Records, 1912-1977 (bulk 1930s)

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Records, 1912-1977 (bulk 1930s)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31158488

The collection contains organizational records, including correspondence, constitution and by-laws, board minutes, programs, financial records, memorabilia, and clippings. Also contained are burial fund records and materials related to George and Ada Goins. There are also materials from the Federation of Associated Clubs and the Woman's Improvement Club, and a St. Pierre Ruffin Club photo.

5 boxes.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7308033

Indiana Historical Society Library

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There are 7 Entities related to this resource.

Woman's Improvement Club (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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Established in Indianapolis in 1905, the club's mission was the "mutual improvement of its members, the care of tubercular persons, and all other uplift work." It was especially active in caring for black tuberculosis patients and established an outdoor camp in 1905. In more recent years the club has focused on educational projects and charity work, and is a member of the Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. From the description of Records, 1909-1965. (Indiana Historica...

St. Pierre Ruffin Club.

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Grand Body of the Sisters of Charity.

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The Grand Body of the Sisters of Charity was organized in 1876 in Indiana to aid migrant African Americans who settled in the state after the Civil War. In 1911 the organization opened a hospital in Indianapolis. Beginning in the 1920s, membership declined so that by 1980 the organization consolidated into a single lodge. From the description of Records, 1912-1977 (bulk 1930s) (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 31158488 ...

Sisters of Charity State Hospital.

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Goins, Ada.

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Black Women in the Middle West Project.

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Goins, George.

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