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
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
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council cocktail party invitation. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Cocktail Party Invitation, November 2, 1947
Date Created
1947-11-02
Description
National Council of Negro Women New York Metropolitan Council cocktail party 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 correspondence about representation in France for the international conference. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Metro Council Letter, March 11, 1946
Date Created
1946-03-11
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 luncheon program. 3 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Long Island- Metro Council "Sixth Annual Archives Luncheon", May 17, 1962
Date Created
1962-05-17
Description
National Council of Negro Women luncheon 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
National Council of Negro Women invitation to a fine arts musicale honoring Leigh Whipper, Sr. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Manhattan Council "Miniature Musicale" Invitation, March 6, 1959
Date Created
1959-03-06
Description
National Council of Negro Women invitation to a fine arts musicale honoring Leigh Whipper, Sr. 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 souvenir journal in tribute to the United Nations. Includes lists and images of officers, event program, and advertisers. 26 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW New York- Manhattan Council "World Fellowship Luncheon", November 2, 1957
Date Created
1957-11-02
Description
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.
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 regional conference, region one program. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Regional Conference Program, June 1950
Date Created
1950-06
Description
National Council of Negro Women regional conference, region one 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
National Council of Negro Women region one first regional conference program. 3 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Region 1 Conference Program, June 5, 1948
Date Created
1948-06-05
Description
National Council of Negro Women region one first regional conference 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
National Council of Negro Women southeastern Back family reunion celebration program and goals. 3 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW "Catch the Family Spirit", 1989
Date Created
1989
Description
National Council of Negro Women southeastern Back family reunion celebration program and goals. 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 by-laws stating the goals, purpose, and duties of the members. 7 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
"By-Laws of the NCNW", circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
National Council of Negro Women by-laws stating the goals, purpose, and duties of the members. 7 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 pamphlet on organization finances and financial accountability. 4 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW "Facts on Funds", circa 1950
Date Created
1947/1953
Description
National Council of Negro Women pamphlet on organization finances and financial accountability. 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
National Council of Negro Women culture and arts advocacy program form. 1 page.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Culture and Arts Form, circa 1980
Date Created
1977/1984
Description
National Council of Negro Women culture and arts advocacy program form. 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 brochure on Mary McLeod Bethune and Bethune-Cookman College. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW "I Leave You Love", 1971
Date Created
1971
Description
National Council of Negro Women brochure on Mary McLeod Bethune and Bethune-Cookman College. 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
National Endowment for the Humanities press release announcing two grants to the National Council of Negro Women. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW Grant Announcement, circa 1975
Date Created
1971/1978
Description
National Endowment for the Humanities press release announcing two grants to the National Council of Negro Women. 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
National Council of Negro Women luncheon program. 2 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Spring Luncheon Honoring Six Distinguished Women", May 4, 1957
Date Created
1957-05-04
Description
National Council of Negro Women luncheon 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
National Council of Negro Women newsletter detailing organizational mission, activities, and testimonials. 9 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Telefact", May 1958
Date Created
1958-05
Description
National Council of Negro Women newsletter detailing organizational mission, activities, and testimonials. 9 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 brotherhood luncheon program. 5 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Brotherhood Luncheon", February 26, 1955
Date Created
1955-02-26
Description
National Council of Negro Women brotherhood luncheon program. 5 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 newsletter including a letter from the president, a resolution on civil and human rights and other civil rights news. 10 pages.
Subject Vertical Files
NCNW, "Telefact", November 1955
Date Created
1955-11
Description
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.
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