University Libraries Presents the Kinsey Collection
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In September the University Libraries displayed “The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures
of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey– Where Art and History Intersect,” a national touring
exhibit of authentic and rare artifacts, art, books, documents, and manuscripts that
tell the often untold story of African American achievement and contribution.
“Bernard and Shirley Kinsey’s passion for African American history, art, and culture
has resulted in a stunning collection of African American art, documents, and artifacts
spanning 400 years of history,” says dean of libraries Mark Roosa.
With education as a goal, the Kinsey Collection has been on national tour since 2007
and has been seen by over 3 million visitors. The collection has exhibited at the
Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the California African American Museum,
the DuSable Museum of African American History, and many other museums. The collection
has been cited in three national awards including the President’s National Award for
Museum and Library Services. The Kinsey Collection program book serves as a companion
to the exhibit and has been adopted by the Florida Department of Education to teach
African American history to students in grades K-12 statewide.
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