Adams-Morgan Better Neighborhood Conference and Hollyday House papers, 1956-1965 [Bulk].

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Adams-Morgan Better Neighborhood Conference and Hollyday House papers, 1956-1965 [Bulk].

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Most of the material dates from the 1950s-1960s. There is some material from the West Central Citizens and Kalorama Citizens associations from the 1930s.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7447315

District of Columbia Public Library

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John Q. Adams School (Washington, D.C.)

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Hollyday House.

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Adams-Morgan Better Neighborhood Conference.

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The Adams-Morgan Better Neighborhood Conference and the Hollyday House were two organizations formed in the mid-1950s to combat blight and promote urban renewal, restoration, and pride in community. Hollyday House was located at 2316 17th Street, NW and was a restored house. It was named for Guy T.O. Hollyday, former Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration, for his efforts as an advocate for better housing. Mrs. Florence N. Cornell, long-time principal of John Q. Adams School, was pro...

Cornell, Florence Reynolds, 1858-1956

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