Mary McLeod Bethune - Distinguished American Series Pamphlet, 1975

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Mary McLeod Bethune - Distinguished American Series Pamphlet, 1975

1975

This educational pamphlet relates the biographical story of Mary McLeod Bethune with details of her career in promoting education for African Americans. It includes a photograph of the unveiling of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in Lincoln Park, Washington, DC.

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SNAC Resource ID: 11617070

National Archives at College Park

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Bethune, Mary McLeod, 1875-1955

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Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (born Mary Jane McLeod; July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator, stateswoman, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist, and civil rights activist. Bethune founded the National Council for Negro Women in 1935, established the organization's flagship journal Aframerican Women's Journal, and resided as president or leader for myriad African American women's organizations including the National Association for Colored Women and the National Youth Administration'...