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Certain groups in the United States remain at high risk and suffer disproportionately from tobacco-related illness and death despite progress made in reducing tobacco use. To address gaps in research on tobacco-related disparities and develop a comprehensive agenda aimed at reducing such disparities, representatives from funding agencies, community-based organizations, and academic institutions convened at the National Conference on Tobacco and Health Disparities in 2002. Conference participants reviewed the current research, identified existing gaps, and prioritized scientific recommendations. Panel discussions were organized to address research areas affecting underserved and understudied populations, We report major research recommendations made by the conference participants in several scientific domains. These recommendations will ultimately help guide the field in reducing and eliminating tobacco-related disparities in the United States.

This article examines the social factors associated with differences in smoking prevalence. Findings indicate that there are significant social disparities in tobacco use and that education level and ethnicity influence smoking habits and should be considered when developing treatment and prevention strategies.

Presents a brief overview of the evolution of documentary material of Native American cultures and problems confronted by researchers in locating relevant information. Bibliographic sources for research are discussed and a directory of major repositories of Native American art documentation is provided. (EA)

The article focuses on Latin American art archives that belong to the New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC), which consists of the Frick Art Reference Library and the libraries of the Brooklyn Museum and Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The article discusses the creation of an online catalog shared by the members of NYARC called Arcade, which facilitates easier access to all the collections. The article discusses the history of the affiliated museums and their Latin American archives.

The article discusses the history costume and fashion design at the Brooklyn Museum Library in New York City. It states that the museum performs design collections in the costume and textile design with extensive ethnographic collections. In addition, the Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Natural History have gathered encyclopedic from the of books, periodicals and portfolios.

: BackgroundSmoking prevalence rates in some ethnic minority groups are elevated relative to the majority population. Thus, identifying cessation interventions that are effective for these groups is important. This article reviews published studies that examine effects of smoking cessation interventions relevant to racial ethnic minority populations.: MethodsA literature search of tobacco interventions, reporting smoking cessation outcomes (including quit rates) in U.S. minority populations, was conducted for the period 1985 to 2001.: ResultsThirty-six studies met preset criteria for inclusion. Twenty-three reported quit rates for African Americans, 4 for Asian/Pacific Islanders, 3 for Native Americans, and 10 for Hispanics.: ConclusionsThe disproportionate number of studies that focused on African American smokers compared with the other major racial/ethnic groups suggests the need for continued efforts to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions for all ethnic minority populations. Abstinence rates varied considerably depending on study design and intervention strategy. Moreover, a relatively small percentage of studies that were randomized trials reported statistically significant findings, and most used intervention strategies that do not reflect the current state-of-the-art. These results strongly suggest that more research is needed to identify successful smoking cessation interventions in these populations. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article focuses on the evolution of the Brooklyn Museum from a library into an art museum. The Museum, which was founded in 1823 as an educational institution that will serve the intellectual needs of the public, was turned into a museum in 1890 to be a representation of the civilizations of the past and present. The historical significance of the Brooklyn Museum as a unique fine arts center is discussed. The article also talks about the organization and the growth of collections in the museum.