East Harlem Common Ground Records

Collection

Identifier: MSS 117

Staff Only

East Harlem Common Ground Records -- Digital Collections

Scope and Contents

Collection includes agendas, maps, a guidebook and member listings.This small collection is arranged topically.

Dates

2001-2003

Creator

East Harlem Common Ground (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

A civic, non-partisan association committed to the political education and empowerment of the residents of East Harlem (known as El Barrio), EHCG sought to increase awareness of issues that affected the community and to cultivate leadership amongst its members. Through educational forums, town hall meetings and workshops, the group’s intention was to “make the people of East Harlem (El Barrio) a positive force in shaping the political decisions that affect their lives.” (Mission Statement)

Extent

1.25 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Spanish; Castilian

Metadata Rights Declarations

License: This record is made available under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Creative Commons license.

Additional Description

Abstract

A civic, non-partisan association committed to the political education and empowerment of the residents of East Harlem (known as El Barrio). The collection measures 1.25 cubic feet and includes agendas, maps, a guide book and member listings.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Daniel Perez and Carlos Vargas.

Subjects

Audiocassettes Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Corporation reports Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
East (Spanish) Harlem -- United States -- New York Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Maps Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
urban renewal Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings