Intercultural Cancer Council records

The Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) was founded in 1995 to address health disparities amongst minority populations suffering from cancer. This organization was an outgrowth of the biennial symposium series, “Minorities, the Medically Underserved & Cancer,” led by Dr. Lovell A. Jones. Dr. Armin Weinberg from Baylor College of Medicine partnered with Dr. Jones to spearhead the Intercultural Cancer Council to collaboratively unite driven individuals from around the nation in combating health disparities in cancer care.

Intercultural Cancer Council values its history, accomplishments, and the people who made it happen. Preserving the materials of the organization provides unique testimony to the achievements of ICC and ensures their place in the collective memory forever.

Overview of Collection

Collection ID: IC 107
Collection Title: Intercultural Cancer Council records
Dates: 1993-2016
Size (as of June 2026): 3 cubic feet (6 boxes); 4.2 GB digital files
Inventory available and searchable at https://archives.library.tmc.edu/ic-107

About the Collection

As of June 2026, The Intercultural Cancer Council records contain informational materials, photographs, and other materials that document the programs, activities, events, people, and initiatives of the Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC). The collection consists of six boxes of physical materials and 4.2 GB of digital files with potential for growth. Existing materials are searchable online to the folder-level.

Contributing to the Collection

Currently, the collection represents only a fraction of ICC’s prolific history. Many of the records produced by the organization over the years have long-term value. The archive prioritizes records that best illustrate the purpose, activities, and policies of the ICC and seeks documents created by officers, members, directors, employees, and volunteers in pursuit of the ICC’s mission. Organizational records are often grouped into administrative, legal, financial, and public relations categories.

Below are the types of documents used in historical and administrative research:

Articles of incorporation, charters
Audio recordings
Budgets
Bylaws and revisions
Clippings
Constitution and revisions
Correspondence of officers
Directories
Financial statements
Handbooks
Legal documents
Memoranda
Minutes of meetings
Membership lists
Motion picture film and videotape
Newsletters and other publications (generated by the organization)
Organizational charts
Pamphlets, brochures, fliers, etc.
Photographs
Planning documents
Press releases
Reports (annual, committee, etc.)
Rosters
Scrapbooks
Speeches
Subject files
Tax returns

Making a Financial Contribution

Financial support is greatly appreciated and will go toward the preservation of collection materials. To make a financial contribution go to https://library.tmc.edu/make-a-gift:

Designate your gifts to McGovern Historical Center / Give2History
Select “In Honor of”
Enter Tributee Name: Intercultural Cancer Council or ICC Archives

Sending Materials to the Archive

Review IC107 MHC Instructions for Submissions.pdf
Consult with the Archivists (Contact Us)
1. MHC Archivists will be happy to talk with you and assess the details of your potential submission.
Complete the Material Submission Form, https://tmc.libwizard.com/f/submit-materials-icc
Pack the materials
1. Maintain original order of the records. For instance, remove records from your filing cabinet, keeping files in order. If you used binders to organize your records, submit the binders as is. When we process the collection, we will remove the content in the order maintained in the binder. Binders will be discarded.
1. Ideally, place records in standard document boxes (12″ w x 15″ l x 10″ h). Contact the Archives staff if you have:
  1. odd-sized items that do not fit in document boxes
  1. any born-digital items (floppy disks, hard drives, or other computer equipment that contain related records)
1. Try to fill boxes. If more than one record group is in a box, separate each group with a labeled sheet of paper.
1. No hanging files. If you must submit hanging files, please do not hook hanging files on the box edges. This keeps lids from fitting on boxes.
1. If sending confidential or restricted records, please indicate “Restricted” clearly on the box label.
Label the boxes
1. Use the attached label template to label each box. The template provides two labels per page, so you can print several of these forms and complete them as you pack boxes.
1. Please complete the portion below the double-line.
1. Place a label in each box on top of contents.
1. Provide the following information indicated on the label:
  1. Box #: Number boxes (1-99999) as you pack them, maintaining original order.
  1. Date Range: If indicated on the folders, provide the years in which the files are dated. If dates are not readily available, provide an estimated date range.
  1. Description: Provide a brief description of the contents, indicated on the folders) in the box. For example, you can note various folder labels found within the box. This will provide general and immediate access to the records before a more detailed inventory is created.
Provide brief list of contents (optional)
1. Provide a general inventory of the submission that includes the number of boxes and their content. You can use the provided spreadsheet template (IC107-Submission-inventory_yyyymmdd.xlsx) to complete the inventory.
Deliver the materials
1. If local, contact Archives staff to schedule a date and time to bring the materials to the Archives.
1. Notify Archives staff that materials have been shipped. Provide estimated delivery date and tracking information. We recommend using a carrier that provides shipment tracking to ensure the materials arrive safely.
1. Send the Inventory to the Archives prior to shipping or delivering the collection.
1. We will contact you to confirm when materials are received by the Archives.