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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National Council of Negro Women southeastern Back family reunion celebration program and goals. 3 pages.
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NCNW "Catch the Family Spirit", 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
National Council of Negro Women southeastern Back family reunion celebration program and goals. 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
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National Council of Negro Women 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
"Gerri Major's Society World", July 19, 1982
Date Created
1982-07-19
Description
National Council of Negro Women 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
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National Council of Negro Women culture and arts advocacy program form. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Culture and Arts Form, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
National Council of Negro Women culture and arts advocacy program form. 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
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National Endowment for the Humanities press release announcing two grants to the National Council of Negro Women. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Grant Announcement, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1978
Description
National Endowment for the Humanities press release announcing two grants to the National Council of Negro Women. 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
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National Council of Negro Women brochure on Mary McLeod Bethune and Bethune-Cookman College. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW "I Leave You Love", 1971
Date Created
1971
Description
National Council of Negro Women brochure on Mary McLeod Bethune and Bethune-Cookman College. 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
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National Council of Negro Women luncheon program. 3 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Long Island- Metro Council "Sixth Annual Archives Luncheon", May 17, 1962
Date Created
1962-05-17
Description
National Council of Negro Women luncheon 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
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Article about the National Council of Negro Women receiving an award for their citizen projects. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
"NCNW Receives Citizenship Award From American Heritage Foundation", May 5, 1961
Date Created
1961-05-05
Description
Article about the National Council of Negro Women receiving an award for their citizen projects. 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
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National Council of Negro Women newsletter highlighting the international exposition. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Telefact", November 1959
Date Created
1959-11
Description
National Council of Negro Women newsletter highlighting the international exposition. 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 East St. Louis Chapter program featuring Langston Hughes. 11 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
"NCNW East St. Louis Chapter Presents Langston Hughes", April 3, 1959
Date Created
1959-04-03
Description
National Council of Negro Women East St. Louis Chapter program featuring Langston Hughes. 11 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 invitation to a fine arts musicale honoring Leigh Whipper, Sr. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Manhattan Council "Miniature Musicale" Invitation, March 6, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-06
Description
National Council of Negro Women invitation to a fine arts musicale honoring Leigh Whipper, Sr. 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 conference program. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW "Youth- Hope For the Future", November 15, 1958
Date Created
1958-11-15
Description
National Council of Negro Women annual conference 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
National Council of Negro Women newsletter detailing organizational mission, activities, and testimonials. 9 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Telefact", May 1958
Date Created
1958-05
Description
National Council of Negro Women newsletter detailing organizational mission, activities, and testimonials. 9 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 souvenir journal in tribute to the United Nations. Includes lists and images of officers, event program, and advertisers. 26 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Manhattan Council "World Fellowship Luncheon", November 2, 1957
Date Created
1957-11-02
Description
National Council of Negro Women souvenir journal in tribute to the United Nations. Includes lists and images of officers, event program, and advertisers. 26 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 luncheon program. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Spring Luncheon Honoring Six Distinguished Women", May 4, 1957
Date Created
1957-05-04
Description
National Council of Negro Women luncheon 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
Paper by A. T. Spaulding to the National Council of Negro Women conference, detailing impacts of women led organizations. 15 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
"The Impact of the Changing World on Women's Organizations - Economically", May 26, 1956
Date Created
1956-05-26
Description
Paper by A. T. Spaulding to the National Council of Negro Women conference, detailing impacts of women led organizations. 15 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, a resolution on civil and human rights and other civil rights news. 10 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Telefact", November 1955
Date Created
1955-11
Description
National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a letter from the president, a resolution on civil and human rights and other civil rights news. 10 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 brotherhood luncheon program. 5 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Brotherhood Luncheon", February 26, 1955
Date Created
1955-02-26
Description
National Council of Negro Women brotherhood luncheon program. 5 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's invitation to wish "bon voyage" to Dorothy Boulding Ferebee 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
Bon Voyage Invitation, March 11, 1951
Date Created
1951-03-11
Description
National Council of Negro Women's invitation to wish "bon voyage" to Dorothy Boulding Ferebee 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 regional conference, region one program. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Regional Conference Program, June 1950
Date Created
1950-06
Description
National Council of Negro Women regional conference, region one 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
National Council of Negro Women St. Louis Metropolitan Council program featuring Langston Hughes. 9 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Langston Hughes at Stowe Teacher's College", March 24, 1950
Date Created
1950-03-24
Description
National Council of Negro Women St. Louis Metropolitan Council program featuring Langston Hughes. 9 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 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
National Council of Negro Women by-laws stating the goals, purpose, and duties of the members. 7 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
"By-Laws of the NCNW", circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
National Council of Negro Women by-laws stating the goals, purpose, and duties of the members. 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 pamphlet on organization finances and financial accountability. 4 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW "Facts on Funds", circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
National Council of Negro Women pamphlet on organization finances and financial accountability. 4 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
National Council of Negro Women annual conference program and article about conference speaker Paul V. McNutt, Federal Security Administrator. 3 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Conference Materials, October 1941
Date Created
1941-10
Description
National Council of Negro Women annual conference program and article about conference speaker Paul V. McNutt, Federal Security Administrator. 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 annual conference program and pledge, featuring affiliated organizations. 4 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Conference Materials, October 1940
Date Created
1940-10
Description
National Council of Negro Women annual conference program and pledge, featuring affiliated organizations. 4 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
Newspaper articles about the Negro Congress and women speaking on educational advancement for the race. 3 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Newspaper Articles, circa 1920
Date Created
1917/1924
Description
Newspaper articles about the Negro Congress and women speaking on educational advancement for the race. 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