The Records of Community Learning Week 1979-1998

Location of collection:

Virginia Union University

L. Douglas Wilder Library

Virginia Union University

1500 North Lombardy Street

Richmond, VA 23220

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Selicia Allen

Email: sngregory@vuu.edu

Email: archives@vuu.edu

Phone: (804) 278-4117

Fax: (804) 257-5818

Web: www.vuu.edu/library/archives-special-collections

Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

These records reflect the activities and events of Community Learning Week (CLW) at Virginia Union University and in the Richmond community. CLW was organized in 1979 by the Richmond Committee of Black Clergy and the Office of Student Development at Virginia Union University. Rev. T.C. Milner headed the clergy group and Dr. Grace Pleasants directed the Virginia Union University office. The intent was to bring together the community to honor the memory and mission of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pleasants served as program coordinator with Milner assisting until 1983 when Milner became program director. The week-long celebration includes a Community Leaders Breakfast and educational and cultural events throughout the city.

Physical description:

This collection is 24 linear feet in size.