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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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
Booklet about boxer Joe Louis and his service in the Army during the war.
Subject Vertical Files
"Lift Every Voice for Victory", June 1942
Date Created
1942-06
Description
Booklet about boxer Joe Louis and his service in the Army during the war.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces, African American athletes
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Historic speech by Frederick Douglass with foreword by James W. Ford.
Subject Vertical Files
"Negroes and the National War Effort", April 1942
Date Created
1942-04
Description
Historic speech by Frederick Douglass with foreword by James W. Ford.
Subject
African American men, Speeches, African American scholars, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
A pictoral booklet and editorial on the Negro in the United States Army.
Subject Vertical Files
The Crisis, February 1942
Date Created
1942-02
Description
A pictoral booklet and editorial on the Negro in the United States Army.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Brochure for the first art exhibition at Atlanta University.
Subject Vertical Files
Exhibition of Paintings by Negro Artists of America Brochure, 1942
Date Created
1942
Description
Brochure for the first art exhibition at Atlanta University.
Subject
Art, African American arts, African American artists, African American universities and colleges
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
1st Atlanta Annual Art Exhibition Register, 1942
Date Created
1942
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 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
Booklet ennumerating examples of injustices on African Americans in times of war and President Roosevelt's failed policies.
Subject Vertical Files
"Jim-Crow in Uniform", July 1940
Date Created
1940-07
Description
Booklet ennumerating examples of injustices on African Americans in times of war and President Roosevelt's failed policies.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American men, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
John Henry Williams' essay recounts his thoughts on war.
Subject Vertical Files
"A Negro Looks at War", January 1940
Date Created
1940-01
Description
John Henry Williams' essay recounts his thoughts on war.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Collection
Subject Vertical Files
Booklet ennumerating examples of injustices on African Americans in times of war and President Roosevelt's failed policies.
Subject Vertical Files
"Why Negroes Should Oppose the War", circa 1940
Date Created
1939/1942
Description
Booklet ennumerating examples of injustices on African Americans in times of war and President Roosevelt's failed policies.
Subject
World War (1939-1945), African American men, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, Armed Forces
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
A book in pictures of "The Gate City" of Atlanta, Georgia, described as "Picturesque, Historical, and Descriptive". The book depicts the housing of prominent Atlanta residents and businesses of the time, along with a few pages of description. Note that this publication was found in a disbound state and that some pages are missing and/or may be out of order. 31 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
"The Gate City", Atlanta, Georgia, 1890
Description
A book in pictures of "The Gate City" of Atlanta, Georgia, described as "Picturesque, Historical, and Descriptive". The book depicts the housing of prominent Atlanta residents and businesses of the time, along with a few pages of description. Note that this publication was found in a disbound state and that some pages are missing and/or may be out of order. 31 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Architecture, City planning
Collection
Subject Vertical Files