Instruction

The goal of archival instruction sessions taught by the Avery Research Center faculty is to give students the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to effectively and efficiently find, interpret, and use archives, manuscripts, and other types of unique primary sources.


Our sessions are tailored to the needs of particular classes or special interest groups. Additionally, we can give presentations to departmental faculty and staff who wish to incorporate primary source materials into their coursework. For more information about services that we can provide, please see here.


If you would like to arrange for an instruction session, please fill out this form at least two weeks in advance to arrange for an instruction session.

BUILDING: The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture will be CLOSED on January 20, 2025. We will reopen on January 21st at 10 a.m.

MUSEUM TOURS: We offer self-guided tours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30am-12pm and 2pm-3:30pm. Large groups limited 25 people or less per time slot.

ARCHIVES: Researchers must have a consultation BEFORE making a research appointment. Contact us in advance for further assistance.

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