M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club.
Historical note: In 1919 this African American women's club was founded in Albany with the goal of "community service, educational advancement, race relations and self development."
It was named after Maria C. Lawton, president of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, 1916-26, with which it has always been affiliated. It is also associated with the Northeastern Association of Women's Clubs and the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs.
From the description of M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club records, 1921-2004. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122308827
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| creatorOf | M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club. M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club records, 1921-2004. | University at Albany, University Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Lawton, Maria C. | person |
| associatedWith | National Association of Colored Women's Clubs (U.S.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Northeastern Association of Women's Clubs. | corporateBody |
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| African Americans |
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| African American women |
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