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Friends of E. Azalia Hackley Collection (FAH)

The Friends of the E. Azalia Hackley Collection (FAH) is committed to increasing awareness and financial resources for the Hackley Collection. FAH supports the Collection through membership and advocacy. Members of FAH form a network of friends that supports and enhances the collection development process. Under the umbrella of the Friends of Detroit Public Library Foundation, FAH members receive the benefits of both parent and subsidiary organizations. Those benefits include, among others, invitations to pre-sales and pre-exhibit opening events, special invitations to author lecture/signings, private receptions with performing artists, reserved seating for Hackley concerts, and more. The E. Azalia Hackley Collection is one of the nation’s foremost research collections for the documentation of achievements by Blacks in all genres of the performing arts. Created in 1943 by a gift from the Detroit chapter of the National Association of Negro Musicians, the Collection was named in honor of Madame E. Azalia Hackley (1867-1922), singer, educator and humanitarian. Madame Hackley is revered for a life-long career in promoting Black music and musicians. The E. Azalia Hackley Collection is an archive devoted to preserving the legacy of the Black performing artist for the world. JOIN FAH: Friends of the Hackley Collection TODAY! and support this trailblazing special collection. Download a membership form: Please send completed form and checks to: Detroit Public Library -The E. Azalia Hackley Collection 5201 Woodward Avenue / Detroit, MI 48202 Thank you for your support