Phyllis Wheatley YWCA

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Dates:
Active 1897
Active 1955

Biographical notes:

The Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the Indianapolis YWCA was established in 1923 as the first and only independent black YWCA in America and was named after a famous Afro-American poet. By 1928, the organization was located at 601 West Street and became a hub of cultural and educational activity. The organization offered concerts, plays, and various seminars and conferences, as well as practical classes and recreation. The branch closed in 1959.

From the description of Records, 1897-1955. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 19771718

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Subjects:

  • African Americans
  • African Americans
  • African Americans
  • African Americans
  • African American women
  • African American women
  • Newsletters
  • Physical education for women
  • Physical fitness for women
  • Sports for women
  • Women
  • Women
  • Women
  • Women
  • Women
  • Young Men's Christian associations
  • Young Women's Christian associations

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  • Indiana--Indianapolis (as recorded)