Donate / Loan Artifacts

Cleaning Antique

The Museum is actively collecting items related to the African American experience in Iowa. To inquire about donating an item, please contact the Curator at (319) 862-2101 x17. Currently, our greatest needs are in the following areas:

  • Photos of African Americans in Iowa, any time period
  • Papers of all kinds (including diaries, personal letters, newsletters, etc.)
  • Civil Rights materials
  • Items related to African American military service
  • Items related to African American-owned businesses
  • Items connected to African American farmers
  • Items from African American fraternal organizations
  • Items from African American churches
  • Items related to Buxton, Iowa