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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  • Geographic Location = Washington (D.C.)
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
NCNW Grant Announcement, circa 1975 1971/1978 National Endowment for the Humanities press release announcing two grants to the National Council of Negro Women. 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
NCNW, "Telefact", November 1959 1959-11 National Council of Negro Women newsletter highlighting the international exposition. 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", May 1958 1958-05 National Council of Negro Women newsletter detailing organizational mission, activities, and testimonials. 9 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
"The Impact of the Changing World on Women's Organizations - Economically", May 26, 1956 1956-05-26 Paper by A. T. Spaulding to the National Council of Negro Women conference, detailing impacts of women led organizations. 15 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, "Telefact", November 1955 1955-11 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. 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, "Brotherhood Luncheon", February 26, 1955 1955-02-26 National Council of Negro Women brotherhood luncheon program. 5 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, "1948 Telefact", May 1948 1948-05 National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a letter from the president and council news. 7 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, "1948 Telefact", March 1948 1948-03 National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a letter from the president and council news. 8 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 "Facts on Funds", circa 1950 1947/1953 National Council of Negro Women pamphlet on organization finances and financial accountability. 4 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, "Telefact", February 1946 1946-12 National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a message from the president, division reports, and highlighting legislative issues. 7 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, "Telefact", January 1946 1946-01 National Council of Negro Women newsletter including a message from the president, division reports, and highlighting legislative issues. 7 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", 1946 1946 Brochure about the National Council of Negro Women highlighting council achievements and affiliated organizations. 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
NCNW, "The Pledge" 1946 1946 National Council of Negro Women pledge and membership list. 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
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, "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
NCNW Conference Materials, October 1941 1941-10 National Council of Negro Women annual conference program and article about conference speaker Paul V. McNutt, Federal Security Administrator. 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 Conference Materials, October 1940 1940-10 National Council of Negro Women annual conference program and pledge, featuring affiliated organizations. 4 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