Research at MTCC
To aid in the public's exploration of African American history in Arkansas, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center offers a variety of resources to help with research and historical references.
Artifact Research
The Museum collects artifacts and documents that preserve the history of African Americans in Arkansas. The artifact collection is available for research on a limited basis. Scholars are allowed to conduct research on individual items from the collection once approved by the museum director. Researchers must contact museum staff at least 2 weeks before to prearrange all research time to be spent at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, to ensure that adequate staff and physical facilities will be available.
Guidelines for conducting artifact research:
- 1. Submit a copy of a research proposal for approval.
- 2. Prearrange all research time to be spent at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, to ensure that adequate staff and physical facilities will be available.
- 3. Comply with all conditions imposed by the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center staff to protect its collections and facilities.
- 4. Credit the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center as source in all published results.
- 5. Provide the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center with a copy of any published results (at researcher's cost) which are obtained from the use of resources.
Artifact Donation
For more information about any of our research center or artifact research, contact Bryan McDade, Curator of Collections.
Would you like to see your family history included in MTCC's collection?
Click here to learn more about donating items to MTCC.
Policies & Procedures
Below, please find documents related to collections policies, strategic plans, emergency procedures and other policies. If you have further questions, please call the museum at (501) 683-3593 or email info@mosaictemplarscenter.com.