

Civil Rights History Project: a New Initiative

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