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.
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.
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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.
Subject Vertical Files
8th Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1949
Date Created
1949
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women region one first regional conference program. 3 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Region 1 Conference Program, June 5, 1948
Date Created
1948-06-05
Description
National Council of Negro Women region one first regional conference program. 3 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a letter from the president and council news. 7 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "1948 Telefact", May 1948
Date Created
1948-05
Description
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a letter from the president and council news. 7 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a letter from the president and council news. 8 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "1948 Telefact", March 1948
Date Created
1948-03
Description
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a letter from the president and council news. 8 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women, Long Island Division newsletter. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "The Women: Focus on the Community, the Nation, the World", March 1948
Date Created
1948-03
Description
National Council of Negro Women, Long Island Division newsletter. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
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.
Subject Vertical Files
7th Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1948
Date Created
1948
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council cocktail party invitation. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Cocktail Party Invitation, November 2, 1947
Date Created
1947-11-02
Description
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council cocktail party invitation. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
The August 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought, vol. 1, no. 8, August 1947
Date Created
1947-08
Description
The August 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject
Africa, Pan-Africanism, Race relations, International relations
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
The July 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought, vol. 1, no. 7, July 1947
Date Created
1947-07
Description
The July 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject
Africa, Pan-Africanism, Race relations, International relations
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
The June 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought, vol. 1, no. 6, June 1947
Date Created
1947-06
Description
The June 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject
Africa, Pan-Africanism, Race relations, International relations
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
The May 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought, vol. 1, no. 5, May 1947
Date Created
1947-05
Description
The May 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject
Africa, Pan-Africanism, Race relations, International relations
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
The April 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought, vol. 1, no. 4, April 1947
Date Created
1947-04
Description
The April 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 44 pages.
Subject
Africa, Pan-Africanism, Race relations, International relations
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
The March 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 36 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought, vol. 1, no. 3, March 1947
Date Created
1947-03
Description
The March 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 36 pages.
Subject
Africa, Pan-Africanism, Race relations, International relations
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
The February 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 36 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought, vol. 1, no. 2, February 1947
Date Created
1947-02
Description
The February 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 36 pages.
Subject
Africa, Pan-Africanism, Race relations, International relations
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council workshop announcement and program. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Annual Work Shop Invitation, January 18, 1947
Date Created
1947-01-18
Description
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council workshop announcement and program. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women annual work shop program. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Annual Work Shop Program, January 18, 1947
Date Created
1947-01-18
Description
National Council of Negro Women annual work shop program. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
The January 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 40 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought, January 1947
Date Created
1947-01
Description
The January 1947 issue of Pan-Africa Journal of African Life and Thought. 40 pages.
Subject
Africa, Pan-Africanism, Race relations, International relations
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
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.
Subject Vertical Files
6th Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1947
Date Created
1947
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a message from the president, division reports, and highlighting legislative issues. 7 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Telefact", February 1946
Date Created
1946-12
Description
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a message from the president, division reports, and highlighting legislative issues. 7 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women correspondence about representation in France for the international conference. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Letter, March 11, 1946
Date Created
1946-03-11
Description
National Council of Negro Women correspondence about representation in France for the international conference. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a message from the president, division reports, and highlighting legislative issues. 7 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Telefact", January 1946
Date Created
1946-01
Description
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a message from the president, division reports, and highlighting legislative issues. 7 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Brochure about the National Council of Negro Women highlighting council achievements and affiliated organizations. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
"NCNW", 1946
Date Created
1946
Description
Brochure about the National Council of Negro Women highlighting council achievements and affiliated organizations. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women pledge and membership list. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "The Pledge" 1946
Date Created
1946
Description
National Council of Negro Women pledge and membership list. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
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.
Subject Vertical Files
5th Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1946
Date Created
1946
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
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.
Subject Vertical Files
"Look Him in the Eye", circa 1946
Date Created
1945/1948
Description
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.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Captain Sarah E. Murphy, Women's Army Corps image from "Service Men's Center, Second Anniversary" pamphlet.
Subject Vertical Files
"Captain Sarah E. Murphy, Women's Army Corps", circa 1945
Date Created
1945/1947
Description
Captain Sarah E. Murphy, Women's Army Corps image from "Service Men's Center, Second Anniversary" pamphlet.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American women, Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council victory ball invitation. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Victory Ball Invitation, October 24, 1945
Date Created
1945-10-24
Description
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council victory ball invitation. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women correspondence about representation in France for the international conference. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Letter, October 5, 1945
Date Created
1945-10-05
Description
National Council of Negro Women correspondence about representation in France for the international conference. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including news, legislation, and action points for members. 6 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Telefact", September 1945
Date Created
1945-09
Description
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including news, legislation, and action points for members. 6 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council meeting memo. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Special Memo, June 20, 1945
Date Created
1945-06-20
Description
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council meeting memo. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council mid-Lenten tea announcement and program. 3 pages
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Mid-Lenten Tea Invitation, March 18, 1945
Date Created
1945-03-18
Description
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council mid-Lenten tea announcement and program. 3 pages
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Brochure about the National Council of Negro Women, showing history and leadership. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "A Decade of United Action, 1935-1945", 1945
Date Created
1945
Description
Brochure about the National Council of Negro Women, showing history and leadership. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
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.
Subject Vertical Files
4th Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1945
Date Created
1945
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Pictoral magazine article on Negro soldiers serving throughout the world in World War II.
Subject Vertical Files
"Negro Soldiers", December 1944
Date Created
1944-12
Description
Pictoral magazine article on Negro soldiers serving throughout the world in World War II.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Anniversary program for the Service Men's Center, a recreation program for service men and women stationed in and near Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject Vertical Files
"Service Men's Center, Second Anniversary", June 1944
Date Created
1944-06
Description
Anniversary program for the Service Men's Center, a recreation program for service men and women stationed in and near Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Chapter symposium invitation and program. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Symposium on Women and National Unity Invitation, March 10, 1944
Date Created
1944-03-10
Description
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Chapter symposium invitation and program. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
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.
Subject Vertical Files
3rd Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1944
Date Created
1944
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Advertisement promoting war bonds and an upcoming war loan drive.
Subject Vertical Files
"Help Hasten the Day of Victory", circa 1944
Date Created
1943/1947
Description
Advertisement promoting war bonds and an upcoming war loan drive.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Men and women work in a war information library.
Subject Vertical Files
War Information Library, circa 1944
Date Created
1943/1947
Description
Men and women work in a war information library.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), Interior decoration, Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Flyer decreeing the many problems facing African Americans at home besides the World War.
Subject Vertical Files
"Read the Truth", circa 1944
Date Created
1943/1947
Description
Flyer decreeing the many problems facing African Americans at home besides the World War.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American men, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
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.
Subject Vertical Files
"The Story of Winfred Lynn", circa 1944
Date Created
1943/1947
Description
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.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women meeting program. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Mass Meeting, October 17, 1943
Date Created
1943-10-17
Description
National Council of Negro Women meeting program. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women flyer advertising an interracial workshop 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Interracial Work Shop, October 17, 1943
Date Created
1943-10-17
Description
National Council of Negro Women flyer advertising an interracial workshop 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
National Council of Negro Women inter-racial forum program. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Inter-Racial Forums, October 16, 1943
Date Created
1943-10-16
Description
National Council of Negro Women inter-racial forum program. 2 pages.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Article about the National Council of Negro Women's condemnation of rioting in Harlem. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
"Negro Women's National Cou[ncil] Present Six-Point Corrective", August 14, 1943
Date Created
1943-08-14
Description
Article about the National Council of Negro Women's condemnation of rioting in Harlem. 1 page.
Subject
African American women--Societies and clubs, Women in community organization, Women's rights, African American women social reformers, African American women
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Program for a tribute to Negro servicemen.
Subject Vertical Files
"Tribute to Negro Servicemen", June 27, 1943
Date Created
1943-06-27
Description
Program for a tribute to Negro servicemen.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
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.
Subject Vertical Files
2nd Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1943
Date Created
1943
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
"The War's Greatest Scandal! The Story of Jim Crow in Uniform" published by the March on Washington Movement. Many examples point to the unequal treatment of African Americans in wartime service.
Subject Vertical Files
"The War's Greatest Scandal! The Story of Jim Crow in Uniform", circa 1942
Date Created
1942/1945
Description
"The War's Greatest Scandal! The Story of Jim Crow in Uniform" published by the March on Washington Movement. Many examples point to the unequal treatment of African Americans in wartime service.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
An article discussing the first exhibition of black artists at Atlanta University.
Subject Vertical Files
"First National Art Exhibit," July 1942
Date Created
1942-07
Description
An article discussing the first exhibition of black artists at Atlanta University.
Subject
Art, African American arts, African American artists, African American universities and colleges
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Pictoral magazine article on Negro soldiers serving throughout the world in World War II.
Subject Vertical Files
"Negroes at War", June 15, 1942
Date Created
1942-06-15
Description
Pictoral magazine article on Negro soldiers serving throughout the world in World War II.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files