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 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.
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"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
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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