Papers, 1884-1984 (bulk 1970-1984).

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Papers, 1884-1984 (bulk 1970-1984).

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Materials from the many organizations in which Goens was active and personal items, including correspondence and materials about Goens' husband and father. Materials from her religious activities are from Barnes United Methodist Church and Church Women United and include church bulletins, newsletters, financial records, and membership lists. Materials from other organizations include the National Council of Negro Women, the Federation of Associated Clubs, Citizens Forum, and Flanner House. Other materials document her local activity with the Republican Party and interest in race relations.

2 boxes and 1 oversize folder.

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Goens, Lillian Marie, d. 1984.

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Goens was a resident of Indianapolis. Her husband, Harry Goins, died in 1966. She was active in a number of church, social, political, and charitable organizations. Goens' name was also spelled as Goins and Gowens. From the description of Papers, 1884-1984 (bulk 1970-1984). (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 32155389 ...

Barnes United Methodist Church (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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Flanner House (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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Flanner House, a social service center for the Indianapolis, Indiana African-American community, promotes the social, moral, and physical welfare of African-Americans, particularly youth. It was established in 1903 by Frank Flanner, a local mortician, under the name of Flanner Guild and was the first settlement house for African-Americans in the city. Programs and activities have included a day nursery, training for men and women, self-help projects such as housing construction, and public healt...

Federation of Associated Clubs (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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The Federation of Associated Clubs was founded in Indianapolis in 1937 by Starling W. James to unite the city's African-American social clubs for the purpose of improving living and working conditions and social opportunities. Socially, the club organized annual tours of the U.S. and numerous foreign countries. From the description of Records, 1937-1978. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 32587674 ...

Citizens Forum (Indianapolis, Ind.)

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Founded by retired schoolteacher Mattie Coney in 1964 to combat housing discrimination, Citizens Forum soon became a neighborhood rehabilitation program. Health, safety, and beautification projects were carried out through block clubs. Mattie and Elmo Coney, along with Citizens Forum, gained national attention, and other large cities began programs patterned after the organization. Citizens Forum disbanded in 1984. From the description of Records, 1962-1985. (Indiana Historical Socie...

Methodist Home (Franklin, Ind.)

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United Methodist Women (U.S.). Indianapolis West District.

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National Council of Negro Women. Indianapolis Section

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The Indianapolis Section of the National Council of Negro Women was founded to work for the elimination of all forms of discrimination, and to promote unity of action concerning women's educational, cultural, economic, social, and political lives. The section sponsors various service projects, some in conjunction with other organizations. From the description of Records, 1915-1985 (bulk 1982-1985) (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 32813043 ...