Wilhelmina F. Adams papers : additions, [ca. 1930]-1981.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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Organizational History and List of Officers Organizational History 1909 Issued the “Call,” a statement calling for a conference to protest discrimination and violence against African Americans Convened the National Negro Conference on May 31 and June 1, New York, N.Y. E...

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs

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The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. founded in 1935, emerged as a national non-profit organization in light of the need to promote and protect the interests of women business owners and professionals. The importance of education and economic development through entrepreneurship was emphasized as women sought to support women through community service and social activism. The NANBPWC, Inc. through its national leadership, regional districts and local...

National Council of Negro Women

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The National Council of Negro Women (NANW) was founded December 5, 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. It grew out of the National Association of Colored Women (NACW). Bethune was an educator and the daughter of former slaves. She branched off the ideas of the NACW and began the start of the NCNW to help African American women and their families. Women on the council fought more towards political and economic successes of black women to uplift them in society. NCNW fulfills this mission through researc...

Adams, Wilhelmina F. (Wilhelmina Ferris), -1987

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Civic leader of New York City and a major figure in local Democratic Party activities. From the guide to the Wilhelmina F. Adams papers, 1914-[ca. 1970, (The New York Public Library. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division.) Wilhelmina F. Adams was a political and civil rights activist for African Americans and women in New York City. She was the first African American woman to be elected a delegate to the Democratic Nati...

United Negro College Fund

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Founded in 1944 to enhance the quality of education by providing financial assistance to deserving students, raising operating funds for member colleges and universities, and increasing access to technology for students and faculty at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). From the description of Statistical reports, 1986-1988. (Benedict College). WorldCat record id: 70967588 Research Dept. was established in 1968 to gather and disseminate information about Un...

Harlem Hospital Center. Chaplaincy Committee.

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Friends of Liberian Youth.

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Democratic Party (N.Y.)

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Order of the Eastern Star

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The Order of the Eastern Star is an organization for women that is affiliated with the Freemasons. From the description of Order of the Eastern Star collection, 1940-1956. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 38509524 The Order of the Eastern Star is a fraternal organization open to both men and women. Although its teachings are based on those in the Bible, individuals of all beliefs are welcome to join. From the guide to the Order of the Eastern Star r...

Tioga Democratic Club (New York, N.Y.)

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United Democratic Club (New York (N.Y.)

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Women's City Club of New York

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Aeolian Ladies of Charity.

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Manhattan (New York, N.Y.). Community Planning Board.

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