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created by statute in 1987 to direct the Depart-
ment's cultural programs (Senate Bill no. 699).
The Division provides policy, fiscal, strategic
planning, and administrative direction to five pro-
grams: the Commission on Airo-American Histo-
ry and Culture; the Maryland Ethnic Heritage
Commission; the Commission on Indian Affairs;
the St. Mary's City Commission; and the Mary-
land Historical Trust. The Director of the Divi-
sion serves as the Secretary's designee in all as-
pects of State cultural programs.
COMMISSION ON AFRO-AMERICAN
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Chairperson: Mary S. Johnson, 1989
Rev. James J. Fuller, 1988; Phebe R. Jacobsen,
1988; Harry J. Bunch, 1989; A. Pierce Middleton,
1989; William H. Kiah, 1990; Elizabeth M.
Oliver, 1990; Mary B. Adams, 1991; Dr. Roland
C. McConnell, 1991.
Steven C. Newsome, Executive Director
c/o Banneker-Douglass Museum of Airo-
American Life and History
84 Franklin St.
Annapolis 21401 Telephone: 974-2893
Originally known as the Maryland Commission
on Negro History and Culture, this Commission
was created in 1969 (Chapter 435, Acts of 1969).
Chapter 627, Acts of 1971, reformed the Commis-
sion, and in 1971 the Commission was assigned to
Morgan State College by Executive Order. In
1974, the Commission was renamed the Commis-
sion on Airo-American and Indian History and
Culture and made part of the Department of Eco-
nomic and Community Development (Chapter
386, Acts of 1974). The Commission became the
Commission on Afro-American History and Cul-
ture in 1976 (Chapter 120, Acts of 1976). In 1987,
it was transferred to the Department of Housing
and Community Development (Senate Bill no.
699).
The Commission serves as statewide coordina-
tor and clearinghouse for preserving and docu-
menting evidence of the black experience in Mary-
land. It specializes in research assistance and
collecting historical materials—art objects,
memorabilia, manuscripts, photographs, and other
articles of significance to black history and cul-
ture. It also provides exhibits, programs, and re-
source materials to the community at large and to
educational systems and institutions within the
State. In addition, the Commission participates in
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a continuing statewide survey to locate and identi-
fy those sites and buildings of historical and cul-
tural significance to the black experience in Mary-
land.
The Commission consists of nine members ap-
pointed by the Governor with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate for staggered four-year terms.
Subject to the approval of the Secretary of Hous-
ing and Community Development, the Commis-
sioners appoint the Director. The Commission al-
so includes an Advisory Committee consisting of
a maximum of twenty-one members (Code 1957,
Art. 41B, sees. 5-301 through 5-306).
MARYLAND ETHNIC HERITAGE
COMMISSION
Chairperson: Morgan H. Pritchett, 1990
Willard L. Edmiston, 1988; Hiroshi Nakazawa,
1988; Cesar Surdokas, 1988; Laila K. Atallah,
1989; Stephen Basarab, 1989; Eugene M.
Diamond, 1989; Sol del Ande Eaton, 1989;
Andree M. Leath, 1989; Lea Kiik, 1990; Danuta
Mostwin, 1990; Hardev S. Palta, 1990; Marsha
Weinberg, 1990; two vacancies.
Director: Maria B. Galindo
15 W. Mulberry St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 333^229
The Maryland Ethnic Heritage Commission
was created within the Department of Economic
and Community Development in 1984 (Chapter
116, Acts of 1984). It replaced the Commission on
Ethnic Affairs, created by Executive Order in
1977. In 1987, the Commission became part of the
Department of Housing and Community Develop-
ment (Senate Bill no. 699).
Through the Secretary of Housing and Commu-
nity Development, the Commission advises the
Governor on State programs and activities relat-
ing to Maryland's ethnic heritage. The Commis-
sion sponsors and promotes cultural and educa-
tional projects to further knowledge and
appreciation of ethnic history throughout the
State. It recommends and stimulates the com-
memoration of historical events and the official
recognition of accomplishments made by individu-
als and organizations from ethnic communities
and promotes research and preservation of the
traditions of Maryland's ethnic cultures.
The Commission strives to promote understand-
ing among ethnic groups and between ethnic
groups and the community at large. It provides
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