Alma John papers 1955-1980

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Alma John papers 1955-1980

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Radio talk show producer and registered nurse. Alma John became a registered nurse in 1929, working at Harlem Hospital, She later was appointed Director of the School for Practical Nurses at the Upper Manhattan Young Women's Christian Association, thereby becoming the first African-American woman director of a school of practical nursing n New York State. As Executive Director of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, she hosted and wrote the scripts for the radio program, "Brown Women in White." In 1952 she got her first radio program on station WWRL, covering everything from religion to teenagers. Alma John later wrote a syndicated column that appeared in the African-American press, and also hosted and and eventually produced the televison program "Black Pride.". The collection consists of personal papers; diaries and datebooks, 1950-1980; correspondence, 1930s-1980s; radio scripts from Alma John's various shows on WWRL; typescripts and news clippings of her columns; and printed matter and newsletters from the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, the Black Nurse Association and other African-American nursing organizations. Material on the Alma John Workshop, a program geared toward improved public health, education and community involvement, include newsletters, clippings and administrative records.

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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section

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John, Alma, 1906-1986.

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Radio talk show producer and registered nurse. Alma John became a registered nurse in 1929, working at Harlem Hospital, She later was appointed Director of the School for Practical Nurses at the Upper Manhattan Young Women's Christian Association, thereby becoming the first African-American woman director of a school of practical nursing n New York State. As Executive Director of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, she hosted and wrote the scripts for the radio program, "Brown W...

Black Nurse Association.

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Alma John Workshops Association

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National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses

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Organized in 1908 to achieve higher professional standards, end discriminatory practices against black nurses, and develop leadership among black nurses. Dissolved in 1951. From the description of National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses records, 1908-1958. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122686937 Founded in 1908; disbanded in 1951. From the description of National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses records, 1908-1951 [microform]. (Unknown). WorldCat r...