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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Correspondence to Atlanta Guardsmen from pilot William "T" Thompson concerning member participation in the Atlanta Chapter of the Guardsmen.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Atlanta Guardsmen from William "T" Thompson, April 26, 2001
Date Created
2001-04-26
Description
Correspondence to Atlanta Guardsmen from pilot William "T" Thompson concerning member participation in the Atlanta Chapter of the Guardsmen.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Obituary for James Earl Gilbert Sr., who worked for Housing and Urban Development in Atlanta as housing manager.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Jim Gilbert Obituary, circa 1990
Date Created
1985/1995
Description
Obituary for James Earl Gilbert Sr., who worked for Housing and Urban Development in Atlanta as housing manager.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc., Funeral rites and ceremonies
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
A list of all members of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Guardsmen.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
National Guardsman Atlanta Chapter Listing, November 19, 1968
Date Created
1968-11-19
Description
A list of all members of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Guardsmen.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
An invitation from the Atlanta Guardsmen to attend a gala weekend of party activities.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Guardsman Gala Invitation, May 5, 1966
Date Created
1966-05-05
Description
An invitation from the Atlanta Guardsmen to attend a gala weekend of party activities.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
An invitation to a dance sponsored by the Atlanta Guardsman.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Atlanta Guardsman Dance Invitation, 1966
Date Created
1966
Description
An invitation to a dance sponsored by the Atlanta Guardsman.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Memo to the Presidents and Secretaries of the National Guardsmen, with annual meeting minutes. A financial report, delegate announcement, roll call, resolutions, and announcements are included.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Guardsmen Meeting Minutes, December 5, 1964
Date Created
1964-12-05
Description
Memo to the Presidents and Secretaries of the National Guardsmen, with annual meeting minutes. A financial report, delegate announcement, roll call, resolutions, and announcements are included.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Dr. Harvey B. Smith, National Secretary of Guardsmen, from H. M. Collier and Raleigh A. Bryant regarding requirements and qualifications needed to create a Savannah chapter of the Guardsmen.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Dr. Harvey B. Smith From H. M. Collier and Raleigh A. Bryant, July 17, 1964
Date Created
1964-07-16
Description
Correspondence to Dr. Harvey B. Smith, National Secretary of Guardsmen, from H. M. Collier and Raleigh A. Bryant regarding requirements and qualifications needed to create a Savannah chapter of the Guardsmen.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Roster of events for the Guardsmen's weekend, including dances and a swimming party.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Atlanta Guardsmen's Weekend, May 1962
Date Created
1962-05
Description
Roster of events for the Guardsmen's weekend, including dances and a swimming party.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Two letters of correspondence to the Atlanta Guardsmen from Charles E. Bryant and L. V. Reese, expressing interest in joining the chapter.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Guardsmen Application Correspondence, March 1959
Date Created
1959-03
Description
Two letters of correspondence to the Atlanta Guardsmen from Charles E. Bryant and L. V. Reese, expressing interest in joining the chapter.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Two letters of correspondence to the Atlanta Guardsmen from John B. Holton and J. E. Gilbert, expressing interest in joining the chapter.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Guardsmen Application Correspondence, March 1959
Date Created
1959-03
Description
Two letters of correspondence to the Atlanta Guardsmen from John B. Holton and J. E. Gilbert, expressing interest in joining the chapter.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Party invitation to meet the members of the Atlanta Guardsmen.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Guardsmen Party Invitation. May 1958
Date Created
1958-05
Description
Party invitation to meet the members of the Atlanta Guardsmen.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
A conceptual review of Guardsman, Inc., including induction and installation ceremony procedures.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
National Guardsmen, Inc. Highlights of Guardsmen, 1958
Date Created
1958
Description
A conceptual review of Guardsman, Inc., including induction and installation ceremony procedures.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Bruce [?] from Adam T. McDaniel regarding an upcoming installation affair in Orange, New Jersey. McDaniel requests a list of out of towners for party planning and discusses news about other members.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Bruce [?] From Adam T. McDaniel, July 13, 1957
Date Created
1957-17-13
Description
Correspondence to Bruce [?] from Adam T. McDaniel regarding an upcoming installation affair in Orange, New Jersey. McDaniel requests a list of out of towners for party planning and discusses news about other members.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Atlanta Guardsmen from C. Miles regarding the selection of aspiring Guardsmen.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Atlanta Guardsmen From C. Miles, November 19, 1957
Date Created
1957-11-19
Description
Correspondence to Atlanta Guardsmen from C. Miles regarding the selection of aspiring Guardsmen.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
The constitution and by-laws of the Atlanta Chapter of the Guardsmen, with membership, duties of officers, standing committees, quorum, and amendment sections.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Constitution and By-Laws, Atlanta Chapter Guardsmen, June 16, 1957
Date Created
1957-06-16
Description
The constitution and by-laws of the Atlanta Chapter of the Guardsmen, with membership, duties of officers, standing committees, quorum, and amendment sections.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Myron H. Johnson from Clarence Grey, welcoming him and remarking on the launching of the Atlanta Guardsmen Chapter.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Myron H. Johnson From Clarence Grey, February 14, 1957
Date Created
1957-02-14
Description
Correspondence to Myron H. Johnson from Clarence Grey, welcoming him and remarking on the launching of the Atlanta Guardsmen Chapter.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Myron H. Johnson from Clarence Grey, requesting him to resend a check for the membership fee to the Guardsmen.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Myron H. Johnson From Clarence Grey, January 11, 1957
Date Created
1957-01-11
Description
Correspondence to Myron H. Johnson from Clarence Grey, requesting him to resend a check for the membership fee to the Guardsmen.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Memo to Atlanta Guardsmen from C. M. Smith and M. H. Johnson outlining meeting groups, annual weekend entertainment, future meeting dates, and dues.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Memo to Atlanta Guardsmen, June 1, 1956
Date Created
1956-06-01
Description
Memo to Atlanta Guardsmen from C. M. Smith and M. H. Johnson outlining meeting groups, annual weekend entertainment, future meeting dates, and dues.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Invitation and list of events for Labor Day weekend activities of the Atlanta "G" men, the predecessor of the Atlanta Chapter of the Guardsmen. List of members included.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Atlanta "G" Men Invitation, 1956
Date Created
1956
Description
Invitation and list of events for Labor Day weekend activities of the Atlanta "G" men, the predecessor of the Atlanta Chapter of the Guardsmen. List of members included.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc., Special events
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Dr. William B. Shropshire from Clarence Grey, regarding the coverage of travel expenses to a national meeting in Atlanta to celebrate the chapter installation.
National Association of Guardsmen Records
Correspondence to Dr. William B. Shropshire From Clarence Grey, circa 1957
Date Created
1955/1959
Description
Correspondence to Dr. William B. Shropshire from Clarence Grey, regarding the coverage of travel expenses to a national meeting in Atlanta to celebrate the chapter installation.
Subject
African American men, African American businesspeople, Associations, institutions, etc.
Collection
National Association of Guardsmen Records