Turpeau, Anne B. (Anne Brock), 1924-

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Social activist.

From the description of Anne B. Turpeau papers, 1915-1986 (bulk 1960-1986). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71071950

Biographical Note

  • 1924, Mar. 6: Born, Anne Stuart Brock, Institute, W. Va.
  • 1944: B.S. degree in education, West Virginia State College, Institute, W.Va.
  • 1944 - 1945 : Graduate studies as a Rosenwald Fellow, School of Journalism, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  • 1946: Married Michel M. Turpeau
  • 1962: M.A. degree in African Studies, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
  • 1968 - 1969 : Director, Neighborhood Development Center, Washington Urban League, Washington, D.C.
  • 1969 - 1972 : Associate director, Washington Urban League, Washington, D.C.
  • 1972 - 1974 : Community affairs director, District of Columbia Bicentennial Commission
  • 1976 - 1979 : Chair, District of Columbia Commission for Women
  • 1977 - 1978 : Chair, District of Columbia International Women's Year Coordinating Committee
  • 1977: Head, District of Columbia delegation, National Women's Conference, Houston, Tex.
  • 1978 - 1983 : Cochair, Continuing Committee of the National Women's Conference
  • 1980: Member, United States delegation, United Nations Decade for Women, World Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark

From the guide to the Anne B. Turpeau Papers, 1915-1986, (bulk 1960-1986), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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African American women
Civil rights
Civil rights
Community development
Community development
Crime prevention
Housing
International Women's Decade, 1976-1985
Occupational training
Public utilities
Urban renewal
Women
Women
Women's rights
Women's rights
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Birth 1924

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