Entre Nous Bridge Club papers, 1924-1994.

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Entre Nous Bridge Club papers, 1924-1994.

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The Entre Nous Bridge Club Papers (1924-1994) consist of minute books; official and financial records; social event materials, and miscellaneous materials including correspondence and newspaper clippings. Of note are several mentions of the group's involvement in protesting racial discrimination during World War II and financial support of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) and Avery Normal Institute.

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College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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The Avery Normal Institute was established by the American Missionary Association (AMA) in Charleston, South Carolina in 1865. It originally served as a school for former slaves and free persons of color, providing normal, or teacher, training to students pursuing careers in education. Avery's educational mission evolved as its all-black administrators, faculty, and students played pivotal roles in combating racism and Jim Crow laws in Charleston. The school eventually became known just as Avery...

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The Entre Nous Bridge Club (from the French phrase for "between us") was founded May 27, 1924 in Charleston, South Carolina by sixteen women, members of Charleston's black elite, to play a card game known as Five Hundred. (The organization was original known as "The Entre Nous Five Hundred Club.") They switched to playing contract bridge in the mid-1930s. The group, with membership limited to sixteen, met monthly in members' homes. The club rotated officers yearly and hosted annual celebrations ...

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