Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1753 May 8 - 1784 December 5
Gender
- female
Occupations
Places
- Africa, West (Place of Birth)
- Boston (Mass.) (Place of Death)
Languages Used
- English
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Phillis Wheatley Literary and Social Club papers
Collection
Identifier: AMN 1031
Abstract
The Phillis Wheatley Literary and Social Club was formed in 1916 under the direction of Jeannette Cox, wife of Avery Normal Institute principal Benjamin Cox. The club consisted of nineteen women members meeting to discuss literary works by such authors as W.E.B. DuBois, Carter G. Woodson and others. The club women also helped fulfill their mission to "lift as we climb" by taking an active role in Charleston's African American community by donating funds to such organizations as the YWCA,...
Dates:
1916-2011