The Community Archives Program at the Austin History Center is dedicated to collecting and preserving the history of underrepresented and marginalized groups in Austin and Travis County. This program strives to provide historical recognition and representation for the lives and experiences of Austin's diverse communities by intentionally documenting the histories of African American, Mexican American & Latine, and Asian Pacific American communities in Austin and Travis County. 

Through community engagement and outreach initiatives, the Community Archives Program acquires historical materials (such as personal and family documents and photographs, periodicals, oral histories, business records, etc.) to add to the Austin History Center’s historical collection. The program also develops programming and events to educate the general public about a more inclusive and diverse history of Austin and Travis County.

For more information about the Community Archives Program, please contact us at: communityarchives@austintexas.gov

Check out this video to learn more about the Community Archives Program.