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.

For:
  • Subjects = Women's rights
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
NCNW "Catch the Family Spirit", 1989 1989 National Council of Negro Women southeastern Back family reunion celebration program and goals. 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
"Gerri Major's Society World", July 19, 1982 1982-07-19 National Council of Negro Women 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 Culture and Arts Form, circa 1980 1977/1984 National Council of Negro Women culture and arts advocacy program form. 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 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 "I Leave You Love", 1971 1971 National Council of Negro Women brochure on Mary McLeod Bethune and Bethune-Cookman College. 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 Long Island- Metro Council "Sixth Annual Archives Luncheon", May 17, 1962 1962-05-17 National Council of Negro Women luncheon program. 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 Receives Citizenship Award From American Heritage Foundation", May 5, 1961 1961-05-05 Article about the National Council of Negro Women receiving an award for their citizen projects. 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", 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 East St. Louis Chapter Presents Langston Hughes", April 3, 1959 1959-04-03 National Council of Negro Women East St. Louis Chapter program featuring Langston Hughes. 11 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 New York- Manhattan Council "Miniature Musicale" Invitation, March 6, 1959 1959-03-06 National Council of Negro Women invitation to a fine arts musicale honoring Leigh Whipper, Sr. 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 "Youth- Hope For the Future", November 15, 1958 1958-11-15 National Council of Negro Women annual conference program. 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", 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
NCNW New York- Manhattan Council "World Fellowship Luncheon", November 2, 1957 1957-11-02 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. 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, "Spring Luncheon Honoring Six Distinguished Women", May 4, 1957 1957-05-04 National Council of Negro Women luncheon program. 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
"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
Bon Voyage Invitation, March 11, 1951 1951-03-11 National Council of Negro Women's invitation to wish "bon voyage" to Dorothy Boulding Ferebee 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 Regional Conference Program, June 1950 1950-06 National Council of Negro Women regional conference, region one program. 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, "Langston Hughes at Stowe Teacher's College", March 24, 1950 1950-03-24 National Council of Negro Women St. Louis Metropolitan Council program featuring Langston Hughes. 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