CORRESPONDENCE Jan. - April 1920 194 Rue de Rivoli Paris Jan 8" 1920 "Mother" sends greetings and Best Wishes for the - New Year - Alice U. Fitch -Mrs. A.U. FITCH with "OUR BOYS" at Versailles -1919- WE BUY, SELL AND EXCHANGE CITY PROPERTY, [] AND TIMBERLANDS, REAL ESTATE NOTES BOUGHT AND SOLD WAYMAN WILKERSON, PRESIDENT AMERICAN HOME INVESTMENT COMPANY INCORPORATED F.M. NESBITT, Vice-Pres. and Treasurer CAPITAL $50,000.00 FULLY PAID A.F. WARD, Secretary OFFICE 200 SOUTH FOURTH STREET MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING PHONES: MAIN 1025, NEW 61 MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE January 8, 1920. Mrs. Mollie Church Terrell, 1323 T Street N. W., Washington, D. C. Dear Madam: - Would you consider a sale of your short Third Street Property? If so we have a client that is interested. If you are interested you might fill out the enclosed option card or if you do not desire to do that state your price and terms for the whole tract of 175 feet frontage, also your price and terms for the South 100 feet. Should we be able to make the deal we would expect the regular percentage of 5% for the first $5000.00 and 2½% for the balance. An immediate reply will be very much appreciated, we are Very truly yours, American Home Investment Co., By [signature] President. Dict. W-T "Go Teach All Nations" "The Church That Welcomes Strangers" Institutional Community Church Social Service, Home for Working Girls, Free Employment Bureau, Industrial Training, Inc. BROAD ST. AT LAFAYETTE REV. B. CONKLIN WOOLFOLK, B.D. MINISTER RESIDENCE, 31 BROAD STREET. TELEPHONE New Haven, Conn., Jan 15, 1920 19 Mrs Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: - Yours of even date. Will you kindly advise by return the exact date you will or can be in New Haven, and your terms for giving lecture. Thanking you in advance for an immediate reply and for you willingness to honor New Haven, with a visit. I am, Yours very truly, B. C. Woolfolk THE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW 171 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK January 16, 1920. Dear Madam: In Colonel Harvey's absence, we have had the pleasure of reading your interesting article on "The Progress and the Problem of Colored Women". Unfortunately, the paper is entirely too long for the purpose of the REVIEW, and we are returning it to you with regret that such is the case, and that we find ourselves unable to use it. Perhaps at some future time you will submit to us a shorter paper, and we can assure you of its receiving our best consideration, and that we will give you an early decision in regard to it. With high esteem, we are, Yours very truly, [signature] Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 1411 - Newton st. N.W. Robert E. Lee Chapter, No. 644, U. D. C. Washington, D. C. [1-20-20] My dear Judge Terrell: - The Robert E. Lee chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, request the honor of your attendance at the "International Ball" to be held at the New Willard Tuesday evening, January twentieth, nineteen twenty. If you will so honor us, kindly let us know your pleasure at the earliest possible moment. Two tickets are enclosed, which we trust you will aid us by using. Very cordially, Mrs. Walter E. Hutton President National American Woman Suffrage Association BRANCH OF INTERNATIONAL WOMAN SUFFRAGE ALLIANCE AND OF NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN Mrs. CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT, President NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 171 MADISON AVENUE TELEPHONE, 4818 MURRAY HILL NEW YORK 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. STANLEY MCCORMICK, MASS. 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT MISS MARY GARRET HAY, NEW YORK 3RD VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. GUILFORD DUDLEY, TENN. 4TH VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. RAYMOND BROWN, NEW YORK 5TH VICE-PRESIDENT MRS. HELEN GARDNER, WASHINGTON, D.C. NATIONAL WOMAN SUFFRAGE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Inc. MISS ESTHER G. OGDEN, President 171 Madison Ave., NEW YORK LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CHAIRMAN MRS. CHARLES H. BROOKS WICHITA, KANSAS SECRETARY MISS KATHERINE PIERCE 112 N. BROADWAY OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA PRESS DEPARTMENT MISS ROSE YOUNG, Director 171 Madison Ave., NEW YORK TREASURER MRS. HENRY WADE ROGERS, CONN. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MRS. FRANK J. SHULER, NEW YORK RECORDING SECRETARY MRS. HALSEY W. WILSON, NEW YORK DIRECTORS MRS. CHARLES H. BROOKS, Kansas MRS. J. C. CANTRILL, Kentucky MRS. RICHARD E. EDWARDS, Indiana MRS. GEORGE GELLHORN, Missouri MRS. BEN HOOPER, Wisconsin MRS. ARTHUR LIVERMORE, New York MISS. ESTHER G. OGDEN, New York MRS. GEORGE A. PIERSOL., Pennsylvania January 20, 1920 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T Street, N. W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Mrs. Catt has turned over your contribution and letter to me to reply to, and I write to thank you very cordially for your contribution to our ratification campaign fund. We are urging the ratification of the Federal Suffrage Amendment as diligently as we possibly can and at the National Convention in Chicago hope to celebrate nation-wide suffrage. It may be possible that two or three states will still lag behind on ratification at that time but it will be in sight and so quickly won that we shall feel safe in celebrating. Mrs. Catt has asked me to say to you in regard to representation of colored women that always in our association we have had colored women present and sometimes they have spoken from our platform at convention. That all our local and certainly all the northern state associations have had colored members. The condition in the South is entirely beyond our control and deeply regretted by many of us. I think we all find, however, that patience and pushing forward to achievement in any race or individual is sure in the long run to win all the good things that we desire. The colored women of every state will now have an opportunity to show how valuable they can be as citizens. They can become members of the political parties, and I hope will do so and work to secure better government in our cities, states and nation. We believe that they want suffrage and at the easiest possible moment to help themselves and to help the country. It does not seem probable that just as we are winding up the affairs of the National Association any new associations will be considered for membership. We expect that our labors will be done after the close of this great convention and nationwide suffrage will be won. If one or two states or more still delay, it will only be a matter of a few weeks in all probability. -2- 1/20/20 Mrs. Terrell With many thanks for your contribution and best wishes for the progress of all women under their new freedom - Cordially yours, Emma Winner Rogers (Mrs. Henry Wade Rogers) Treasurer R-S Dictated but not read by Mrs. Rodgers "Go Teach All Nations" "The Church That Welcomes strangers" Institutional Community Church Social Service, Home for Working Girls, Free Employment Bureau, Industrial Training, Inc. BROAD ST. AT LAFAYETTE REV. B. CONKLIN WOOLFOLK, B.D. MINISTER RESIDENCE, 31 BROAD STREET. TELEPHONE Colony 4611 New Haven, Conn., Jan 20, 1920 19 Mrs Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: - Your letter of the 19th. is received. Beg to advise your terms and date are satisfactory. Please advise expected time of your arrival in New Haven, in order that arrangement may be made for your entertainment. The subject selected out of the three your suggested is:- "What the Colored American got out of the War ." Looking for- ward to your coming with a deal of interest knowing as I do you will have a message for the people. I am yours, In the interest of my people, B. C. Woolfolk please send by return a cut of your self 1 1/2x 2 1/2 to 2x4 inches. Have them [ ] later [ ] 28, Send Special Delivery TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "ALAMALEKUM FEN LONDON." ROBT. BROADHURST & CO., (ROBERT BROADHURST) MERCHANTS & COMMISION AGENTS, IMPORT & EXPORT. CABLE ADDRESS: "BROADEST, LONDON." Codes: A B C 5th Edn., Bentleys and Private. 7. MARK LANE. LONDON, E.C.3 [*Home [?] 32 Belsize Square Hampstead London N.W. 3*] 20 Jany 1920 [*Home ad 32 Belsize Square Hampstead London. N. W. 3.&] My Dear Mrs Terrell- I have been so sadly disappointed in not having had from you long ago an acknowledgement of my first letter to you- written a few weeks after you sailed from Riverside. I was desirous of knowing if you had reached home safely and found your Treasures quite well. I was also anxious to receive a reply so that I could with greater confidence forward you a copy of Lady Cliffords work "Our Day" on behalf of the Red Cross Society. Lady Clifford had sent a presentation copy to my Daughter who acknowledged receipt & said that her Father would procure and send you another copy of the work. So that I am awaiting your news. II We are all well, my daughter has had a very busy time during the past six months- for between rendering me a little help in my business & running our little house she has charge of several dancing & drill classes. The African Society is having a Luncheon meeting on 5-Feb:- how I wish it had been possible for you to be present. I sincerely hope that both you yourself and your husband will not be very much older before you visit this side.- I occasionally see Mr. Harris of the Anti Slavery Socy, he is still actively engaged in his championship work. We do not hear very much of the industrial unrest in the United States & the English public are left woefully in the dark regarding many political movements in the World. I am looking forward to the pleasure of hearing from you at an early date. Both my Daughter- who retains a lively recollection of you & my younger Son join me in kindest regards to you & your kind husband. Yours Sincerely, Mrs. Broadhurst NOTARY PUBLIC JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TELEPHONE HYANNIS 21 JOHN D. W. BODFISH ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW HYANNIS, MASS. Hyannis, Mass., January 21, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T. St., N. W. Washington, D. C. Mr dear Mrs. Terrell: I am in receipt of you letter dated January 17th., We have chosen for your subject "Was the Race Question Solved by the War?" I usually find The Adams House the most satisfactory to stop at. The Avery is good, but higher priced. The Commonwealth is not quite as conveniently located, but is good and cheaper then the others. If you should get in Boston early enough Saturday afternoon, you could come directly to Hyannis, but probably you will not be able to do this. I trust you will have no difficulty in securing hotel accommodations in Boston, and I shall look forward with pleasure to meeting you again. Sincerely yours, John D. W. Bodfish JOSEPH KEASBEY BRICK AGRICULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL AND NORMAL SCHOOL UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION 287 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, N. Y. BRICKS, NORTH CAROLINA. T.S. INBORDEN, PRINCIPAL W. DOYLE MILLER, TREASURER OFFICIALS OF THE ASSOCIATION REV. A. F. BEARD, D. D. HONORARY SECRETARY REV RODNEY W. ROUNDY, D. D. ASSOCIATE SECRETARY REV. SAMUEL L. LOOMIS, D. D. ASSOCIATE SECRETARY MR. IRVING C. GAYLORD TREASURER MR. J. E. MACAFEE REV. GEORGE L. CADY D. D. CORRESPONDING SECRETARIES MISS LURA BEAM ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT EDUCATION January 23, 1920 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. My Dear Mrs. Terrell, Your letter is received and I am glad to have this word from you I am always glad to hear from old friends like yourself. Your request is all right. I am glad to have such inquiries. I do not know of any one now whom I might recommend to you here but I shall bear in mind your needs. We have a young man there in Washington who is a graduate of this school who has been out of the army only a short time and is trying to get into Howard. He is one of the finest boys we ever had and would suit you exactly. He can do anything about the house, make fires, cook, serve meals, clean etc. and as soon as you receive this you get in touch with him. He rooms with my son Wilson Inborden and another of our school boys who are at Howard. His name is Alfred Leach. They are rooming at 1920 9th Street N. W. ,. JOSEPH KEASBEY BRICK AGRICULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL AND NORMAL SCHOOL UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION 287 FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, N. Y. BRICKS, NORTH CAROLINA. T.S. INBORDEN, PRINCIPAL W. DOYLE MILLER, TREASURER OFFICIALS OF THE ASSOCIATION REV. A. F. BEARD, D. D. HONORARY SECRETARY REV RODNEY W. ROUNDY, D. D. ASSOCIATE SECRETARY REV. SAMUEL L. LOOMIS, D. D. ASSOCIATE SECRETARY MR. IRVING C. GAYLORD TREASURER MR. J. E. MACAFEE REV. GEORGE L. CADY D. D. CORRESPONDING SECRETARIES MISS LURA BEAM ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT EDUCATION You have him call to see you and have him bring Wilson with him. Leach is a nice boy and I know that you will like him. He may not have work and he may be able to serve you. He have several girls there, Miss Jessie Bullock and Miss Olie Bond. Miss Bullock is a fine girl from this community and ought to be well advanced at Howard. Her people are in good circumstances and are able to meet her accounts but I heard that she wanted to do something on her own account. Miss Bond is working her way I do not know how she is doing it but both are fine girls. Leach can tell you about their condition. They meet often. I think they have a Brick Club. You will be interested in knowing about my folks I am sure as we have known you so long and well. Julia, my oldest daughter, graduated from Fisk several years ago. She married a Fisk graduate and they live in Chicago. He is a private chemist or was, and she is a clerk at a big Department store. She does not like Chicago and I want to get them back South in educational work. She had the "Educational Course" at Fisk and is fine teacher of Primary methods. Dorothy graduated from Domestic Science and from the "Educational Cour Course" at Fisk and is teaching Domestic Science here. She is doing very fine in her work. Wilson was at Fisk last year with Dorothy but after she left he wanted to finish at Howard. This his second year in college. He likes it well and from all accounts is doing very fine in his classes. I hope to come up myself before a great while to see how he is getting along. He is interested in music and I understand he is having a chance to exercise his talent there. He and Leach are great friends and I shall be glad to have him come with Leach to see you. I hope that you will have no trouble getting the help that you need. At the same time I shall be on the outlook for you. I am very truly, T. S. Inborden. T.S.I. "Go Teach All Nations" "The Church That Welcomes strangers" Institutional Community Church Social Service, Home for Working Girls, Free Employment Bureau, Industrial Training, Inc. BROAD ST. AT LAFAYETTE REV. B. CONKLIN WOOLFOLK, B.D. MINISTER RESIDENCE, 31 BROAD STREET. TELEPHONE Colony 4611 New Haven, Conn., Jan 25, 1920 19 Mrs Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: - Yours of even date. Beg to advise there is a train leaving Boston, at 830 A.M. arriving New Haven at 12:47 another leaving Boston, at 10:00 A.M. arriveing New Haven, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. Both are excellent trains, I would suggest you take the 10:00 o'clock. Mrs. Woolfolk, how-ever will meet either you may advise you will come on. A-gain ex-pressing the very great delight with which we look for-ward to your coming, and trusting it will be of mutual pleasure and profit. I am, Yours for the advancement of the RACE, B. C. Woolfolk STOREY THORNDIKE PALMER & DODGE MOORFIELD STOREY JOHN L. THORNDIKE BRADLEY W. PALMER ROBERT G. DODGE HENRY WARE REGINALD H. JOHNSON RICHARD C. STOREY J. LOTHROP MOTLEY HAROLD S. DAVIS FRANCIS V. BARSTOW RAYMOND S. WILKINS HAWLEY K. RISING CABLE ADDRESS "STOREYDIKE BOSTON" 735 EXCHANGE BUILDING BOSTON9 26th Jan. 1920 Mrs. Mary C. Terrill 1323 T Street N. W. Washington D. C. Dear Mrs. Terrill: I have your letter of the 24th and I shall expect you about twenty minutes past four on February 2nd unless I hear from you to the contrary at my office. Yours truly, M Storey OPEN FORUM SPEAKERS BUEAU THE ACCREDITED AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL OPEN FORUN COUNCIL HAROLD MARSHAL, CHAIRMAN MABEL B. URY, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TELEPHONE HAYMARKET 4278 BOSTON OFFICE: 26 PEMBERTON SQUARE January 29, 1920 My dear Mrs. Terrell: I was very much surprised myself to find the announcement of my marriage did not reach you, for you were on my list to receive it. The "Fortunate man" is Mr. Forest Morton Leonard; he is brother-in-law to Mr. Lynn Haines, Editor of the Searchlight on Congress, whom perhaps you know. In regard to the meeting at Roxbury, though they are announc- ing "Uncle Sam and the Sons of Ham" for a title, I am glad you are planning to bring new material into the talk and will deal with the colored man's status since the war. There are trains leaving Boston for New Haven at: 9.15 a.m. arriving 1.30 p.m. 12.00 " 4.07 1.40 p.m . " 6.02 4.00 " 8.08 Perhaps you will have opportunity to drop in and see me while you are up; I very much hope so. Very truly yours, Mabel B. Ury Executive Secretary Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1323 T. Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. [*Dear Mollie, you cannot afford to miss our next biennial July 12 - 16 at Tuskegee it is the 25th anniversary. You have not met the National [se??e]? Hampton 8 long years, come and let the colored women see that you are still with them, some of them say you do not care about us of course I know, but you must come and be with the women at their 25th Anniver.*] [*Feb 3 1920*] The National Federation of Colored Organizations and Interests of America, the National Equal Rights League , the National Race Congress and the Colored Protective Association of Pennsylvania do hereby issue a Call to the colored voters of America, both men and women, to assemble in Philadelphia on January 29th 1920, at 12 o'clock noon, to consider ways and means whereby the colored citizens of America, through there franchise may enjoy the full benefits of American citizenship on the same basis and to the same extent other races do. The necessity for this Call is paramount. The rights of Negros have been flagrantly abridged and because of race prejudice the South has been permitted to destroy the spirit and letter of the Federal Constitution, until today it defiantly challenges America to help itself. This call is the first step toward re-establishing the Federal Constitution as the fundamental law of the land, as well as destroy the most vicious form of autocracy that has ever existed in any country. The South has been the unrelenting enemy of Negro freedom and rights, and until this time the Negro has accepted this condition and suffered untold brutality and oppress- ion at the hands of Southern outlaws. We will no longer accept this condition. Let us combine our forces and strike a bow that will give us the liberty and justice due us as citizens. We have been loyal to the party that freed us, and which could have prevented our humiliation and disfranchisement but did not. We can, by the proper use of our ballots bring to ourselves the long sought relief. We will also lay plans to fight Jim Crowism in all its hideous forms; to see to it that colored women receive the same consideration in politics as other women receive; to chose men to lead us who will place our rights fist, and use political office as a means to this end. All men and women who love liberty should meet us in Philadelphia at the time appointed. These are critical times for our race. We must shape our own future destiny. Let us meet to- gether and make an effort to this end. [*We must put a woman in Nat'l this year that is capable of being present at all white Nat'l conferences as our representative the time calls for such a woman*] Geo. E. Cannon, Pres. - Nat.Fed. Colored Organizations & Interests. Wm. A. Byrd Sec'y. " " " " John M. Royal, Treas. " " " " Dr. Jernigan, Pres. - Race Congress. John R. Hawkins, Sec'y " " R. R. Write, Sec'y - Colored Protective Ass'n. of Pennsylvania. Monroe W. Trotter, Exec. sec'y - Equal Rights League. J. C. Robinson, Field Organizer - " " " Mrs. Mary Talbert, Pres. - Nat. Fed. Colored Women's Clubs. [*We will take part in this program*] 1322 G Street, N. E. Washington, D. C. February 4, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1323 Tea Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: The Men's Club of Calvary Episcopal Church is arranging a series of meetings to be held in the Parish Hall, corner of 11th & G Streets, N. E., for the purpose of getting better acquainted with our public men and women and of stimulating a greater interest in the services they are rendering. The Club, therefore, cordially invites you to address of these meetings on impressions received while in Zurich, Switzerland recently with the American delegation at the International Congress of women for permanent peace. The meetings are being arranged for Friday evening at 8 o'clock, during February and March. The dates are February 20th, 27th, March 5th, 12th, and 19th. It is hoped you will give us one of the earlier evenings of the series. I may add, too, that the thought of securing you as one of our speakers has already created a lively interest. Very sincerely yours, Theodore A. Bradford Chairman. PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL (FORMERLY M STREET HIGH SCHOOL) WASHINGTON, D.C. GARNET C. WILKINSON PRINCIPAL February Eleventh 1920 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 Tea Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I have the honor to extend you a cordial invitation to deliver an address at the unveiling of the bust of Paul Laurence Dunbar, on February 25th, at nine o'clock a.m., in the Dunbar Auditorium. This bust is being presented to the school by the Dunbar Alumni association. Mrs. W. T. S. Jackson is the sculptress. Sincerely yours, G C Wilkinson Principal GCW/C February 11, 1920. Editor, The New York Age, 230 W. 135th street. New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: I read with some surprise your musical critic's account of the recital by Mr. and Mrs. Tibbs, as given in your issue of February 7th As I was not at the recital, I am, of course, unprepared to express any judgment as to the quality of the performance. I cannot take issue with your critic's statements that the artists were listless, lifeless, deficient in energy, etc. If they were, your critic is justified in saying so, and only performs his duty to the public in so doing. A careful reading of this criticism impels me to state that a critic owes certain duties to the public which appear to have been overlooked in this case. One of these is that he should confine himself to his job of criticizing performance. Your critic goes far outside his legitimate field in the wholly uncalled for way in which he gives the public his views. In questioning "his preparation for this very responsible position," (in connection with the Howard conservatory), in drawing a fanciful picture of the artists "circulating among the fascinating shops," etc., it strikes me that your critic was writing more to entertain and amuse than to enlighten. The whole of two paragraphs preceding the one in which the program is given lacks altogether the judicial attitude, the unprejudiced manner, the fairness of expression which should characterize the critic. Not a single number of either artist is criticized specifically as to its defects; not a single constructive suggestion is contained in the entire article; not one commendatory feature is mentioned in the entire performance. After having heard both of the artists many times, and after having read criticisms of both of them by some of America's foremost musicians, I am rather inclined to the opinion that your critic mistakes composure for listlessness, calmness for lifelessness, and dignified demeanor and bearing for lack of energy In closing, permit me to advise your critic that Mr. Tibbs' preparation was obtained at Fisk and Oberlin, the latter having awarded him the degrees of Mus.B. and M.A.; that no less a critic that Philip Hale, of Boston, has commended his playing, and that Isadore Philipp of Paris, France, states that he "is one of the most talented students I have had from America. Very truly yours, Premier Lyceum Bureau S. M. Kendrick, Manager 2352 Sixth Street, Northwest Washington, D. C. February 11, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T. Street N. W., Washignton, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am inclosing a clipping from the New York Age of Feb. 7th, which contains a rather unusual criticism of a recital given in Brooklyn last week by Prof. and Mrs. Roy W. Tibbs. It is unusual in the way in which it is stated, and in its indulgence in what strikes me as rather cheep witticisms and innuendos, as well as in the absence of what I would consider remarks of a real musical criticism. It seems to me a most unfair sort of thing, and I think that the writer of it ought to be made to understand that while he is perfectly within his rights to criticize anyone who fails to do justice to what he claims, no critic is justified in going outside his legitimate field in the way he has done. I am asking a few friends of the artists to send letters to the Age objecting to their critic's attitude. Will you do as much? A copy of a letter which I have already sent is inclosed. Hoping that you will find time to do this within the next day or so. Very truly yours, SM Kendrick NOTARY PUBLIC JUSTICE OF PEACE TELEPHONE HYANNIS 21 JOHN D. W. BODFISH ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW HYANNIS, MASS. Hyannis, Mass., February 12, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T St., N. W. Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Your note to Mrs. Bodfish was duly received. We were sorry that we could not do more for you. Your lecture has received words of praise from every quarter. I enclosed herewith clipping from the Hyannis Patriot dated February 2nd. I understand this was written by Dr. Sarah A. Dixon, the pastor of the Federated Church, who introduced you to the audience. From what I hear your lecture this time must have been stronger then the one you delivered here before. With best wishes from us all, I remain Sincerely yours, John D. W. Bodfish End in [??????] 2-12-20 HYANNIS Hyannis Open Forum An indication that our village peo- ple appreciate knowledge at first hand was the good audience that greeted Mrs. Mary Church Terrell on Forum night, Feb. 1. Mr . Terrell had pre- viously spoken at our Forum and those who heard her then were anxious to have her deal with the negro problem. A cultured negro herself with years of experience In education work, she dealt with the race question in a broad and instructive way. During the war Mrs. Terrell was in France and looked into the matter of the negro soldier, his service, and his care. It was regrettable that negro nurses were not allowed to serve in France as the loyally of the negro soldier warranted ministrations from nurses of his own race. She noted that in France the negro was respected and treated more nearly as members of other races. The prejudice so noticeable in America was conspiciously absent there. After the lecture many questions were asked which brought out the information of some startling and deplorable conditions of the negroes in the southern states. Mrs. Terrell is a scholarly and broad-gauge woman and her hearers felt that the knotty problems she fearlessly tackled could not have been presented in a more expert fashion . CRAVATH & HENDERSON 52 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK February 13, 1920. My dear Mrs. Terrell: - I wrote President King and have just received the enclosed letter from him. I was sure I had not guessed wrong as to his attitude. I think you better treat this letter as confidential and return it to me after you have read it. I hope something will come of the suggestion. With best wishes, I remain, as ever, Very sincerely yours, Paul D Cravath Mrs. Mattie C. Terrell, 1323 T Street, Washington, D. C. (Enc.) §-p Feb. 10- 1920- Mr. Paul D. Cravath 52 William St- New York City- My dear Mr. Cravath: You may know that the college has nothing directly to do with elections in Phi Beta Kappa- Election in the first instance is determined by the scholarship rank attained by the student in his college work, and no other consideration enters in at that point. You can be sure that color has had nothing to do with the election or non-election of anyone. On rare occasions a man may be elected later where special distinction has been achieved, and it is possible that our college chapter might feel that they could bring Mrs. T in under that head- In any case I shall be glad to refer your letter to them for most careful consideration, for I share your judgment of her brilliant ability - Very sincerely yours, Henry C King - CHICAGO SCHOOL OF CIVICS AND PHILANTHROPY 2559 MICHIGAN AVENUE February 23, 1920 My dear Mrs. Terrell: Miss Addams sent me your letter of January 27th. I do not know whether she wrote you or whether she thought that I would write you. She is, as you know, always greatly interested but I think there is probably little that she can do at the present moment, in this part of the country. We have as you know a commission on the race question growing out of our race riots. The Governor appointed that commission but it has no public money and money must be raised therefore privately for its investigation. We are also deeply concerned as to the condition of colored youth in this city and trying to raise money for different lines of work in their behalf. There is the Urban League and the Association for the Advancement of the Colored People and both are putting out very large budgets. It may be that Miss Addams intended me to write you something of this situation With assurance of warm regard, Always faithfully yours. S P Breckinridge Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 1944 Ninth St. N.W., Washington, D.C. March 1, 1920 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 132 Tea St. N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear Madam: Notwithstanding the fact that my last communication has brought forth no response, I am taking the liberty to impose this second letter upon you and am sending herewith a copy of our latest news release. If you give it to the benefit of careful perusal you will find it contains much additional information that will prove of personal value to you in view of your personal interest in the advancement of Negro ideals and the propagation of worthy Negro enterprises. I am assuming that the fact that you have thus far not written me regarding this matter is significant of nothing save that you have allowed procrastination to 3nter into this matter or that your numerous personal interests have demanded more than a usual amount of your busy attention. However, will you not do me the honor to offer me a reply and reconsider the matter of becoming a member of our Advisory Board. Remember that an acceptance entails no obligation whatever, and that by giving this young Corporation your moral support you will be doing a truly great service, not only for my associates and me, but for the race at large. Respectfully beseeching you to give this matter your most earnest consideration, I have the honor to remain, Very truly yours, J. Williams Clifford LIEUT. J. WILLIAMS CLIFFORD Chairman, Organization Committee JWC : lgp (1) No- (2) (3) 4 Yes- (5) 6 Noise 7-R 8(No) 9 Yes 10. No 11 @ YWCA Church 1.66 ____4 W. E. C 38_ 6.64 2.08 _____ $8.72 33.75 [] 150 12.50 CRAVATH & HENDERSON 52 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK MAR. 3, 1920. Dear Mrs. Terrell:- I hope in time you will get the slight recognition from Oberlin which you desire. I will bear in mind Mr. Goines and if I hear of an opening I shall be very glad to let you know. With best wishes, I remain, Very sincerely yours, [illegible] Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. S.G. Bullock D.D.S. , President Prof. I.W. Taylor,Secretary J.E. Geary D.D.S., Vice Pres. J. Luck, M.D., Treasurer The Forum P.O. Box 67 Danville, Va., March 4, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D.C. Dear Madam:- The Forum, an organization of a number of young business and professional men of Danville and having as its object the betterment of social, civic and political conditions in our city, is at this time trying to impress upon the men here the necessity of their becoming voters. Knowing something of the interest which you have always manifested in the race, and also your reputation as a forceful speaker, we feel that your presence here would mean much for the cause which we are trying to foster. We are therefore writing you and inviting your services by publicly appearing for us in our city on Friday evening, April 9th, next. Please inform us as early as possible if this can be arranged to suit your convenience, also kindly specifying terms and conditions. Trusting that we may receive a favorable consideration, I am, Very truly yours, Bernard O. Hendersom BOH/M Asst.-Secretary. Women's International League for Peace and freedomSection for The United States Officers Chairman Mrs. Anna Garlin Spencer, White Plains, N.Y. Honorary Chairman Miss Jane Addams, Chicago, Ill. Secretary Mrs. Lucy Biddle Lewis, Lansdowne, Pa. Treasurer Mrs. Hannah Clothier Hull, Swarthmore, Pa. Vice-Chairmen Miss S. P. Breckinridge, Ill. Mrs C. E. Cumberson, Calif. Miss Zona Gale, Wisc. Mrs. Harriet P. Thomas, Fla. Miss Jeanette Rankin, Mont. Mrs. A. N. Winslow, Mass. Members of the Executive Committee Mrs. William Jennings Bryan, Neb. Mrs. Walter Cope, Penna. Miss Helena Dudley, Mass. Mrs. Frederick Holt, Mich. Mrs. David Starr Jordan, Calif. Mrs. Eleanor Daggett Karsten, N.Y. Mrs. Florence Kelley, N.Y. Mrs. William Kent, Calif. Mrs. Anna Rhoads Ladd, Penna. Mrs. Henry G. Leach, N.Y. Mrs. Lola Maverick Lloyd, Ill. Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead, Mass. Miss Rose Standish Nichols, Mass. Mrs. George Odell, Wash., D.C. Miss Juliet Poyntz, N.Y. Mrs. Frederick J. Taussig, Mo. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Wash., D.C. Mrs. John Jay White, Wash., D.C. Miss Ellen Winsor, Penna. Chairmen, Standing Committees Committee on Fight the Famine Crusade Mrs. Lucy Biddle Lewis, Lansdowne, Pa. Committee on Education Mrs. Walter Cope 200 E. Johnson St., Germantown, Phila., Pa. Sub-Committee on Physical Education Mrs. C. E. Cumberson 775 Post Street, San Francisco, Calif. Committee on League of Nations Mrs. Hannah Clothier Hull, Swarthmore, Pa. Committee on Oriental Relations Mrs. C. E. Cumberson 775 Post Street, San Francisco, Calif. Committee on Universal Free Trade Miss Ellen Winsor, Haverford, Pa. Committee on Legislation Mrs. George Odell, 1623 H Street, Wash., D.C. Committee on Citizenship: to Permeate the Americanization Movement with the Spirit of Internationalism Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead, 19 Euston Road, Brookline, Mass. Committee on Pan American Relations Miss Rose Standish Nichols, 55 Mt. Vernon St., Boston, Mass. Committee on Labor Mrs. Eleanor Daggett Karsten Room 1616, 33 West 42nd St., N.Y. Finance Committee Mrs. Marion B. Cothren, 144 E. 40th St., N.Y. Executive Secretary Mrs. Eleanor Daggett Karsten Room 1616, Aeolian Hall 33 West 42nd Street New York City Telephone, Murray Hill 5657 March 15th, 1920 To the Member of the Section for the U.S.A. of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom: Returns from a questionnaire concerning the place and time of the next Annual Meeting of our organization indicate Chicago as the preferred place, and Spring as the preferred time. The month of May, although chosen by several, proves difficult on account of conflicting engagements of two general officers; hence Aprilis now determined upon with the approval of Miss Addams and of the local Chicago members who will have hostess responsibilities. The Annual Meeting is, therefore, called for Friday and Saturday, April 23d and 24th, with a possible session on Sunday, the 25th, at Chicago, Illinois; the hall in which meetings are to be held will be announced later. The reason for postponement of earlier meetings was the conditions incident to the war; the reasonsfor bringing the Annual Meetings of 1919 and 1920 thus near together are: first, the obvious need of setting the organization year of the National in line with that of the International body of which it is a part; and second, the need to have a national meeting in the Spring of 1920 in order to plan and realize effectively a full year's work before the Biennial of the International, which will occur in the Spring or early Summer of 1921. There are special matters to be considered at the coming Annual Meetingwhich are of the greatest importance to the future of this body. They may be indicated as follows: 1. Shall we, after a fuller discussion than was possible as the last Annual Meeting, definitely decide to have a National Society (as a Section in harmony with many others belonging to the W. I. L. P. F. ), or shall we think it wise to content ourselves with a National Committee with only individual membership as a supporting aid? (At the meeting in Philadelphia last November an inference was accepted in favor of the latter course. Since then there have been indications that a more popular and democratic, even is less easily managed, form of association would better satisfy some former supporters of the Woman's Peace Party. At any rate there should be a full discussion of the matter in the light of all facts to be presented; and hence all Branches and all Branch members under the older form of organization are urged to consider the question an open one and bring or send their judgment as to the best decision.) 2. If there should be a decision to continue the older form of organization, what should be the status in respect to fees and voting privilege of the local groups as related to the National Section? 3. In any case, the Constitution revised at Philadelphia in November last evidently needs further revision in order to show clearly the chosen form of association. (In order to facilitate that action at the Chicago Meeting, copies of the revised Constitution and suggested changes to fit alternative propositions will be forwarded to the members a little later.) 4. The question of headquarters must be considered. 5. Also that of Chairman. 6. Also that of whether the salaried executive shall be more distinctively an office or a field worker and who that executive shall be. (If the Chairman chosen can give much time to speaking in different parts of the country in the interest of the W. I. L. P. F., then for the office end of the work a women of administrative ability must be found for Executive Secretary. If, on the other hand, a Chairman is secured who cannot take the field but can give much time to the headquarters, then a stenographer for her assistance will be sufficient and the salaried officer of importance must be a Field Secretary. The headquarters will be determined naturally by the residence of these two officers, the Chairman and the Field or Office Secretary. The present Chairman and Executive Secretary are not candidates for reelection, having both taken their places merely as a bridge from the old to the new administration.) 7. The platform upon which we have founded our permanent work since the beginning of the W. P. P. is thought by many to need revision. That should claim attention and perhaps a more definite alignment be indicated between those things to be undertaken as long-range educational propaganda and those which should be given out as emergency duties. (See enclosed suggestion of such a division between permanent and immediate platforms of work.) 8. What can be planned at this meeting of April, 1920, to help American women make a worthy contribution to the W. I. L. P. F. before and at the time of its Biennial in 1921? 9. What action shall we take in connection with the National Presidential Nominating Conventions in order to urge our principles upon the voters? These are the questions we should press upon us all for answer at the coming meeting. All of us can serve in some fashion as individual workers for a world organization to outlaw war. We can only work effectively as a body if we can achieve a more closely-knit and stronger association of those who serve as the Section for the United States of the W.I.L.P.F. It is, therefor, earnestly hoped that all who possibly can do so, will rally to this Chicago meeting. It is the privilege of the acting Chairman to state that there are encouraging signs of future possibilities of growth to report at the coming meeting. In spite of the fact that The Woman's Peace Party was almost wholly submerged by the entrance of our government into the war; in spite of the fact that old members of the W.P.P. have been slow in returning to take up the American responsibility for the International League; in spite of the fact that division among women peace workers gave each group fewer members than could otherwise be counted for the W.I.L.P.F. ; in spite of the fact that many doubt the wisdom of continuing a segregated women's effort when peace societies of men and women offer women leaders in the U.S. a chance for general usefulness in the international movement; in spite of all these hindrances to a large and rapid work by and for women in this country, there has been achieved (by most inadequate service) a larger paid-up membership of this Section than was listed during the last two years of The Women's Peace Party; and that in a brief trial of five months. Moreover, these members are many of them new to our work and eager to be a part of the great League of Women in the Old World and hence give fresh strength. The result is nothing considered as accomplishment; it is much considered as a proof that the crest of the war wave that overcame us has passed and that we may count upon a returning life and vigor as the wave recedes. All that seems needed for securing a strong, if not a large, membership by which to hearten the women of other countries and make our appeals effective in this country, is that an official staff be secured which will give first place in heart and work to this Section; at least until the nations of the world are able to begin an orderly living together for the common welfare. In 1915 we declared that as women we desired to serve this great cause of just and permanent peace because "as women we felt a peculiar revolt against the cruelty and waste of war"; and although we would not prolong the segregated efforts of the sexes for social ends we felt that we women, so long ignored in all choices that made war, might strengthen each other best for protest and effort if we could have an inner circle of devotion of our very own in the many-sided international movement. To-day, in 1920, the fruits of "collective homicide" are before us. The ruthless sacrifice of life of health, of treasure, of childhood asset of the future generations, of the feeling of human brotherhood and the will to live at peace with all men-these are beyond any loss the most frightful dream could picture. And in our own land, the reactionary influences hold us back at once from any adequate relief of the world's misery and from any effective reorganization of the forces of normal life to prevent a continuance of war and preparation of future war. More than this, we are suffering from hysterical fear and suspicion, one class of another, that lead to denial of the constitutional rights of free speech, free press and free assembly, that lead to cruel and senseless raids and deportations, and that threaten the inmost defenses of our democratic ideals. We, therefore, lack the guidance of that manysided truth that "above all things, in open struggle with error, always beareth away the victory." We are on the verge of a Presidential campaign. We have millions of new voters among the women of this land. We have great bodies of organized womanhood already pledged to philanthropic effort, to educational advance, to better labor conditions, to full legal rights of women and the saving of child life, and to a finer political method and spirit of action. All that these women are pledged to accomplish may be nullified in a moment when men are set to kill one another by wholesale, as the most sacred of duties. Unless the women now invested with full power and responsibility of citizenship can rise to the supreme need of the hour, the need for clear thinking and fearless speaking concerning these ordered ways of legal and political, of commercial and industrial, of educational and social organization of world interests to the end of just and permanent peace, they are building upon the sand. However strong a hold the "mysticism of militarism" still has upon the common imagination, those who have suffered most during these last years have learned that we must not have another world war. They understand that we must end the fragments of little wars that still further ravage, desolate and bankrupt nations. We all are convinced that we must learn a better way of living and working together. Men and women in comradeship must find and make straight that way. But women, women of all races and peoples, may well for a while at least work somewhat by themselves until they become strong and commanding in their power of motherhood to declare that this obsolete legalizing of human slaughter must be outgrown. Ours is a small group, but it has the great privilege of feeling the heart beat and echoing the intellectual leadership of the women of twenty-one other countries in the W. I. L. P. F. Can any of us hesitate, whatever other organizations we may join or work with, to give what we can to this Section of a world movement, as an earnest of the time when all men and women of light and leading everywhere shall work together so mightily to substitute good will for hate and fear that we may at last put war where we have put slavery and the subjection of women, in the place of departed evils? Come then, friends, to Chicago, the home of our beloved Honorary Chairman and President of the International League. Come, old members of the W. P. P. who have renewed your allegience; come, old members of the W. P. P. who have not yet so renewed your vows; come, new members and those whom we can reach by this invitation who may become members at this meeting. This is the morning of a new day, although storm clouds obscure its sunrise. It may be a new day for all the women of the United States who can and will band themselves together to outlaw war and to usher in a better social order. Let us all plan together how to help the women of other countries to whom our Section has pledged fealty, and above all how to help preserve our own dear country from ancient wrongs of bigotry and suspicion, of greed and selfishness and ignorance. All we need to-day is courage and wisdom. Let us seek these in good faith that to those that ask these shall be given, if so be their faith is justified by their works. ANNA GARLIN SPENCER, Chairman. Date................................ I hereby enclose one dollar for membership in the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Section for the U.S.A. for the year 1920. Name.......................................................... Address...................................................... ...................................................................... I also enclose $..........................as contribution to the work of the organization. I wish to help in the work of the following committee............................................. Make checks payable to W.I.L.P.F., Section for U.S.A., and send to Eleanor Daggett Karsten, Exec. Sec'y Room 1616, 33 West 42nd St., New York City. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date........................................................ I hereby enclose five dollars for Associate membership in the Women's Internatioal League for Peace and Freedom (headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland) for the year 1920. This subscription id=s to be forwarded to the International Office at Geneva. Name............................................... Address........................................... ........................................................... Make checks payable to W.I.L.P.F., Section for U.S.A., and send to Eleanor Daggett Karsten, Exec. Sec'y Room 1616, 33 West 42nd St., New York City. WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM SECTION FOR THE UNITED STATES Our Object, as Stated in the Constitution: The object of this organization shall be to promote methods for the attainment of that peace between nations which is based on justice and good will and to cooperate with women from other countries who are working for the same ends. Our program of immediate action, as adopted at the last Board Meeting, held in New York on March fourth, 1920: 1. Fight the World Famine (a) by philanthropic contributions and government loans; (b) spreading information concerning the lamentable conditions in starving Europe. 2. Stand for our constitutional rights of free speech, free press, free assembly and minority representation in legislature. 3. Support bills for universal physical education without military training; oppose military training in our schools and compulsory military service. 4. Urge through all official channels the repatriation of all prisoners of war, especially the many thousands languishing in Siberia. 5. Protest against the spirit and methods of "raids" and seizure for deportation and exile, and do all in our power to allay the hysteria and panic which make these possible. 6. Appeal for the immediate release from prison of political offenders whose only offense in opposition to war. 7. Permeate the Americanization movement with the spirit of appreciation of the gifts of many races to our national life. 8. If the League of Nations Covenant is signed by the U. S., work for its amendment along the lines of equality of rights among nations and true union of people to abolish war. If it is not signed, work the third Hague Conference and a better League of Nations. 9. Support morally and financially the International headquarters at Geneva and circulate the publications of the W. I. L. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Section for U. S. A. Eleanor Daggett Karsten, Exec. Sec'y, Rom 1616, 33 West 42nd St., New York City OPEN FORUM SPEAKERS BEUREAU THE ACCREDITED AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL OPEN FORUM COUNCIL HAROLD MARSHALL, CHAIRMAN MABEL b. URY, EXCEUTIVE SECRETARY TELEPHONE BOSTON OFFICE: HAYMARKET 4276 26 PEMBERTON SQUARE March 18, 1920. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I want to drop you just a line to get you know that we have not forgotten the fee due you for your forum engagement. The more than usual slowness of the forums in making payment this year has been most embarrassing to us. We have just now, settled up with lecturers through the month of January and are starting in on the February meetings. Just as soon as our finances permit it, a check will be sent to you. I certainly hope the delay is costing you no inconvenience. Please let us know if you are badly needing payment and we will make special effort to pay you promptly. Very truly yours, Mabel B. Ury Executive Sectreary Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T. Street, Washington, D. C. MS/MJ Hoping you May feel you can help us. Truly yours WB Miller Mrs g. Brown Miller 1730 K Street [*Edith Chandler Dunbar Valerie Chase-Alexander Girls Blanche & Pearl-12th St near YWCA-*] Pauline Johnson Maria- Neary Dorothy Helen Harris-Lyons- Daisy Hauser-Ruth Wilborne Angela Braxton Bishop Wilson Fannie Butler 1518 Corcoran- (Hattie Holmes Bruce) Mrs Fortune Nettie Langston Ion Odell Lane (Kitty Bruce 391 Fla Ave) Helen Curtis Hallie Queen Sat. Friday Matrons Neighborhood Clubs- Guster Smallwood Byers- Towanna Carruthers Bauneker- Dorothy Johnson-Bell School- Irene Jennie Taylor Phelps Dunbar*] March 21st 20. 1730 K. STREET Dear Mrs. Terrell; You were so kind in helping me about a Tag Day for the I.V.N.S. that I wonder if you would help me for a Tag day for Columbia Hospital on Saturday April 3rd. You know we do carry a very large number of colored patients at Columbia, and as it is the only Hospital in the District which specialized in maternity and diseases of women, there is no where they are so well looked after, and as such I think deserves the support of every woman in the District. The Women's Board is particularly interested in the building up of a large pre-natal clinic at the hospital and supply a nurse to do the follow up work and home visiting along those lines S. G. BULLOCK. D. D. S., PRESIDENT J. E. GEARY. D. D. S., VICE PRES. PROF. I. W. TAYLOR, SECRETARY J. LUCK. M. D., TREASURER THE FORUM P. O. BOX 67 DANVILLE, VA., [*Cannot get my printers cut from those who used it last Has the Race Problem Been Solved by the World War will be my subject- Do you accept my terms-twenty five dollars for the address in addition to all expenses?*] March 22, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D.C. Dear Madam: Your kind favor of the 15th received, and your coming to Danville on the 9th of April is anxiously awaited. Please wire at once as to your arrangements, the charges of the message revert to The Forum. If you have a printer's cut of your photo similar to the one on the folder sent with your communication, please forward it to us to use on our advertising matter. In reference to other speaking engagements we are trying to make arrangements in nearby cities. Will notify you more definitely later concerning them. Very respectfully yours, Bernard O Henderson Assistant-Sec'y. Address telegram: The Forum, c/o Savings Bank of Danville, Danville, Virginia. March 24, 1920 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D.C. My Dear Mrs. Terrell: I find myself handicaped for words in which to make known to you my plea. It was with deepest interest that I read your most interesting article in the "Competitor: of the Jan. issue "My experience Abroad as delegate at the International Congress of Women held in Zurich, Switzerland" How I should adore the honor of a personal interview with you. (2) However, I am begging as a correspondent your permission to use the article in a Magazine story (White) Please do not think me too presumptious if I add to this plea a sketch of your life together with your photo which I assure the same to be returned to you after I had used material. Not being in possession of your address I have adopted what I trust may be a sure way of reaching you. I shall await a reply at your pleasure. Thanking You Very Sincerely Yours Edith M. Davis Geneva, N.Y. Box 362 Hampton Institute. Hampton, Va. Mar. 28, 1920. My dear Mrs. Terrell, Though you are not acquainted with me, yet I have seen you once at the Y.M.C.A. while I was in Washington. I was living with Mrs. Louis F. Post, wife of Assitant Sec. of Labor. I am now an assistant in the Domestic Science Department of Hampton Institute if you think that will be ____ good _______. Or you can give me some advice on what I had better do. I have spoken to two ladies and they seemed much interested. Trusting to hear from you at your convenience I am Very truly yours, (miss) Lavinia Black. You went over to Europe last Spring with Mrs Post and Miss Addams, and while there in Zurich you joined the World Union of Women. Last summer Mrs Post sent me one of the Circulars and so impressed was I that I wrote to Switzerland for membership and they welcomed me in and sent me some circulars and blank to distribute and try and gain members. The Secretary General of the Union has written me that you wanted to spread the news among the colored women and said I might write to you telling you that I was also a member and might be able to help in the cause. We have quite a few colored women here around the school and I think I will try and get them to read one of the papers and try to get them interested enough to join. You can please let me know THE COIT-AIBER BUREAUS ARTHUR C COIT, PRESIDENT LOUIS J. ALBER, GENERAL MANAGER THE COIT BUREAU R.E. BARNETTE, SECRETARY CLEVELAND COIT-ALBER BUILDING THE COIT-ALBER DOMINION BUREAU NORMAN PLASS, SECRETARY TORONTO LUMSDEN BUILDING THE COIT-ALBER LYCEUM BUREAU ELBERT A WICKES, SECRETARY-MANAGER PITT F PARKER, ASSOCIATE MANAGER BOSTON LITTLE BUILDING THE COIT-ALBER LYCEUM BUREAU C.D. BROOKS, SECRETARY- MANAGER SYRACUSE FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING THE COIT-NELSON LYCEUM BUREAU P.M. NEILSON, MANAGER PITTSBURGH HIGHLAND BUILDING THE COIT-ALBER CHAUTAUQUA SYSTEM THOS V. HENDRICKS, SECRETARY-PUBLICITY MGR LINCOLN G. DICKEY, VICE-PRESIDENT - GENL. SUPT. CLEVELAND, O. COIT-ALBER BUILDING THE COIT-ALBER INDEPENDENT CHAUTAUQUA CO. O.B. STEPHENSON, SECY.-TREAS. CHICAGO ORCHESTRA BLDG. THIS LETTER WRITTEN FROM LITTLE BUILDING, 80 BOYLSTON ST. BOSTON April 3/1920 In our stock we find we have cuts of you or belonging to you. Yours is but one of a large number of similar cases and we feel you will appreciate our giving you the opportunity to have this cut returned to you. It is imperative our shelves be cleared of stock we are not using. Will you be good enough to write us upon receipt of this telling us that whether to throw this cut away or return it to you. If you desire it returned it would not be a bad idea to enclose a few cents in postage stamps. Unless we hear from you within two weeks we shall consider that you are not interested in the matter and throw away the cut in order to clear our shelf out. With all good wishes, we are, Most sincerely yours, THE COIT-ALBER LYCEUM BUREAU, per (signed) Elbert A. Wickes MGR. Mrs. Terrell, Washington, D.C. EAW/M MEMBERS OF THE AFFILIATED LYCEUM AND CHAUTAUQUA BUREAUS BOSTON. SYRACUSE. TORONTO. PITTSBURGH. CLEVELAND. ATLANTA. CHICAGO. DALLAS. BOISE. PORTLAND. CALGARY. SYDNEY AUSTRALIA. Detroit. MIch. April, 4 1920 Mrs. Mollie Church Terrell Washington, D.C. Dear Madam:- Having lost your address, I am sending this note through the kindness of a friend, please reply at your earliest convenience, giving date possible for a lecture for the N.A.A.C.P. hoping we can arrange dates with the Cleveland and Toledo Branches, in order to awaken interest in the branches in this part of the country. I remain yours truly, Lucille P. Owens Chairman N.A.A.C.P. Committee on Entertainments #501 Catherine St. [Your letter ha I beg of] Please send my cut to me, I implore you & will send you the postage stamps immediately 2123 BANCROFT PLACE April 5, 1920 My dear Mrs. Terrell, I am asking the members of the Women's Board of Columbia Hospital and the heads of units who came to our aid on Tag Day, to come to my house on Wednesday, April 7th at 4 o'clock to hear the returns and have a cup of tea. Won't you join us? I think your success was really wonderful and I do thank you. Sincerely yours Emily A. Learned DANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 206 Holbrook St. DANVILLE, VA. April 7th, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Dear Madam - In obedience to instructions of the Forum, I am writing you to thank you for your kindness in changing the date of your lecture to suit our convenience. We have perfected arrangements, and feel confident of giving you a large audience. You will please write or wire me just when you will leave Washington, so as our reception committee may meet you at station. Thanking you again for your acceptance and trusting to hear from your soon. I am yours, Irwin W. Taylor Secy. State College, Orangeburg, S.C. Apr. 9, 1920. 1325 Tea Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Brooks: I have been informed by your friend, Mrs. Seabrook, who is our Domestic Science Teacher in the State A. and M. College of South Carolina, that you would like to have someone do your housework this summer. Mrs. Seabrook and other are pleased with my work here, and believe that I could please you. I should be very glad if you would give me a trial, as I am anxious to help myself. I am one of a large family. There are many younger than I, who must be educated, and I do not wish to burden my parents any longer than necessary. I am anxious to learn everything that the ordinary woman should know, and though my experience has been limited to home surroundings, I feel that I can carry our any instructions that you might see fit to give. I have been a student of this college for four sessions, and any of my teachers here will be glad to furnish me with a recommendation if you so desire. Mrs. Seabrook asked me to enclose one of her cards to you, as I am so doing. Trusting I shall have your worthy consideration. I will expect an immediate reply. Yours very truly, Eula M. Edwards. State College, Orangeburg, S. C. HULL-HOUSE 800 SOUTH HALSTED STREET CHICAGO April 10th,1920 My dear Mrs.Terrell: I found your letter awaiting me here upon my return from Denver but as I am just starting off for the National Conference at New Orleans it seems difficult to arrange the lecture you suggest. I am,however,suggesting it to one or two people who will,I hope, do something about it. They will communicate directly with you. I hope very much that you will be able to come in any event and am Always faithfully yours Jane Addams The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, Incorprorated ROBERT E. PARK, PRESIDENT JESSE E. MOORLAND, SECRETARY-TREASURER Executive Council ROBERT E. PARK, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO JESSE E. MOORLAND, WASHINGTON, D.C. CARTER G. WOODSON, WASHINGTON, D.C. JULIUS ROSENWALD, CHICAGO, IL GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY, SARATOGA SPRINGS JAMES H. DILLARD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. JOHN R. HAWKINS, WASHINGTON, D.C. EMMET J. SCOTT, WASHINGTON, D.C. WILLIAM G. WILLCOX, NEW YORK CITY L. HOLLINGSWORTH WOOD, NEW YORK CITY IRVING W. METCALF, OBERLIN, O. THOMAS J. JONES, WASHINGTON, D.C. A. L. JACKSON, CHICAGO, ILL. MOORFIELD STOREY, BOSTON, MASS. R. E. JONES, NEW ORLEANS, LA. THE JOURNAL OF NEGRO HISTORY CARTER G. WOODSON DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND EDITOR 1216 YOU STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. April 12, 1920. Mrs. Mary C. Terrell, 1323 T St., N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: As you without doubt have during the years you have read the Journal of Negro History found it helpful in your work, will you kindly aid the circulation of the magazine to the extent of securing at least one subscriber? This is about the only effective way we have to reach the public, for this publication is not a popular magazine. Because of its intensive method of attack and its scientific aspect, it appeals only to the small circle of readers who are seeking the truth in this long neglected field. The subscription fee is only $2.00 a year, which is just about half of what we pay for publishing the magazine during these days of increasing cost of labor and supplies. The aim has been to keep this fee low to hold it within the reach of all so as to give the magazine the widest circulation possible. Scientific magazines of this order usually cost $4.00 or $5.00 a year. To make up the deficit resulting from this rather low subscription fee philanthropists have usually come to our assistance. Will you not also lend a helping hand? If you have afar off any friends to whom you would like to have us make this appeal, kindly send us their names on the form enclosed. Thanking you in advance for a sympathetic consideration of this request, I am Very truly yours, C. G. Woodson Director. CGW/G Public Schools Of The District Of Columbia Dunbar High School (Formerly M Street High School) Washington, D.C. Garnet C. Wilkinson Principal April 13, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 Tea Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of April 5th, informing me of your inability to be present at Dunbar High School on April 14th. I am writing now to extend you a cordial invitation to be present and address the student body of Dunbar on Wednesday May 5th at 9 A.M. Please let me know whether or not this date is convenient to you. Sincerely yours, G C Wilkinson Principal GCW/C 1936- 15th Street, N. W. Washington, D.C. April 16, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D.C. Dear Madam: In the year of 1917-1918, while you were teaching at Howard University, I was a member of one of your French I classes. For the first semester you gave me a mark of seventy-five(75), but for the second semester you did not give me a mark because I left school about month before (2) the end of the second semester. As you may know, the war was going then, and I enlisted in the army, thereby necessitating my leaving school. There is a movement on foot among the faculty of Howard, to give the ex-servicemen every consideration possible, to help them to make up for the time they lost out of school. Thus I thought that if I could receive a mark from you, removing this (3) incomplete mark in French I, it would go a long ways in helping me to make up for the time I lost while serving in the army. With many thanks in advance, and hoping that you give me the consideration, I am Respectfully yours, Tolly B. Spriggs, Jr. 1323 T St. N.W. Washington, D.C. April 18, 1920_ My dear Mrs. Blackstone, Your letter requesting me to speak for you May 20 has been received. I will be glad to do so_ My terms will be $30, and all expenses, railroad fare both ways and entertainment while in New York. Please let me know your decision as soon as possible. I hope you will send me a prospectus of the Business Association - Very sincerely yours, Mary Church Terrell Mrs. Mary C. Terrell 1323 Ten St., N. W., Washington, D.C. Dear Mother; Arrived in Annapolis, ok. Will be in town to meet you Saturday by the time that the train leaving D.C. at 5 O'clock arrives Phyllis NEW JERSEY URBAN LEAGUE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE AMONG NEGROES BRANCH OF NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE, 127 E. 230 ST., NEW YORK 212 BANK STREET NEWARK, N. J. TELEPHONE MARKET 5229 WILLIAM M. ASHBY, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DR. W. H. VAIL, PRES. DR. W. G. ALEXANDER, 1ST V. PRES. MRS. M. B. GREGORY, 2D V. P. REV. H. K. SPEARMAN, 3D, V. P. A. W. MACDOUGALL, TREAS. CARL BANWART, CHR. OF EX. COM. REV. L. B. ELLERSON SEC. OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MISS EVA MULFORD MRS. J. WILLIAM FAIRLIE REV. E. E. RICKS C. LANSING NEVIUS MRS. ELLA FRANCISCO RSV. AUGUSTUS ELMENDORF MRS. G. A. DOUGLAS " W. W. WOLFE " STEPHEN H. LITTLE " R. C. JENKINSON " FELIX FULD J. P. DUSENBERRY V. B. POWELL C. M. BROWN DR. W. H. WASHINGTON MAYOR C. P. GILLEN R. W. STEWART April 23, 1920. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 T. St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: It is extremely generous of you to consent to come to us and speak for our Health Mass Meeting for the terms you wrote us. We appreciate it tremendously. Relative to your inquiry about whether you should speak about Health or some general subject, may I suggest that you discuss the Negro from the present outlook of our station. This I am sure, would be more interesting and it would give people here a larger appreciation of our position in the Nation's life. It is probably that some of the physicians will give short talks ton some phases on Health. Thanks again for agreeing to come. We shall look forward to it with much interest. Yours very truly, William M. Ashby. Executive Secretary. WMA ECR "Let us now work as colored people not as white people for the narrow benefit of any group alone, but together as American citizens for the common good of our common city, our common country." -- MRS. WILLIAM H. BALDWIN, JR. WHAT WE DO TOWARD THIS END 1. Maintain comfortable dormitory rooms for twenty-two working girls at very reasonable rates. 2. Try to get Negroes better industrial advantages. 3. Provide adequate and wholesome recreational facilities. 4. Plan a health campaign 365 days in the year. 5. Organize boys' and girls' clubs and friendly visitors' group. 6. Investigate conditions of city life as a basis for practical work. 7. Work for better racial cooperation. April 26 - 1920- My dear, Mrs. Turrell, Will you accept a very belated thanks from The Women's Board of Columbia Hospital for the splendid help you gave us on our "Tag Day"- It is not their fault but entirely mine that you have not had our thanks And an expression of our appreciation long ago-- It was so wonderful of you to be so willing to share our efforts with us that I cannot say enough to tell you of our gratitude-- but do believe me Most sincerely Ann P. Bradley Secretary Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.