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The Vivian G. Harsh Society supports the preservation and growth of the Vivian G. Harsh Collection of Afro-American History and Literature owned by the Chicago Public Library and housed in the Collection’s wing of the Woodson Regional Library. We welcome your exploration of our site.

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The Vivian G. Harsh Society, Inc. Mission: 

  • Cultivate the resources needed to grow, protect and improve the Collection
  • Increase recognition and esteem for the Collection through support of compelling exhibitions and relevant public programs that educate an inclusive audience
  • Develop community partnerships and strategic alliances that will act on behalf of the Collection

The Vivian G. Harsh Society, Inc. Core Values:

We value African-American culture and history, therefore we preserve legacies, encourage the growth of African-American culture and history and educate audiences on the Vivian G. Harsh Collection.

The Vivian G. Harsh Society, Inc. Promise:

As vanguards of the collection, we champion the public’s right to access this potent archival resource of African-American material culture and history.