The National Association of Guardsmen was formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1933 by 13 young African American men, most of whom were alumni of Morgan State College. The group was established in order to foster social interactions and programs for members of the community. The statement of purpose for the organization is to
Nov 2, 2022

National Association of Guardsmen Records

The National Association of Guardsmen was formed in Brooklyn, New York in 1933 by 13 young African American men, most of whom were alumni of Morgan State College. The group was established in order to foster social interactions and programs for members of the community. The statement of purpose for the organization is to "Provide a regular and periodic social association and foster close relationship and fellowship among its individual members and Chapters." The Atlanta Chapter was installed in March 1957, developed from an earlier social club, "The Atlanta G-Men".

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Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
"Atlanta G'Men Set Record in Social Activities Here", circa 1956 1955/1957 Article about the social activities of the "G" Men, noting the upcoming installation of the Atlanta Chapter of the Guardsmen. African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events National Association of Guardsmen Records
Invitation Letter, circa 1955 1952/1958 Partial Invitation letter inviting someone to become a charter member of the then potential Atlanta Chapter. African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc. National Association of Guardsmen Records
Baltimore Guardsmen Chapter, May 1939 1939-05 A Baltimore Guardsman National Weekend 1993 advertisement, revering the Guardsman from the initiation program of 1939 on the 60th anniversary. African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events National Association of Guardsmen Records