Geraldyn Hodges Major papers, 1943-1979.

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Geraldyn Hodges Major papers, 1943-1979.

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Primarily newspaper and magazine clippings by or about Major, some personal papers, and two scrapbooks of letters and cards from her 85th birthday celebration in 1979. Also, carbon copies of reports and speeches written by Major during her employment with the New York City Health Department during the 1940s.

1.2 lin. ft.

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Major, Geraldyn Hodges, 1894-

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Publicist, journalist, writer, editor (formerly Geraldyn Dismond). Died in 1984. From the description of Geraldyn Hodges Major papers, 1943-1979. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122639959 ...

New York (N.Y.). Dept. of Health.

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Major, Gerri, 1894-1984

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Geraldyn "Gerri" Hodges Major, journalist and writer, was raised and educated in Chicago. Known then as Geraldyn Dismond, she pursued a professional career as a writer, journalist and editor for several African-American newspapers including the "New York Amsterdam News." Black society was Major's primary journalistic interest, and she wrote about society fashion, food and style, frequently traveling around the globe as she covered social events. From 1934-1946 Major worked for the New York City ...