After he researched and wrote a book on his family's history, Hunter, realizing that family root searches can be expensive ventures, raised several hundred thousand dollars from his own pocket and the contributions of individuals and corporations to open the Julius K. Hunter & Friends African American Research Collection at the St. Louis County Library.
After he researched and wrote a book about his family's history, Hunter, recognizing that genealogy research can be costly, contributed several hundred thousand dollars from his own funds and the contributions of individuals and corporations to establish the Julius K. Hunter & Friends African American Research Collection at the St. Louis County Library.