African American Historical And Cultural Museum
~Architectural
Drawing
“ To Promote greater knowledge of the
African-American community of the
Cedar Valley region through the
collection, preservation, and
interpretation of the historical past.”
“ African-American history and culture
of the region is permanently preserved in
a state-of-the-art facility that fosters
intercultural communication and understanding and the development of
healthy, productive, and inclusive
community.”
African American Historical And Cultural Museum
Board Of Directors
Officers
Melvina
Scott
EXCUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Business Owner
Financial Planner
Laura
Nash
PRESIDENT
UNICUE
Byron
Washington
VICE PRESIDENT
UNICUE
Jennifer
Murphy
SECRETARY
East High School
Business Owner
Marvin
Spencer
TREASURER
Juvenile Probation
Officer
Board Members
Dr. Ruth Anderson
Jim Buschkamp
Dr. Allen Hayes
Tim Hunt
Dr. Bulent Uyar
Peg Moses
Dr. Pierre-Damien Mvueykure
Roosevelt Taylor
Byron Washington
Karen McNeil
Retired UNI Professor
Marketing/Communications Specialist
Director, Public policy, University 0f
Northern Iowa
Regional Director, Civilian Centers, Upper
Iowa University
Economics, Assoc Professor
Independent mortgage broker
Prof: African American Literature
& Culture
Retired: John Deere
UNICUE/ Business Owner
UNICUE
Staff and Consultants
Christopher Wendland
Board Attorney
Scott Oltrogge
Accountant
Robert Smith
Business Advisor
Katherine Cota-Uyar
Business Advisor
Delano Cox
Educational Advisor
Charlene Montgomery
Educational Advisor
Carolyn Stevenson
Computer Consultant
Laying the Foundation
major accomplishments to date:
 501 © (3) Tax Exempt status.
 Land donated and approved by BHC Board of Supervisors
 Feasibility Study: ME & V
 Business Plan: UNI SBDC
 African American Association of Museums membership
 Management of Donations: Community Foundation
 Building Design: Gardener Architecture
 Virtual Museum Website.
 Temporary Office Space.
 Educational Partnerships.
 Illinois Central Box car Donation.
 Oral History Project.
 Collection and Transfer of Artifacts.
 On-going fundraising activities, local, state, and National.
Future Museum Site
African-American Triangle
Atlas of Waterloo
1916
Five Sullivan Brothers Park
Salute to five Sullivan brothers.
East Side Ministerial Alliance Building
Proximity To Churches
Payne Memorial AME Church
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
Antioch Baptist Church
African American Historical And Cultural Museum
~Architectural
Drawing
Illinois Central Boxcar:
Transportation & Living Quarters
Life in a Boxcar
Why an African American Museum?
 Best Told by Those who Lived the Experiences.
 More Extensive and Focused History.
 A Cultural and Educational Meeting Place.
Mainstream Museums:
 Neither Staff, Time, Space, Ability nor Inclination to
Explore Details of African American History & Culture.
 Collaborate to Compliment and Enhance Each Other
with Shared Exhibits, Celebrations and Expertise.
Goals
1. Historic Preservation
Promoting greater knowledge of
African-American communities
through the on-going collection,
preservation, and interpretation
of the historical past.
Ada Tredwell: A Living Historian
“Once you take that first
step, it’s easy to take the
rest on your own. The
things you thought you
couldn’t do – now you
can.”
Dorothy Claytor: John Deere Lathe Works WWII
Frank O )
Garrison,jr
Title Contender
Business Owner
D1917-1991
Earnest Van Arsdale: Navy WWII
Antioch Baptist Church Congregation
Goals
2. Educational Partnerships
Promoting awareness and understanding of the African-American
experience through educational
services to citizens of all ages.
Educational Collaborations
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Tell an untold story.
On-site Classes.
Curriculum Integration: For-Credit Classes.
Educational Resources & Research Materials.
Multimedia Resource Center.
U.S. Library of Congress: On-line Research Port.
Unlimited National & International Access.
Programming, Financial, & Mentoring Assistance.
Benefits to Educational Institutions
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On-site Classroom Space.
Access to Archives & Artifacts.
Resource & Research Materials.
Direct of On-line Access.
Recruitment tool for Minority Students.
Visible Support for Enrolled Minority Students.
Publicity for Diversity Initiatives.
Internship Possibilities.
Area of Expertise for Minority Students.
Goals
3. Cultural Presentations
Providing a living cultural institution
through the on-going presentation,
promotion, and interpretation of
African-American visual and
performing arts.
Carl Raye, Actor
John Amos, Actor
Simon Estes, Opera Singer
Ronald V. Dellums, U.S. Representative
Goals
4. Economic Development/Tourism
Providing a cultural destination point
that will draw visitors, tourists, students,
scholars, and economic development to the
underdeveloped area in which it is to be
located, as well as the community at large.
Walter Cunningham School
for Excellence
KBBG-FM
Afro-American Community
Broadcasting
Benefits to African American Community
 Storage/Display of Historical Artifacts.
 Traveling Exhibits: History, Arts, Culture.
 Sense of Pride & Accomplishment.
• Historical Roots.
• Cultural Traditions, Past & Present.
• Positive Contributions.
 Foster & Promote Visual & Performing Arts
 Educational Relevance: Drop-out Rate.
 Economic Development.
Benefits to Community at Large
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Pride in the Community
Unique Tourist Destination Point.
Learn About Our Shared History.
Explore Rich Cultural Traditions.
Balance Negative Media Representations.
Dispel Myths & Crippling Stereotypes.
Gain Greater Understanding & Respect.
Explore Positive Solutions to Racial Dilemmas.
Powerful Unifying Force.
Museum Capital Costs
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Land and Preparation
Construction
Equipment and Furniture
Exhibits/Artifacts
Professional Services
Contingency
Total Cost
$100,000
$2,050,000
$150,000
$250,000
$151,000
$50,621
$2,751,621
Fundraising Activities
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Private Foundations.
City, State and National Government Sources.
On-going Local Events and Activities.
Brick Campaign.
Capital Campaign.
Join us on the FAST TRACK!
Add your name to the replica train!
Conductor
Engine
Dining Car
Passenger Car
Boxcar
Caboose
$50,000
$10,000
$5,000
$2,500
$1,000
$750
AAHCM is a 501©(3) Organization * All Donations are Tax Deductible
Brick Project
Your name will be permanently engraved on a
brick used in the building - make a ‘concrete’
contribution and go down in history as
having helped make the Museum a reality!
4”x 8” Brick
8”x 8” Brick
$500 and above
$1,000 and above
Dedicated Gifts
 Make your donation in honor of one the
major history makers of our region, or
someone who has touched your life.
 AAHCM will dedicate a space or an
appropriate Museum component in the
name of this person.
PowerPoint Presentation Developed by Janet Parrish & Kris Nardini
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319.277.0721