National Council of Negro Women: subject vertical files
The subject vertical files contain publications and printed materials, such as newspaper clippings, press releases, pamphlets, and flyers from 1930s to 1980s. These items highlight the activities, programs, and events of the National Council of Negro Women.
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Date of Original
1917/1989
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs
Women in community organization
Women&s rights
African American women social reformers
African American women
Location
United States, District of Columbia, Washington, 38.89511, -77.03637
United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
United States, Missouri, City of Saint Louis, St. Louis, 38.62727, -90.19789
United States, New York, 43.00035, -75.4999
United States, New York, New York County, New York, 40.7142691, -74.0059729
United States, New York, Suffolk County, Long Island, 40.81677, -73.06622
United States, Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, 32.78306, -96.80667
Medium
archival materials
newsletters
brochures
newspaper clippings
correspondence
fliers (printed matter)
administrative records
journals (periodicals)
reports
Type
Text
Description
The National Council of Negro Women was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. The organization was created with the mission to advance the opportunities and the quality of life for African American women, their families, and communities. The subject vertical files contain publications and printed materials, such as newspaper clippings, press releases, pamphlets, and flyers from 1930s to 1980s. These items highlight the activities, programs, and events of the council.
Language
eng
Contributing Institution
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
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