M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club records, 1921-2004.

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M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club records, 1921-2004.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122308827

Includes minute books, 1927-65, 1971-75; correspondence, 1921-59, 1973-78; subject files, 1921-89, and official programs, 1954-87.

1.13 cu. ft.

University at Albany, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6679433

University at Albany, University Libraries

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Lawton, Maria C.

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M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club.

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Historical note: In 1919 this African American women's club was founded in Albany with the goal of "community service, educational advancement, race relations and self development." It was named after Maria C. Lawton, president of the Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, 1916-26, with which it has always been affiliated. It is also associated with the Northeastern Association of Women's Clubs and the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. From th...

National Association of Colored Women's Clubs (U.S.)

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Organized in Washington, D.C. on July 21, 1896 by the merger of National Federation of Afro-American Women, the Women's Era Club of Boston and Colored Women's League of Washington, D.C. The NACWC is the oldest African Amerian secular organization in existence. The club works to promote the education and protect the rights of women and children and to promote interracial understanding. From the description of Records, 2003. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 61111160 ...

Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs.

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Northeastern Association of Women's Clubs.

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