Collection 072 - Association of Concerned Africa Scholars

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ZA COM MR-AAO-072

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Association of Concerned Africa Scholars

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  • 1977 - present (Accumulation)

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The Michigan State University holds the archives of the organisation covering the period 1977-2001.

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ACAS was founded in 1977 at Michigan State University to provide an alternative analysis of Africa and US policy towards Africa. It developed communication and action networks between scholars in Africa and the USA. It mobilised support in the USA for anti-apartheid solidarity. It continues to work on current African issues.

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limb@msu.edu
concernedafricascholars.org
Peter Limb, Assoc. Prof History and Africana Bibliographer
Michigan State University
Peter Limb, Assoc. Prof History and Africana Bibliographer
Michigan State University
East Lansing
Michigan
United States of America

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