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Administrative Papers, 1970-1979

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 78-85A

Scope and Contents note

Includes pamphlets for general YWCA information and other program information, as well as statements pertaining to programs' strengths and weaknesses. Contains resolutions presented to convention regarding concerns such as designating a Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) national holiday, racial injustice for American Indians and Mexican-Americans, drug abuse, poverty, environment and other issues. Also includes proposed new statement of purpose, copy of governmental structure of Charleston County, pamphlet and notes regarding Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, and notes concerning the Avery Institute. Also includes 1972 court documents for the National Board of the YWCA versus YWCA Association of Charleston, South Carolina regarding trademark infringement as a result of breach of contract and non compliance of constitution which is fully integrated in policy and practice. Correspondence includes information regarding the Geneva P. Singleton Memorial Fund, LEAA grant, Martin Luther King Center in New York, and information supplied to Bernard Fielding from Judith Wragg Chase regarding her biography materials, sent to Christine Jackson, Executive Director of YWCA of Greater Charleston.

Dates

  • Creation: 1918-2005

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 15.0 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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