| Title | Date Created | Description | Subject | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Look Him in the Eye", circa 1946 | 1945/1948 | A booklet recounting the millions of Negro officers that have served in the war, and pleads to the American people for equal rights. Distributed by the Southern Conference for Human Welfare. | World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination | Subject Vertical Files |
| "Captain Sarah E. Murphy, Women's Army Corps", circa 1945 | 1945/1947 | Captain Sarah E. Murphy, Women's Army Corps image from "Service Men's Center, Second Anniversary" pamphlet. | World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American women, Armed Forces | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW New York- Metro Council Victory Ball Invitation, October 24, 1945 | 1945-10-24 | National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council victory ball invitation. 1 page. | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW New York- Metro Council Letter, October 5, 1945 | 1945-10-05 | National Council of Negro Women correspondence about representation in France for the international conference. 1 page. | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW, "Telefact", September 1945 | 1945-09 | National Council of Negro Women newsletter including news, legislation, and action points for members. 6 pages. | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW New York- Metro Council Special Memo, June 20, 1945 | 1945-06-20 | National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council meeting memo. 1 page. | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW New York- Metro Council Mid-Lenten Tea Invitation, March 18, 1945 | 1945-03-18 | National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council mid-Lenten tea announcement and program. 3 pages | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW, "A Decade of United Action, 1935-1945", 1945 | 1945 | Brochure about the National Council of Negro Women, showing history and leadership. 2 pages. | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
| 4th Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1945 | 1945 | A list of participating artists and medium categories for the Atlanta University Annual Exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture, and Prints by Negro Artists held at the Art Gallery at Trevor Arnett Library. Also listed are prize winners and honorable mentions. | African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges | Subject Vertical Files |
| "Negro Soldiers", December 1944 | 1944-12 | Pictoral magazine article on Negro soldiers serving throughout the world in World War II. | World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces | Subject Vertical Files |
| "Service Men's Center, Second Anniversary", June 1944 | 1944-06 | Anniversary program for the Service Men's Center, a recreation program for service men and women stationed in and near Atlanta, Georgia. | World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW New York- Metro Council Symposium on Women and National Unity Invitation, March 10, 1944 | 1944-03-10 | National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Chapter symposium invitation and program. 2 pages. | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
| 3rd Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1944 | 1944 | A list of participating artists and medium categories for the Atlanta University Annual Exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture, and Prints by Negro Artists held at the Art Gallery at Trevor Arnett Library. Also listed are prize winners and honorable mentions. | African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges | Subject Vertical Files |
| "Help Hasten the Day of Victory", circa 1944 | 1943/1947 | Advertisement promoting war bonds and an upcoming war loan drive. | World War (1939-1945), Armed Forces | Subject Vertical Files |
| War Information Library, circa 1944 | 1943/1947 | Men and women work in a war information library. | World War (1939-1945), Interior decoration, Armed Forces | Subject Vertical Files |
| "Read the Truth", circa 1944 | 1943/1947 | Flyer decreeing the many problems facing African Americans at home besides the World War. | World War (1939-1945), African American men, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights | Subject Vertical Files |
| "The Story of Winfred Lynn", circa 1944 | 1943/1947 | Story of Lynn willing to serve in the U.S. military but not in a segregated unit. From the Lynn Committee to Abolish Segregation in the Armed Forces. | World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, African Americans--Segregation | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW Mass Meeting, October 17, 1943 | 1943-10-17 | National Council of Negro Women meeting program. 1 page. | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW Interracial Work Shop, October 17, 1943 | 1943-10-17 | National Council of Negro Women flyer advertising an interracial workshop 1 page. | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
| NCNW Inter-Racial Forums, October 16, 1943 | 1943-10-16 | National Council of Negro Women inter-racial forum program. 2 pages. | African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women | Subject Vertical Files |
Mar 24, 2021
Subject Vertical Files
The vertical files held by the Archives Research Center contain materials on various subjects, some which are represented in this digital collection. Materials include newspaper clippings, programs, pamphlets, and other printed and published materials.
The National Council of Negro Women was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune. The organization was created with the mission to advance the opportunities and the quality of life for African American women, their families, and communities. The subject vertical files contain publications and printed materials, such as newspaper clippings, press releases, pamphlets, and flyers from 1930s to 1980s. These items highlight the activities, programs, and events of the council.
At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu.
