Swank Social Club Records 1934-2008, bulk 1980-2008.

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Swank Social Club Records 1934-2008, bulk 1980-2008.

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The collection contains a wide variety of records generated by the Swank Social Club: a club of African-American men in Charlotte, N.C., beginning in 1934.

15 linear inches

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7957226

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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Spears, John

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Swank Social Club.

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The Swank Social Club, of Charlotte, North Carolina, began as an informal gathering of boys along Sixth Street in Charlotte's Second Ward. In August of 1934 they decided to organize themselves as a club, complete with a name, motto, colors and flower. Soon after their initial organization the Swanks opened their membership to other boys in order to allow the organization to continue to grow. After WWII, the Swanks began making philanthropic donations to a number of charitable causes. In addition...

McDonald, John W., 1920-1995.

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