SOJOURNER TRUTH CLUB (RICHMOND, IND.) RECORDS, 1922–1975 (BULK 1922–1940)

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SOJOURNER TRUTH CLUB (RICHMOND, IND.) RECORDS, 1922–1975 (BULK 1922–1940)

1922-1975

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This collection consists of two manuscript boxes. The first box contains materials related to the Sojourner Truth Club including its constitution and by-laws, history, and minutes from 1922-1935. Additional minutes 1935-1947 are contained in box 2, along with general correspondence, membership lists, and financial records pertaining to the club. The remainder of box 2 contains more general information pertaining to Richmond's black citizenry. Most of the material relate to individuals. Obituaries for Margaret Archey, Rev. Vallie Louise Burrell, Lucy Chambers, John Fletcher, Nellie Mae Fox, and Mary Susan Leavell are included in Folder 12. There are also programs from the Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Two undated and unsigned play manuscripts, "Thursday Evening" and "The Dreamy Kid," are contained. The clippings include information about golden wedding anniversaries, the Jolly 12 Club, churches, and community activities. There is also a photograph of Bertha Burton stored in visual collections.

2 manuscript boxes, 1 photograph folder

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Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs

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Sojourner Truth Club (Richmond, Ind.)

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Organized in Richmond, Ind. in 1921; was affiliated with the Indiana Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. Its purpose was the "social and moral uplift of the community" through activities such as health programs, scholarships, and aid for the needy. Disbanded in 1976. From the description of Records, 1922-1975 (bulk 1922-1940). (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 27659916 ...

Truth, Sojourner, 1799-1883

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Sojourner Truth (born Isabella Baumfree, c. 1797, Swartekill, New York-died November 26, 1883), African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist best-known for her speech on racial inequalities, "Ain't I a Woman?", delivered extemporaneously in 1851 at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention. Truth was born into slavery but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. She devoted her life to the abolitionist cause and helped to recruit black troops for the Union Army. Although Truth ...