Marie Dessaw papers, ca.1956-ca.1985.

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Marie Dessaw papers, ca.1956-ca.1985.

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Correspondence, reports, minutes, and other materials relating to her participation and leadership of the National Housewives League.

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Bentley Historical Library

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Bentley Historical Library

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National Housewives' League of America.

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Dessaw, Marie.

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Detroit, Michigan civic leader, member and officer of the National Housewives League of America. From the description of Marie Dessaw papers, ca.1956-ca.1985. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 79843948 ...

Housewives League of Detroit

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The Housewives League of Detroit, an organization of African American women, was founded in June 1930 by Mrs. Fannie B. Peck. The aim of this united action group was to strengthen the economic base of the black community by directing the spending habits of black families into businesses owned and operated by blacks. From 1941-1951 they advertised activities by publishing the Housewives League Bulletin, a bi-monthly newspaper, and the Trade Week Guide, a semi-annual consumers guide. This local or...