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.

1943-08-14
Article about the National Council of Negro Women's condemnation of rioting in Harlem. 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
Article about the National Council of Negro Women's condemnation of rioting in Harlem. 1 page.
1943-06-27
Program for a tribute to Negro servicemen.
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Subject Vertical Files
Program for a tribute to Negro servicemen.
1943
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.
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges
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.
1942/1945
"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.
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination
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.
1942-07
An article discussing the first exhibition of black artists at Atlanta University.
Art, African American arts, African American artists, African American universities and colleges
Subject Vertical Files
An article discussing the first exhibition of black artists at Atlanta University.
1942-06-15
Pictoral magazine article on Negro soldiers serving throughout the world in World War II.
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Subject Vertical Files
Pictoral magazine article on Negro soldiers serving throughout the world in World War II.
1942-06
Booklet about boxer Joe Louis and his service in the Army during the war.
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces, African American athletes
Subject Vertical Files
Booklet about boxer Joe Louis and his service in the Army during the war.
1942-04
Historic speech by Frederick Douglass with foreword by James W. Ford.
African American men, Speeches, African American scholars, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)
Subject Vertical Files
Historic speech by Frederick Douglass with foreword by James W. Ford.
1942-02
A pictoral booklet and editorial on the Negro in the United States Army.
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Subject Vertical Files
A pictoral booklet and editorial on the Negro in the United States Army.
1942
Brochure for the first art exhibition at Atlanta University.
Art, African American arts, African American artists, African American universities and colleges
Subject Vertical Files
Brochure for the first art exhibition at Atlanta University.
1942
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.
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American artists, African American arts, Events and programs, African American universities and colleges
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.
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
National Council of Negro Women annual conference program and article about conference speaker Paul V. McNutt, Federal Security Administrator. 3 pages.
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
National Council of Negro Women annual conference program and pledge, featuring affiliated organizations. 4 pages.
1940-07
Booklet ennumerating examples of injustices on African Americans in times of war and President Roosevelt's failed policies.
World War (1939-1945), African American men, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, Armed Forces
Subject Vertical Files
Booklet ennumerating examples of injustices on African Americans in times of war and President Roosevelt's failed policies.
1940-01
John Henry Williams' essay recounts his thoughts on war.
World War (1939-1945), African American soldiers, African American men, Armed Forces
Subject Vertical Files
John Henry Williams' essay recounts his thoughts on war.
1939/1942
Booklet ennumerating examples of injustices on African Americans in times of war and President Roosevelt's failed policies.
World War (1939-1945), African American men, Race discrimination, African Americans--Civil rights, Armed Forces
Subject Vertical Files
Booklet ennumerating examples of injustices on African Americans in times of war and President Roosevelt's failed policies.
1917/1924
Newspaper articles about the Negro Congress and women speaking on educational advancement for the race. 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
Newspaper articles about the Negro Congress and women speaking on educational advancement for the race. 3 pages.
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.
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Architecture, City planning
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.