Penn State Altoona
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Blair County Black history documents on display at Penn State Altoona
Black history documentation from around Blair County will be on display Thursday, Feb. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of the Slep Student Center.
Credit: Sharon Siegfried
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February 16, 2026
ALTOONA, Pa. - Black history documentation from around Blair County will be on display Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4-7 p.m. in Slep Fireside.
The documents are of significance to the county and provide an opportunity to observe, reflect, and engage in thoughtful conversation about its role in African American history.
The display is provided by Harriett Gaston, academic advisor at Penn State Altoona and local African American historian.
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