Downey, Virtea Washington, 1913-

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A native and resident of Indianapolis, Ind., Downey taught in Indianapolis public schools for 25 years. Through the Indianapolis Section of the National Council of Negro Women, she helped launch the Black Women in the Middle West Project.

From the description of Papers, 1913-1985 (bulk 1970-1985). (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 19771875

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creatorOf Downey, Virtea Washington, 1913-. Papers, 1913-1985 (bulk 1970-1985). Indiana Historical Society Library
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Indiana--Indianapolis
Weaver Settlement (Ind.)
Indianapolis (Ind.)
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African American Baptists
African Americans
African Americans
African American women
African American women
Church buildings
Church bulletins
Church charities
Church newsletters
Women and religion
Women in church work
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Birth 1913

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