Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce Records

A speaker stands at a podium
Robert Maynard speaking at podium, Lionel Wilson seated to the left, 1981, Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce records, MS 158, African American Museum & Library at Oakland, Oakland Public Library.

The Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce (NCBCC) was established in Oakland, California in 1978 by the members of the United Men of Action, Inc. to promote and support black businesses and black tourism in Northern California.

The Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce records consist of constitution and bylaws, meeting minutes, brochures, newsletters, and photographs of the organization and assorted conference programs and flyers related to black business.

Dates: 1979-1998
 
Collection number: MS 158
 
Creator: Coffey, Oscar J. Jr.
 
Creator: Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce
 
Collection Size: 1.5 linear feet (3 boxes + 1 oversized box)
 

Guide to the Northern California Black Chamber of Commerce Records

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