Federation of Associated Clubs (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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The Federation of Associated Clubs was founded in Indianapolis in 1937 by Starling W. James to unite the city's African-American social clubs for the purpose of improving living and working conditions and social opportunities. Socially, the club organized annual tours of the U.S. and numerous foreign countries.

From the description of Records, 1937-1978. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 32587674

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referencedIn Goens, Lillian Marie, d. 1984. Papers, 1884-1984 (bulk 1970-1984). Indiana Historical Society Library
creatorOf Federation of Associated Clubs (Indianapolis, Ind.). Records, 1937-1978. Indiana Historical Society Library
referencedIn Progressive Community Club. Records, 1940-1982 (bulk 1957-1977). Indiana Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Black Women in the Middle West Project. corporateBody
associatedWith Goens, Lillian Marie, d. 1984. person
associatedWith James, Starling W. corporateBody
associatedWith Progressive Community Club. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Indiana--Indianapolis
Indianapolis (Ind.)
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African American artists
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Clubs
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Active 1937

Active 1978

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