INTER-RACE INSTITUTE:
An Inventory of Its Records at the Minnesota Historical Society
Manuscripts Collection
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OVERVIEW
| Creator: | INTER-RACE Institute (Minneapolis, Minn.), creator. | |
| Title: | Organization records. | |
| Dates: | 1986-2001. | |
| Language: | Materials in English. | |
| Abstract: | Administrative files, training/curricula materials, client files, and other records of the International Institute for Interracial Interaction, Inc. (INTER-RACE), an Augsburg College-based think tank, consulting, and diversity training firm founded in 1988 and dedicated to promoting positive relations among businesses, health-care organizations, the public sector, educational institutions, policy-makers, the media, community groups, police departments, and religious institutions. Vivian Jenkins Nelsen was a co-founder and president and CEO of the organization. | |
| Quantity: | 7.0 cubic feet (7 boxes). | |
| Location: | See Detailed Description for shelf locations. |
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Access Restrictions:
Access to records less than twenty-five years old requires written permission.
Use Restrictions:
Quotation or publication, beyond the fair use provisions of the copyright law, from records less than twenty-five years old requires written permission.
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. INTER-RACE Institute (Minneapolis, Minn.). Organization Records. Minnesota Historical Society.
See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.
Accession Information:
Accession number: 16,211
Processing Information:
Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Catalog ID number: 990073125520104294
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
| 123.F.10.1B | Administrative: | ||||||||||
| Proposal, undated. | |||||||||||
| Organization description, undated. | |||||||||||
| Program descriptions, circa 1991. | |||||||||||
| Initiatives, undated. | |||||||||||
| Funding, circa 1990-1999. 6 folders. | |||||||||||
| Arranged chronologically, materials cover program-specific and organization-wide financing and grants. | |||||||||||
| Training/curricula materials, undated and 1990-1997. 29 folders. | |||||||||||
| Arranged alphabetically, materials include surveys and case studies, diversity dictionaries, guides, questionnaires, a copy of a speech given by Vivian Jenkins Nelson, and course materials from classes taught at the University of Minnesota and Augsburg College. | |||||||||||
| Subject files: | |||||||||||
| Amundson, Roland C., 1999. | |||||||||||
| Cunningham, Susan, 1995. | |||||||||||
| Genesis II, undated. | |||||||||||
| Hershberger, Eric, 1998. | |||||||||||
| Hill, Gary, 1999. | |||||||||||
| Impact of cultural/religious belief on end-of-life decisions, November 1993. | |||||||||||
| Interracial adoption, circa 1990-1994. | |||||||||||
| Institute on Black Chemical Abuse, 1993. | |||||||||||
| Kaufman, Denver, undated and 1993. | |||||||||||
| Native American chemical health issues, circa 1998. | |||||||||||
| Racism close to home, 1994. | |||||||||||
| Olson, Dan, 1999. | |||||||||||
| Think tank directory, undated. | |||||||||||
| Tcath, Jay, 1999. | |||||||||||
| White supremacist groups in the United States, 1993. | |||||||||||
| Client files: | |||||||||||
| Arranged alphabetically by client or project name, materials include background research, meeting notes, internal surveys, brainstorming sessions, and implementations and directives for clients and organizations. There are also some program files, compiled and held by INTER-RACE President and CEO, Vivian Jenkins Nelson, relating to challenges and issues identified by INTER-RACE, which were implemented for organizations and clients. | |||||||||||
| Abariotes - American Variety Theater, 1989-1999. 13 folders. | |||||||||||
| Anoka Hennepin Schools, 1999. 5 folders. | |||||||||||
| Arthritis Foundation - Bureau of Social Services, 1993-1999. 11 folders. | |||||||||||
| Byrne, 1999. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Brunswick United Methodist Church - Capital Complex Security, 1998-1999. 9 folders. | |||||||||||
| Center for Victims of Torture, 2001. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| 123.F.10.2F | Chemical health and spirituality, 1990-1994. 4 folders. | ||||||||||
| Children's Health Care, undated and 1993-2000. 77 folders. | |||||||||||
| Citizens League, 1992-1993. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| City of Brooklyn Park - City of Minneapolis, 1993-1994. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Cleveland State University, circa 1993-1998. 9 folders. | |||||||||||
| 123.F.10.3B | College of Saint Catherine - Contact Yes/Neon, 1989-1994. 5 folders. | ||||||||||
| Cultural Beginnings, circa 1995. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Cultural Diversity Committee - Foundation Health System, 1992-2000. 18 folders. | |||||||||||
| General Mills, 1994-1995. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Giovanni, Nikki - Healtheast 1993-1999. 6 folders. | |||||||||||
| Health Partners, 1994. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Hennepin Drug Court - Junior League, 1991-2000. 11 folders. | |||||||||||
| Juvenile crime, circa 1991-1995. 6 folders. | |||||||||||
| KARE 11 - Mayflower Church, undated and 1989-1994. 4 folders. | |||||||||||
| Mayo Clinic, 1991-1999. 14 folders. | |||||||||||
| 123.F.10.4F | Medtronic, 1995-1997. 10 folders. | ||||||||||
| Mentor Connection Group - Minnesota Minority Partnership, Inc. 1986-2000. 21 folders. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Planning, 1992-1993. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Minnesota Sixth District - Plymouth Police Department, undated and 1992-2000. 20 folders. | |||||||||||
| Police/Community: | |||||||||||
| A program set up to improve understanding between community residents and the Minneapolis Police. Materials include meeting minutes, notes and press releases. There is also a much information documenting annual retreats organized by INTER-RACE, focusing on improving relations between police and the community, while examining the perceptions and stereotypes each has of the other. | |||||||||||
| 1989-1993. 22 folders. | |||||||||||
| 123.F.10.5B | Undated and 1991-1997. 47 folders. | ||||||||||
| Policy Makers' Dilemma - Power Greater than Oneself, 1993, 1998-2000. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Preus Leadership, 1993-1999. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Prevent the Hate, undated and 1995-1998. 9 folders. | |||||||||||
| Race and Media: | |||||||||||
| 1990-1994. 7 folders. | |||||||||||
| 123.F.10.6F | 1993-1994. 7 folders. | ||||||||||
| Ramsey County Sheriffs Office, undated and 1991-1998. 9 folders. | |||||||||||
| Resources for Child Caring, 1999-2001. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Roseville area schools, 1993. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Sabathani Community Center - Safe School, 1995, 1997. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| Science Museum of Minnesota, 1997-2001. 15 folders. | |||||||||||
| SEARCH Institute, 1995-1998. 3 folders. | |||||||||||
| Southwest/West Central Educational Cooperative Service - St. Cloud University, 1995, 1999. 2 folders. | |||||||||||
| St. David's School: | |||||||||||
| 1993-2001. 22 folders. | |||||||||||
| 123.F.10.7B | 1999-2001. 2 folders. | ||||||||||
| St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 1998. | |||||||||||
| St. Paul Companies, undated and 1994-1999. 44 folders. | |||||||||||
| State Constitution Commission - Towards Renewed Unity and Service Together (TRUST), 1990-1999. 12 folders. | |||||||||||
| University of Minnesota, 1992-1999. 14 folders. | |||||||||||
| Urban Coalition - Wilder Foundation, Inc., 1989-1995. 5 folders. | |||||||||||
CATALOG HEADINGS
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.
- Topics:
- Consulting firms -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
- Cultural pluralism.
- Diversity in the workplace.
- Research institutes -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
- Persons:
- Nelsen, Vivian Jenkins.
- Organizations:
- Augsburg College.
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