CORRESPONDENCE March-June 1923 326 Tea St., N.W. Wash., D.C., Mar. 4, 1923. Mrs. M.C. Terrell 1615 S St., N.W. Dear Mrs. Terrell: I am, again, writing you asking your indulgence for a respite of the rent until the 15 inst. Being still under Professional treatment and unable to do any work is the cause of my asking for a respite. I trust, however, that I shall have been restored to sufficient health to enable me to resume work. Then I shall try to be more punctual in my payments. Thanking you in advance, I am, Respectfully yours, C.H. Newman Colored Branch Young Women's Christian Association 6128 Germantown Avenue Germantown, Phila. Mrs. W.E. Shipley Chairman Mrs. O.Y. Taylor Vice Chairman Mrs. Lemuel Cowdery Secretary Mrs. Clarence Whyte Ch. Finance Committee Staff Miss Myra H. Colson Miss Ethelind B. Dandridge Miss Rose C. Yancey March 6, 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrill Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrill, It has been the custom in our Association to observe Mother and Daughter Week sometime during each year. It has been decided to observe it this year from May 13th to May 20th. Part of the program for the week, in fact the climax of the program is the Mother and Daughter Banquet to which we invite a special speaker, the very finest we can get. The Girls' Work Committee at their last meeting considered very carefully the matter of a speaker, and after much consideration decided that they would dare to ask you. We of course realize that you are busy with many many interests, but we also realize that you have daughters of your own, and would have such a vital message to bring to the mothers and daughter of this community. Would it be possible for you to come to us on Friday or Saturday, May 18th or 19th? It is not possible for me to say now just which of the two nights it will be held. We would certainly consider ourselves very fortunate if you could arrange to come. The next meeting of the Girls' Works Committee will be held on Monday, March 19th, and I would be so happy if I could tell them at that time that you had consented to come. Most sincerely yours, Ethelind B. Dandridge Girls' Work Sec'ty 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 Garrett Hay, New York 3rd Vice-President Mrs. Guilford Dudley, Tennessee 4th Vice-President Mrs. Raymond Brown, New York 5th Vice-President Mrs. Helen Gardner, Washington, D.C. Treasurer Mrs. Henry Wade Rogers, Connecticut 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. Harriet Taylor Upton, Ohio Miss Esther G. Ogden, New York Mrs. George A Piersol, Pennsylvania March 6, 1923. Dear Suffragist: You have accepted the gift of Volumes V and VI of the History of Woman Suffrage and these volumes have already been sent you. It has occured to us that you might like to have Volume IV which would give you the history of Woman Suffrage for the last 40 years. We can sell then to you at a great reduction in cost. If you will sign the enclosed slip and send it to us with your check or post office order for $2.00, we should be glad to send you the books. As there are a limited number of these copies we can only guarantee to send them if this letter received and immediate answer. Thanking you - Yours very truly, Nettie R. Shuler (Mrs. Frank J. Shuler) Rt Rev. John Hurst, A.M.,B.D., Chairman Board of Trustees John C. Wright, A.B. President Rev. R.A. Grant, D.D., Treasurer Rev. James Murray, D.D., Secretary Edward Waters College Under Auspices of the A.M.E. Church Jacksonville, Florida Office of the President March 6, 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell c/o Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune Daytona Normal and Industrial School Daytona, Florida My dear Mrs. Terrell: Your telegram to Bishop Hurst was received at my office this morning, and upon his request, I am hastening to send you a duplicate of the check for one hundred dollars, which he gave to one of our Presiding Elders to mail the very night you left for Tallahassee. I suppose Dr. Gordon must have forgotten to drop the letter in the box as the Bishop requested him. I am saying for the Bishop that we regret very much the inconvenience that the delay might have caused you, and trust that this will reach you before you leave Daytona. Expressing my personal pleasure at having you with us again, and my genuine enjoyment of your splendid lectures, and best wishes for your further sojurn in Florida, I am Very sincerely yours, John C. Wright [Red.?] John C. Wright, President JCW:Red Enclos: Check The Century Co. 353 Fourth Avenue New York The Century Magazine Glenn Frank, Editor March 7th, 1923 My dear Mrs. Terrell: Mr. Frank has asked me to return your article entitled "The Progress and Problems of Colored Women," as he is unable to fit it into his plans for The Century Magazine. He wishes me to thank you for your courtesy in giving him the opportunity to consider it. I wonder if it would not interest The Survey. Sincerely yours, Louise Whitney Landeau Assistant to the Editor. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Washington Board of Trade 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. Telephone Main 1691 E.F. Colladay, President Samuel J. Prescott, 1st Vice-President J. Harry Cunningham, 2nd Vice-President Arthur Carr, Secretary Walter H. Klopfer, Treasurer Edwin C. Brandenburg, General Counsel Richard L. Conner, Assistant Secretary Fred J. White, Sergeant at Arms March 9, 1923. Judge Robert H. Terrell, Municipal Court, Washington, D. C. Dear Judge Terrell :- Enclosed please find copy of a proposed bill, drafted by our Committee on Law, and to be submitted by it to a meeting of the Washington Board of Trade. Your suggestions and comments thereon, sent to Mr. Alexander Wolf, Chairman of the Committee on Law, will be appreciated. Very truly yours, Richard L. Conner RLC / z Assistant Secretary. The National Student Forum 2929 Broadway, New York Telephone Cathedral 7300 March 9, 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, NW Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: The president of the Harvard Liberal Club has written me that the club will be unable to involve itself in further expense at the present time. The existence of a student organization is a precarious one and however much they wish to assist in a financial way, as a general rule this is impossible. The Harvard students hope that this will not make it impossible for you to address the club on March 26th as had been originally planned. I wonder if you received my letter in which I told you that the students at Mt. Holyoke were anxious to know the phases of the race problem which you will treat in your address as it iss necessary for them to map out their publicity. The date agreed upon with Mt. Holyoke, as you remember, was March 19th In order that they may receive this information in good time will you not forward me upon receipt of this a brief explanatory statement? With best wishes, I am, Sincerely yours, Eleanor M. Phelps. EP/DS Rt Rev John Hurst. A M., B.D., Chairman Board of Trustees John C Wright. A. B., President Rev. R. A. Grant. D. D., Treasurer Rev. James Murray D. D. Secretary Edward Waters College Under Auspices of the A. M. E Church Jacksonville, Florida Office of the President March 12, 1923 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell c/o Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute, Daytona, Florida My dear Mrs. Terrell: This is merely to acknowledge your letter of March 8, and to express my pleasure that you finally received the check. I trust that you have enjoyed your little sojourn in the state and that circumstances may conspire to have you visit us again in the near future. We were all benefitted by your coming. With best wishes, I am Yours sincerely, John C. Wright, President JCW: Red The National Student Forum 2929 Broadway, New York Telephone Cathedral 7300 March 13, 1923 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S. St. N. W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I have received your letter of March 7th. I have forwarded the title of your address to Catherine Nevins of Mt. Holyoke who is in charge of the meeting. It is customary for the colleges securing speakers through The National Student Forums Speakers Bureau to provide hospitality while they are at the college. I am therefore assuming that you will remain at Mt. Holyoke the afternoon and night of the 19th, arriving in Boston some time on the 20th, if you have no other plans. I hope that another engagement will materialize at Raddcliffe. This is still uncertain, however. Their club is going through a period of reorganization. This date would be fitted in between the 19th and the 26th. I am very sorry that the students cannot be depended on for financial assistance, but it has proven impossible for student groups to commit themselves to obligations of this sort. I hope that this will not prevent you from making the intended trip. Sincerely Yours, Eleanor M. Phelps EP:D ~ Mrs. Henry G. Leach 170 East 64th. Street New York Telephone - Rhinelander 7856 Dear Mrs. Terrell, I am most awfully sorry, but Mr. and Mrs. Hapgood sail for Europe today and expect to be gone for a good many months, so that I am afraid you will not be able to see them before the Summer. I am perfectly delighted that you are going to speak at the colleges. There is not propaganda better than that and you are the very sort of person to do it. With all sorts of good wishes, Very sincerely yours, Agnes Brown Leach March 20th. 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Parker House Boston, Mass. The Daytona Normal And Industrial Institute For Negro Girls, Inc. Mary McLeod Bethune, Principal Daytona, Florida March 20, 1923. Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. Mr dear Big Sister: You don't know how happy I am over the thought of having you visit me. It was so beautiful of you to come. You made a wonderful impression on all the people you met. I want you to look upon this as your winter home. A place where you can come and stay as long as you like. I have been so busy I feel like I am coming out of a trance, but hings are going wonderfully well. The more I think of the proposition that has been made to us by the Board of Education for Negroes, the more pleased I become because to my mind it does insure the future of the school, and after all it is the school that we ae most concerned about. Our Bazaar brought us in $2100.00, I know you are happy to know this. It was a wonderful Bazaar wasn't it? The ladies are very happy over the results. Mrs. Terrell spoke to a very appreciative audience here Sunday afternoon. I think she was very much pleased with all she saw here. They came back elated over their auto drive I hope you enjoyed it. The Daytona Normal And Industrial Institute For Negro Girls, Inc. Mary McLeod Bethune, Principal Daytona, Florida Mrs. Booker T. Washington-2. I am glad you got a chance to go out to Collier's school. I sent the fruit as you directed the bill was $3.17. The girls in the cottage miss you very much they enjoyed serving you. Mrs. Dickerson went down as far as Miami she passed through Sunday but did not stop. Dr Coleman is still with me, she is improving very much. The Dr seems to think her trouble comes from her teeth. With every good wish. I am Sincerely yours, MMB/D. Mary M Leod Bethune THE NATIONAL STUDENT FORUM 2929 BROADWAY, NEW YORK Telephone Cathedral 7300 Officers CHARLES DENBY, Jr., Chairman ELIZABETH VINCENT, Vice Chairman GEORGE D. PRATT, Jr., Treasurer and Foreign Secretary JOHN ROTHSCHILD, Executive Secretary ELEANOR PHELPS, Director Speakers Bureau AMY S. JENNINGS, Editor "The New Student" BEATRICE COHEN, Office Secretary CONSTITUENT ORGANIZATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LIBERAL CLUB BRYN MAWR LIBERAL CLUB HOOD COLLEGE CONTEMPORARY CLUB HARVARD STUDENT LIBERAL CLUB STANFORD UNIVERSITY LIBERAL CLUB GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FREE LANCE CLUB UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FORUM VASSAR COLLEGE POLITICAL ASSOCIATION NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LIBERAL LEAGUE MIAMI UNIVERSITY ROUND TABLE DARTHMOUTH ROUND TABLE RADCLIFFE LIBERAL CLUB OBERLIN COLLEGE LIBERAL CLUB NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL LIBERAL CLUB UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY CONTEMPORARY CLUB YALE LIBERAL CLUB ROCKFORD COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB MT. HOLYOKE FORUM WELLESLEY COLLEGE FORUM WESTERN COLLEGE FORUM SWARTHMORE POLITY CLUB March 22, 1923 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 41 Warrick St Boston, Mass My dear Mrs. Terrell: I was relieved to receive your note this morning addressed from Boston, as I had no word from the students at Mt. Holyoke, and was still uncertain as to whether or not the meeting had been duly held. I am interested to learn that the students responded enthusiastically. I do not think in the case of college students you need fear their misunderstanding either emphasis or the conviction with which you spoke. Supposedly, all of the people are united on the basis of openminded and complete and interested toleration of the views of others, realizing that only in this way can they really come to appreciate such diverse opinions. With such an assumption, particularly if it is remarked upon at the opening of the meeting, I do not see how any difficulty could arise. At student conferences it has been our experience that students can be induced to listen to and discuss sympathetically views which are entirely at variance with their own. The President of the Harvard Liberal Club is Oliver Cope, 66 Winthrop St. You can undoubtedly reach him over the phone. I do not know exactly the hour for which the Saturday meeting has been scheduled. Mr. Edward G. Wesson, the Chairman of the Program Committee, has advised me that Mr. and Mrs. James Lowell Moore, 6 Buckingham Place, Cambridge, the parents of one of the Liberal Club members, wish to provide hospitality for you the night of the 25th unless of course, you had already made arrangements to reamin at 41 Warrick. Radcliffe has taken no definite action, and I am afraid will not at this time. March 21st will be the final meeting of the Barnard Forum inasmuch as the Dean has requisitioned our dining room for the Columbia faculty who have been turned out of their faculty Club while building plans are in progress. This situation may not last for more than two weeks, in which case the students would continue the Forum luncheons the latter part of April or the early part of May. Would you wish to accept an invitation to speak at the State Institute, Farmingdale, Long Island? They would pay your expenses from New York. Their meetings are usually held on Wednesday mornings. The Institute is rather small, but there is a group of forward-looking and liberal young people. COLLEGE PREPARATORY NORMAL SCHOOL GRAMMAR SCHOO; CONSERVATORY Of MUSIC COMMRECIAL SCHOOL HOME ECONOMICS Haven Institute AND Conservatory of Music J. BEVERLY F. SHAW PRESIDENT Meridian, Miss. March 23- 1923. Dear Madam, I will graduate this term from Haven Institute and my subject is "Some Achievements of Negro Women" and I am asking you to send me some information of Women Achievements. Yours Truly, Sissiretta O. Rose [3-23-23] WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM RECEIVED AT 169 CONGRESS ST., BOSTON, MASS. WH269 60 NL CNT DOT 1923 Mar 23 PM 4 39 WASHINGTON DC 23 MARY CHURCH TERRELL X 45 41 WARWICK ST BOSTON MASS INVESTIGATE WALTER REID 100 BOYLESTON ST PAID HIM $500.00 AS PER CONTRACT TO BE SUPPLIED WITH 1000 BOOKS AND REVIEWS AND HAVE BOOK ON SALE AT LEADING BOOK STORES IN COUNTRY HAVE ONLY RECEIVED 50 BOOKS NO REVIEWS AND BOOK NOT ON SALE SHOULD I TAKE LEGAL ACTION CAD. Three Arch Bridge, Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N. Y THIS SPACE FOR WRITING New York is an interesting city to me for this in my first visit. Nothing would make me happier than to attend Columbia University. Will leave today for Phila. to visit Ede for a few days. Mamie Wormley. NEW YORK, N.Y. 3 MAR 25 430 PM 1923 PRINTED IN USA APRIL TRAVEL EXPOSITION GRAND CENTRAL PALACE U.S. POSTAGE 1 CENT 1 Mrs. Robt. H. Terrell, 1615-S-St., N.W., Washington, D.C. The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, Incorporated JOHN R. HAWKINS, PRESIDENT S.W. RUTHERFORD, SECRETARY-TREASURER The Journal of Negro History CARTER G. WOODSON DIRECTOR AND EDITOR A.H. SMITH, ASST. To SEC'Y-TREAS. 1538 NINTH STREET, N.W. Washington, D.C. Executive Council JOHN R. HAWKINS, WASHINGTON, D.C. S.W. RUTHERFORD, WASHINGTON, D.C. CARTER G. WOODSON, WASHINGTON, D.C. JULIUS ROSENWALD, CHICAGO, ILL. JAMES H. DILLARD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. ROBERT R. CHURCH, MEMPHIS, TENN. FRANZ BOAS, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CARL RUSSELL FISH, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN E.A. HOOTON, HARVARD UNIVERSITY HENRY C. KING, OBERLIN COLLEGE WILLIAM E. DODD, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BISHOP R.A. CARTER, CHICAGO, ILL. BISHOP JOHN HURST, BALTIMORE, MD. ALEXANDER L. JACKSON, CHICAGO, ILL. BISHOP R.E. JONES, NEW ORLEANS, LA. CLEMENT RICHARDSON, JEFFERSON CITY, MO. ROBERT C. WOODS, LYNCHBURG, VA. March 26, 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S St., N.W., Local. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am sending you herewith an announcement of our Spring Conference in Baltimore on the 5th and 6th of April. The day sessions will be held at Morgan College, the Douglass Theatre, and the Y.M.C.A. and the evening sessions at the Bethel A.M.E. Church. Kindly attend this Conference and bring a friend with you. Very truly yours, C.G. Woodson C.G. Woodson, Director CGW/MBD Enc. Law Offices G. Edward Dickerson N.W. cor. 16th AND BAINBRIDGE STREETS PHILADELPHIA Hours UNTIL 8 P.M. TELEPHONES Mar. 30th, 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1300 T. St. N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: This cold wintry day in no wise suggests those delightful balmy days in Florida. How often have I thought of you as I now know you. True, I admired you before, but now I like you very much. Give my kindest regards to your beau, and tell him I can well imagine how and why he missed you so much. Do you know, I found one of your black silk stockings in my bag. It seems as if these black gloves and stockings of ours just won't stay apart. I am returning it to you. And I am also sending you a cleansing cream that I have found very good. No matter what else you use, you will find it clears well. You see I'm trying to see to it that your face cloth still resembles the one for your shoes as you laughingly said. We drove down to Atlantic City last Sunday afternoon. I wanted to go to Church and Mr. Dickerson wanted to go to Atlantic City, so we compromised and did both. It was very cold, but that by no means deterred the display of forms. They were gorgeous. Needless to say that though. After you left, I went to Palm Beach and Miami. The trips were enjoyable, and I am certainly glad I took them in. Mr. Dickerson was keenly disappointed that I did not go on to Havana while I was so near. Next time I'll know what to do. Miss Burroughs spoke here last week to one of the Sororities. She made a splendid inpression as she always does. I want you to speak to one of our groups next year. Have promised to go out tonight, so I shall have to stop chatting and get ready. Mr. Dickerson joins me in kindest regards to you and the Judge. Sincerely, Addie W. Dickerson (Mrs. G. Edward Dickerson) AWD/L/ 6 Buckingham Place Cambridge, Massachusetts April 2nd, 1923 My dear Mrs Terrell, Thank you very much for your kind letter. I heard nothing but praises for your talk from the boys when they came last Friday and Arthur said there was nothing to criticise when I gave him your letter to read. I hope it will help their right thinking on this crucial subject. I wish they might find it possible to send you something towards your expenses. They find the financial sledding rather hard in their enterprise If you come this way again at any time please let me know that we may have a chance to see you again. Yours truly, Jane Newell Moore MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON GIRLS' INDUSTRIES TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA April 4, 1923. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I have been thinking of you ever since we parted at Daytona. I was so sorry that I did not see you in Jacksonville. I forgot to ask you what time you would reach Jacksonville for (I surely would have been down to the station.) I went up stairs after I had received your phone message and went to sleep. I was really provoked at Mr Harte when when (I found out you had been there and he did not call me,) but I had a miserable headache and had slept very little during the night. I hope to see you very soon. Mrs Jones was very disappointed that you did not come this way and I felt the same. I wanted to talk to you about this constitution when I was in Daytona. I did speak to Mrs. Dickerson about it. We have written out certain things to be considered (when we come together in Washington in June and this is when we expect to call the meeting if you so desire.) It has been impossible for me to call it at any earlier time unless in October when so many women said that they could not be present. I want you to take a little time, sit down MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON GIRLS' INDUSTRIES TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALABAMA and go over this whole paper. Take out and add anything you see fit, and return it to me. I think all of us should look over this before we come together, although have had a committee to work it out. I am so anxious that we shall have a good meeting and that every one of our number will be present. June is a good month and all can be there if they try. Please give a little time and a little thought to this sheet. Yours sincerely, MIW Mrs. Booker T Washington Please excuse the writing Laura did this PUBLIC SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT HARRIET HAWLEY LOCHER, DIRECTOR CRANDALL THEATERS WASHINGTON, D.C. PHONE FRANKLIN 7170 932-936 F Street April 5, 1923. Mrs Robert Terrell, 1615 S St., N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs Terrell: On the 16th and 17th of April, I am to have the slow motion films of the work of champion lawn tennis players which is sent out by the United States Lawn Tennis Association. Mr. Clifford has had inquiries regarding the showing of this film and in talking it over with Mr. Crandall, he thinks it will be possible for us to arrange an hour in the middle of the day before the opening of the afternoon showing, inviting all interested to see the film. I thought that you would like to have the pleasure of doing this, so please take it up with Mr. Clifford at once. I would suggest the hour at 12:30 on Monday or Tuesday. I should like to hear from you as soon as possible. With kind regards, I am, Sincerely yours, Harriet Hawley Locher Director, Public Service and Educational Department, Crandall Theatres. HHL/GEM Showing to be at The Lincoln Theatre 521 Michigan Ave., Buffalo, N.Y., April 5th, 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1616 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell:- I knew that you were in Florida on a tour, so I did not rush to return these copies for you to sign. If you will sign them and return to me, I will send one to Ida Clyde Clark and the other to Myrtle Todd Cook, who is the editor of the National Notes. I shall be in Washington next month and with your consent, I should like for you to become a member of the Board of the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association. I am not forcing this upon you but I should like for you to agree to be on it, not only because you are a Washingtonian, who could occasionally go up to the Home and make good suggestions but, also, on account of your former position as National President of the N.A.C.W. I have lots to write you concerning the work of our association but I am so busy just now compiling my financial report of the Anti-Lynching Crusaders. Please sign and return these to me as quickly as possible. Sincerely yours, Mary B Talbert MBT/AHT Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Section For The United States Miss Jane Addams, Honorary Chairman Room 305, 1403 H Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. National Secretary Miss Amy Woods Telephone Franklin 8218 Cable Wilus National Chairman Mrs. Lucy Biddle Lewis Lansdowne, Pennsylvania National Treasurer Miss Sophia Dulles Room 305 1403 H Street, N.W. Chairman of Maintenance Committee Mrs. John Jay White 122 E. 76th Street New York City Assistant Secretary Miss Mabel B. Ury Junior League Secretary Mrs. Rachel Davis DuBois April 7, 1923 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: The newly elected Board of the League held a hasty meeting after the Annual Conference, but were so tired that it was impossible to take up any matters of vital concern. For this reason we have taken a poll by mail of the following members to serve as appointed members of the Board: Mrs. Annette Roberts, Mrs. A.B. Colvin Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. I hope you will feel that you can serve on the Board. I am taking the liberty of putting your name into the Bulletin as though you had accepted. Will you telephone if for any reason you cannot serve, as that I may be sure that I am right when the Bulletin is finally printed. If I do not hear from you I shall consider that you have accepted. Cordially, Amy Woods Amy Woods National Secretary. AW/G 1515 Fifth St,N.W. Washington, D.C. April 12, 1923 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Pursuant to our promise to you over the telephone on Friday morning we are writing you in details relative to the B.Y.P.U. program of the Mt. Carmel Church on April 29, 1923. The fifth Sunday, with our union, is always designated as Negro Evening and it is our aim to secure the most worthwhile representative of the Race, to speak to us. The meeting starts at 6.30 but the speaker is not called upon until 7.15, and is given thrity minutes for the address. Trusting that you will find it convenient to come to us on the above mentioned date, we are, Very truly yours, C J Woolfolk (MISS) C.J. Woolfolk President. P.S. We will see to it that you get one of our Union Quarterlies within the next few days, CJW. Copy Copy April 13, 1923 Dr. W.L. Darby Woodward Building Washington, D.C. My dear Dr. Darby: Judging from your letter of April 4 which came during my absence in the South, the time of my visit in connection with the National Council of Social Work would not be suitable for the purpose you have in mind. In that case I shall keep your request in mind and see if I can work in a day for a visit to Washington at some other time, and will write you in ample time beforehand. We have just begun consideration of some plans for holding a series of interracial conferences next fall (of one or two day's duration) in such centers as the local committees wish. You say that your Publicity Committee has been discussing the matter of a larger conference. Would the idea of such a conference sometime possibly in October be agreeable to you? We are thinking of a visiting team which would include Dr. Alexander and one or two others to assist in the program. All the other arrangements would be entirely in the hands of the local interracial committee. We may have to ask for a small assistance in covering some of the traveling expenses of the team in those cities where such would be feasible. That, however, would not determine the question of the team's coming. Please let me know how this would strike you and your associates. Appreciating your interest and wishing you success in your effort for the "alley dwellers", I remain, Sincerely yours, (Signed) George E. Haynes H-j Secretary Dear Mrs. Terrell: What do you think of these two suggestions? I believe they can both be worked out satisfactorily. Please give me your judgment. Sincerely, W.L. Darby Open forum Speakers Bureau The Accredited Agency Of The National Open Forum Council George W. Coleman, Chairman Mabel B. Ury, Counsellor Mildred Chatfield Smith Executive Secretary Telephone Beach 7275 Little Building Room 1243 80 Boylston Street Boston, Mass. April 13, 1923 My dear Mrs. terrell: Our forums are fast learning that the early bird catches not only the proverbial worm but also the most attractive lecture program. Each spring finds a larger and larger number of inquiries from forum leaders as to speakers available for the upcoming season and their topics. The Bureau, of course, must be equally spry. I am, therefore, asking you as early as this to answer the few questions at the bottom of this sheet, which we should like returned to us promptly. During the six months just finished, we have supplied forums in twenty different states with speakers, though the chief centers continue to lie in New York, New England and the Middle West. The increase in volume of business last year made it possible for us proudly to proclaim the Bureau self-supporting for the first time in its eight years of service. An unusually severe winter and much sickness this year has made it more difficult, but again both ends are meeting! Already we have hopes that next year will be bigger and better than any that have gone before. We want your continued cooperation. Sincerely yours, Mildred C. Smith Executive Secretary 66 Winthrop St. Cambridge, Mass April 15, 1923 My Dear Mrs. Terrell: I have left answering your letter for so long because I wanted to be able to find out what all the men thought of your talk, and I have found none of them who took any offense at anything you said. Everyone was very much interested in what you said, whether they know the facts you mentioned or not Here in the north it is only too easy for us not to realize the conditions which the negro faces in the south, and your talk served to remind us (for most of the members are in sympathy with the negro) of the situation in the south, "Lest we forget." I am glad to see that in Florida something is [beg] being done about the convict lease system. Surely the aggravation was sufficient to awaken the people against that horrible thing. Very sincerely J. Lawrence Dunham [*Copy*] April 16, 1923 Dr. George E. Haynes 105 East 22nd Street New York City My dear Dr. Haynes: Your kind letter of the 13th is just at hand. The difficulty is that during the approaching Conference it will be almost impossible to get together any considerable group of people outside of the hours when the gathering is in session. Perhaps we can secure a meeting of our Publicity Committee late one afternoon. At any rate, I shall have that in mind. I believe it will be just the thing to include Washington in your schedule of cities to be visited. This matter can be considered if it seems feasible to assemble the committee when you are here in May. Personally it strikes me very favorably and my judgment is that by wise publicity in advance we can make such a conference of great value. I am bringing the whole matter to the attention of the membership of our Committee this week and will write you again in ten days stating their opinion with reference to the points which you raise. Very truly yours, W.L. Darby D-s Executive Secretary 1740 N Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Jan. 17 1923- My dear Mrs. Terrell- I am writing to ask if you will be present next Thursday January 25th at 2 o'clock at the Lincoln Theatre to see a demonstration of our work. Mr. Crandall has given this hour for Community service that we might show the public the work that we are doing for the children. There will be a very interesting film from the Childrens' Bureau- and we will have some films or rather slides. There is no entrance fee- It has been a great pleasure to meet you and I hope in the future we can cooperate in our efforts for the public welfare. Very sincerely yours, Mary Gwynn 521 Michigan Ave., Buffalo, N.Y., April 17th, 1923. Mrs. Mollie Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mollie:- When I read your letter of April 12th, I had to laugh. You certainly show your Oberlin training and at the same time a desire that everything shall be just right. So anxious were you that this grammatical error should be erased that you forgot to sign the statement and I am enclosing them for your signature. I am interested in the fact that you published in the North American Review an article entitled "Lynching from a Negroes Point of View." I have never seen the article. I should love to read it. Now, won't you please do this for me? Send me a typewritten copy of that article and also the one which you wrote years ago. "When Black is White," also the one about the black mammy monument. A friend showed me this last denouncement of yours and I laughed until I held my sides when I read that last statement of yours where you said that you hoped lightening would strike it, if it was erected. I said O, Lord, if the white people ever read this article they will be afraid to erect that monument in Washington. I want to reproduce each of these articles in Woman's Voice. Many of our colored people do not read the white magazines and each of these articles should be read by them also. Any other articles that you would like to publish, I will be glad to place thim in this magazine and in addition to that I should like a lengthy and full biographical sketch of yourself, giving an account of your work in Berlin, your various trips abroad, etc. Now, you may rebel against writing such an article about yourself but it is not for you to read but for the thousands of young colored women, who are eagerly grasping every tangible point to obtain inspiration and just some experience in your life may inspire som egirl to reach the heights. Please don't hesitate or think about it but do it. When you are dead and gone not even your children wil be able to give the world an account of your life as you yourself can do. This article when published will not read by Mary Church Terrell but simply "The Life of Mary Church Terrell." I thank you deeply for permitting me to place your name as a member of our board. It should have been done long ago. The fact that you hold the key in Washington, will perhaps give you all the responsibility that you wish. I mean that you will be able to do more good than any other member of the board in working out a constructive policy for the continued beautifying and gathering of prieceless relics in the Douglass Home. I do not mean to make you a work horse but do mean for you to suggest everything that is necessary to make this shrine just what it ought ot be. I am not so well and am due to speak in Philadelphia Saturday but have to decline because the doctor forbids my traveling. I have developed a leakage of the heart and a strained lobe in some way. Battling with Negro women is enough to cause all kinds of heart failure. No more for now. MBT:AHT Yours sincerely, Mary B Talbert "Flowers rich and rare" Jesse C. Powell Floral Designs Decorations 801 Florida Avenue Northwest North 2500 Residence 2022 9th St. NW North 3814 Washington D.C. Apr 18-23 Mrs Terrell Madam We are both more than sorry to hear of the Judge's illness of course I have sickness in my family Mrs Powell was operated on last Friday and she is still in Garfield Hosp. and doing as well as can be expected after an operation Well I hope Judge improves Yours Jesse C Powell 1808 MC CULLOH STREET BALTIMORE, MD. April 20, 1923. Mrs. R. H. Terrell, 1615 S Street, N. W. , Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell : I received some days ago the check, Herewith enclosed, from Mrs. Bethune. I consider it as her share of your expenses to Florida, which she was to have provided for service rendered by yourself at the dedication of her Girls Dormitory. I trust it will reach you in safety. I have been greatly distressed over the news concerning Judge Terrell's ill- ness. I am happy to know that he is rallying some and pray that he may recuperate and build up sufficiently so as to be able to perform his every day task. Mrs. Hurst joins me in sending our best wishes to both of you. Sincerely yours, John Hurst Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Section For The United States Miss Jane Addams, Honorary Chairman Room 305, 1403 H Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. National Secretary Miss Amy Woods Telephone Franklin 8218 Cable Wilus National Chairman Mrs. Lucy Biddle Lewis Lansdowne, Pennsylvania National Treasurer Miss Sophia Dulles Room 305 1403 H Street, N.W. Chairman of Maintenance Committee Mrs. John Jay White 122 E. 76th Street New York City Assistant Secretary Miss Mabel B. Ury Junior League Secretary Mrs. Rachel Davis DuBois April 23, 1923 To All Washington Members: The Washington Committee of the Women's International League again reports satisfactory progress in regard to the Mass Meeting of May 21st, to be held at the time of the NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SOCIAL WORKERS. The pressing matter of the moment is the raising of what is really a modest sum for the necessary expenses. This notice will be sent to every member of the W.I.L. in Washington. IF EACH MEMBER WILL RESPOND TO IT WITH A CONTRIBUTION OF ONE DOLLAR the May meeting can be fully and properly financed. If those who feel that they can afford it will give TWO DOLLARS, THE LEAFLETS AND PAMPHLETS which we wish to offer on our literature table can be adequately provided. Part of the literature can be supplied by the National Office- and the budget will take care of a part. But that is not enough. We need to reach all the social workers we can, and that means extra contributions to enable us to provide the new literature demanded. Send contributions promptly to the National Office, 1403 H St., N.W., Miss Ury, is Acting Treasurer of the Washington Committee of the W.I.L. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MABEL B. URY, TREASURER. It is hoped that all members of the W.I.L. will be able to attend a meeting of the Washington Committee to be held April 30, at 4 P.M., at 1403 H Street, N.W., in ROOM 302. NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS. It is expected that new and agreeable facts may be laid before you. Alice Thatcher Post, Chairman. S. Hyman, Secretary. Miner Normal School Georgia Ave. & Euclid St, NW Washington, D.C. April 23, 1923 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Chairman, Better Picture Committee Public Service Department Lincoln Theater Dear Madame: Being especially interested and pleased with the type of pictures shown at the Lincoln theater, I am requesting you to send me a weekly program to the above address. I wish you and the committee much success and encouragement in your undertaking, namely the betterment of moving pictures. Yours truly, Gladys Scott 521 Michigan Ave., Buffalo, N.Y., April 24, 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear Mollie:- How sorry I am to learn that Judge Terrell is not so well. I do hope that he is better and that he has been able to stage a come back. I thank you for the data that you sent me and will do what I can to see that a proper writeup is given you for Woman's Voice. I am sending you a copy of the National Notes for you to read the article by Sallie W. Stewart. She almost takes our thunder in the opening of her article. I am glad that you are still working on the great race problems. Some of us old horses must still keep in the wind and help guide the chariot to safety instead of to distruction. Yours sincerely, Mary MBT/AHT you too often. Otelia was telling me how "good" you looked at the recent "Federation" meeting, some kind of a violet colored outfit, I believe. But then you know I have New Haven, Conn. April 27, 1923 Dear Miss Mollie Only yesterday when I saw Otelia [cenwell?] did I know that Judge Terrell has been sick again. Although I have just written to Mary about two days ago I am writing again particularly to inquire after the Judge's condition and to send my best wishes for his speedy recovery. Won't you please tell him that I wrote especially for this purpose. I have been expecting a letter from you for a long time but I know you keep busy and I should not to hear from never seen you when you didn't look "good". Tell Mary to send me a card and let me know just how the Judge's health improves. Lots of love to all Blanche The Daytona Normal And Industrial Institute For Negro Girls, Inc. Daytona, Florida Mary McLeod Bethune, Principal Daytona, Florida Fred J. Niver, Treasurer Cashier Merchants Bank Daytona, Florida Board Of Trustees James N. Gamble, President, Union Trust Building, Cincinnati, O. Harrison Rhodes, Vice-President, Member of Investment Committee, 222 W. 59th St., New York City, N.Y. Rev. D.H. Rudder. Ph D., Secretary, Daytona Beach, Florida Smith G. Young, Chairman of Endowment Committee, 200 Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, Mich. Lieut.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Member of Endowment Committee, 167 E. 74th St., New York, N.Y. Albert Steiger, Member of Investment Committee, Springfield, Mass. Mrs. F.M. Chapman, Member of Endowment Committee, Englewood, N.J. Mrs. Marion B. Quick, 129 Hickory Grove Drive, Larchmont Gardens, Larchmont, N.Y. Bishop John Hurst, Member of Endowment Committee, 1808 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, Md. F.C. Walcott, Chairman of Investment Committee, 17 East 42nd St., New York City Rev. C.F. Goss. D.D. Member of Endowment Committee, 937 Lexington Ave., Cincinnati, O. Dr. Dean T. Smith, Member of Endowment Committee, Daytona. Florida J. Seth Hills, M.D., Member of Endowment Committee, 434 W. Ashley St., Jacksonville, Florida Laurence Thompson, Daytona, Florida Mrs. Willard D. Straight, Member of Endowment Committee, 1130 Fifth Ave., New York City Dr. R.R. Moton, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama Mr. Fred J. Niver. Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune May 1st, 1923 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell: I am writing to tell you how sorry I am to learn of the illness of Judge Terrell. I do hope he will soon recover. My prayers are constant for him. Be strong and of good courage. If you can convey my regards to him, please do so tenderly. Yours sincerely, MMB/HVL Mary McLeod Bethune RT REV. JOHN HURST. A. M., B. D., CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTESS JOHN C WRIGHT, A. B., PRESIDENT REV. R. A. GRANT. D. D., TREASURER REV. JAMES MURRAY D. D, SECRETARY EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE UNDER AUSPICES OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT May fourth, 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 s Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: One of your young women has as her subject for her graduating essay "The Place of the Negro Woman in Race Leadership." I am writing to see if you have anything which you might send her bearing upon the development of this subject or any literature that you might direct her to. She has very little time for preparing her essay and she would be very grateful for any attention that you can give this request. With best wishes, I am Yours very sincerely, John C. Wright President. P. S. The young lady's name is Miss Mae Wilson. Phone Potomac 602 A.L. Hill 1528 10th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. May 5, 1923 Miss Mae Terrell, 1323 Tea St. N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear Member: A few of us have made ourselves responsible for some needed repairs to our church. The bill to date amounts to $161.00. Will you assist us with a contribution? Make check or money order payable to A.L. Hill. Respectfully, A L Hill Chairman. Phone Potomac 602 A.L. Hill 1528 10th St., N.W. Washington, D.C. May 5, 1923 Mrs. Mary C. Terrell, 1323 Tea St. N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear Member: A few of us have made ourselves responsible for some needed repairs to our church. The bill to date amounts to $161.00. Will you assist us with a contribution? Make check or money order payable to A.L. Hill. Respectfully, A L Hill Chairman. Shaw University Raleigh, N.C. May 6, 1923 My dear Mrs. Terrell, I have heard again that Judge Terrell has been quite sick lately. Please send us a line to let us know how he is progressing. I trust that this will find him greatly improved. Mrs. Brawley joins me in all kind regards. Sincerely yours, Benjamin Brawley The Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association Mrs. Mary B. Talbert President 521 Michigan Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. Mrs. Nettie L. Napier Custodian of Funds 120 15th Avenue North Nashville, Tenn. Trustees: Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Ohio Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Dist. of Col. Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, Massachusetts Miss Meta Pelham, Michigan Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart, Indiana Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Virginia Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Alabama Advisory Board: Mrs. Trenna O. Banks, Mississippi Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, Florida Mrs. Laura A. Brown, Pennsylvania Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Iowa Mrs. Addie W. Dickerson, Pennsylvania Miss Reberta Dunbar, Rhode Island Mrs. M.E. Josenburger, Arkansas Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson, Delaware Miss Georgia Nugent, Kentucky Mrs. Lelia Pendleton, Dist, of Col. Mrs.. Gertie Ross, Colorado Mrs. Mary F. Waring, Illinois Honorary: Dr. Francis J. Grimke Hon. Archibald Grimke Mr. Whitfield McKinlay Hon. J.C. Napier May 15th, 1923. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell:- At the annual meeting of the Trustees and Advisory Board of the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association, which will be held in the parlors at Cedar Hill, June 9th, at eleven a.m. the following order of business will be conducted. 1. Reading of the minutes of the last Board meeting. 2. Adoption of By-laws. 3. Reports of Committees. 4. Report of Custodian of Funds. 5. Report of President. 6. Election of officers. 7. Inspection of grounds and building. 8. Recommendations. Yours sincerely, Mary B. Talbert MBT/AHT per A.H. Tucker 1923 60. upper Gloucester Place. London. N.W.1. 15 May 1923 Dear Mrs Church Terrell, I am giving myself the privilege of waiting to you for I think it will give you a little pleasure to hear from me once again. I have just seen it reported that Judge Terrell is improving in health. I'm glad to learn this and trust his disposition has not been serious also that this communication finds his Honor completely restored and yourself in the best of health. Since you last heard from me my beloved Daughter was married (last July) to a Manchester Man and I'm glad to say they make a happy couple. My eldest Son came home last May from Nigeria on furlough and returned there in September while my younger boy has thought fit to take a wife unto himself- so that I am in a house alone- tho' I should not say so for I am blessed with many true kind friends of all sorts. III Things racial move slowly in West Africa, but quiet work is going on. in February last the [four] three Sister Colonies of Battund,Siera Leone,Gold Coast gathered together in conclave in Freetown for their Second bi-annual Sessions. Unfortunately Nigeria by reason of internal dissension, were unable to send delegates but this Sad Defect (reflection!) is being remedied. Unfortunately I was not able to attend. Three of the four governors are at home now and no doubt will be conferring together as to the progress & improvements of things in general, it has been "in the air" that the 4 colonies might be worked under a federated government but I see out the advantage of economy. The "thinking" africans realise our greatest needs are school & other education. Education in Nigeria works out as one penny per head do Sierra Leone do four pence do Gold Coast do eleven pence which seems most pitiful? But things I enjoy the Greatest pleasure in the friendship of our now World Renown Roland Hayes- the wonderful gift bestowed upon him by our Great-Father is being wisely utilised by him, his beautiful voice his sweet modest temperment, his demeanor all go together to make him a conscious and unconscious champion of our Race. Wherever he goes in this land- I can vouch for, he is received most kindly from our Gracious King and Queen down to the "Hall porter". By his movements he is able to [keep] [keep] present the dark Skinned Race before other Races and appeal to the highest in them [humanity] as no one living can do and I venture to go further and say as no Negro has yet done- for the other Races approach him with feelings of respect & soon learn of the admirable qualities that are in him. We are proud of our Roland Hayes & I know many Englishmen and Women who are sincere admirers of his all round worth. We pray that God may grant him continued health & success in his Mission and Missionary work. will surely advance- but to some of us who see they could advance more rapidly if the African would but utilise his rights and demand more and more and more schools for the children & growing boys & girls that are parched and hungering for any sort of education. I fear that I have trespassed too long upon your valuable time so I must conclude by tendering to you and your great husband my kindest regards in which my Daughter & Husband would join had they been here Yours very Sincerely, Bob Broadhurst P.S. Any likelihood of your reaching [Lisbon] Lisbon next Sept. to join in the pan-African Congress. I am praying that a way will be found for me to get there. So many thanks for the Xmas card. I am attendg. the Students Movement House on the 9 of June when Sir Hugh Clifford- Governor of Nigeria-will give an address. Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Section For The United States Miss Jane Addams, Honorary Chairman Room 305, 1403 H Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. National Secretary Miss Amy Woods Telephone Franklin 8218 Cable Wilus National Chairman Mrs. Lucy Biddle Lewis Lansdowne, Pennsylvania National Treasurer Miss Sophia Dulles Room 305 1403 H Street, N.W. Chairman of Maintenance Committee Mrs. John Jay White 122 E. 76th Street New York City Assistant Secretary Miss Mabel B. Ury Junior League Secretary Mrs. Rachel Davis DuBois May 24, 1923. To The National Board And Officers: The meeting of the W.I.L. Board will be held Wednesday, May 30, 1923, at 10:00 A.M. (daylight savings time). Place: Friends Meeting House, 15th & Race Streets, Philadelphia, in Room No. 4, on the second floor. Enter yard by passage at 154 North 15th Street. There will be morning and afternoon sessions. Luncheon can be had on the grounds at moderate price. Important matters will be considered. If you can plan to come Tuesday and stay over night Tuesday night, ready for the early morning meeting Wednesday, please communicate directly with the Chairman (Telephone Lansdowne 713), in order that she may arrange for hospitality. Lucy Biddle Lewis, Chairman. LBL/MBU/s Howard University Washington, D.C. Founded by General O.O. Howard Office of The Secretary-Treasurer J. Stanley Durkee, A.M. Ph.D.,D.D. President Of The University Emmett J. Scott, A.M., L.L.,D. Secretary-Treasurer May Thirty-first 1923 Mrs. Robert H. Terrell 1615 S STreet, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: I send you herewith Judge Terrell's check and I shall be very glad to treat it this month as I did last month if you so desire, namely, if you will endorse it as per yourself I shall be glad to have it cashed through this office. Very truly yours, Emmett Scott Secretary-Treasurer KEB Enc. The Cardinal Gibbons Institute A National School for Colored Youth located at Ridge, St. Mary's County Maryland Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees 1314 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. Board Of Trustees Most Rev. Michael J. Curley, D.D., Archbishop of Baltimore, Md., President. Admiral William S. Benson, U.S. Shipping Board, Washington, First Vice-President William, S. Aumen, State Deputy K. of C., Baltimore, Md., Second Vice-President A.C. Monahan, formerly Director N.C.W.C., Bureau of education, Washington, D.C., Secretary Lawrence P. Williams, Wynne, Md., Treas. Right Rev. Owen B. Corrigan, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop, Baltimore, Md. Michael J. Slattery, Ex. Sect'y National Council of Catholic Men, Wash., D.C. George C. Mantz, Vice-President Baltimore Council of Catholic Men, Baltimore, Md. Rev. John La Farge, S.J. Ridge, Md. Rev. James B. Matthews, S.J., Bel Alton, Md. Rev. John B. Creeden, S.J. President of Georgetown University, Wash., D.C. Right Rev. Msgr. James Roger Matthews, Pastor St. Cyprian's Church, Wash., D.C. Very Rev. Louis B. Pastorelli, Superior of St. Joseph's Society of the Sacred Heart, Baltimore, Md. Rev. Patrick E. Conroy, Bryantown, Md. Honorable David I. Walsh, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Honorable Joseph E. Ransdell, U.S. Senator from Loisiana. J. Leo Kolb, Washington, D.C. L. Hollingsworth Wood, New York City Louis Hays Dos Passos, New York City William Mueller, Chief Probation Officer, Supreme Bench of Baltimore, Md. J. Allan Coad, Leonardtown, Md. Miss Agnes G. Regan, Ex. Sec'ty of National Council Catholic Women, Wash., D.C. Miss M. Agnes Powers, State Regent Catholic Daughters of America, Baltimore, Md. Eugene A. Clark, Principal of Miner Normal School, Washington, D.C. Miss Carrie Smith, California, Md. Robert H. Terrell, Judge, Municipal Court, Washington, D.C. Frank Thomas, California, Md. Gonza R. Wade, Malcolm, Md. George S. Ralph, Probation Officer of Juvenile Court, Baltimore, Md. Miss Nannie Burroughs, Washington, D.C. June 20, 1923 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: The Committee in charge of the meeting at the John Wesley Church on June 3rd have just submitted their report. A little less than $1000 was either paid in or pledged. Let me give you my personal thanks and the thanks of the Committee for your assistance. Very Sincerely, R C Monaghan A.C. Monaghan, Secretary ACM/rf KENYON & MACFARLAND Evans Building Washington. D.C June 20, 1923. Judge Robert H. Terrell, 1615 S. Street, N.W. , Washington, D.C. My dear Judge Terrell:- Only yesterday while engaged in the trial of a case in the court of Justice Siddons, I learned of your illness, and so desire to express my very great regret, also the hope that you will soon be back restored to health. With very kindest regards, I am, Yours very truly, J.Miller Kenyon. JMK/P Branch Of The Young Women's Christian Association 45 Ashland Place Brooklyn, N.Y. Telephone Nevins 2390 Officers Committee Of Management Mrs. R.W. Westbrook, Chairman Miss Lizzie Lark, Secretary Miss Frances Gunner General Secretary Mrs. Mabel W. Chisholm Business Secretary Miss Dortha Tuck Girls Work Secretary And Physical Director Miss Helen S. Marks Office Secretary Mrs. Lucy R. McCoy Membership & Industrial Secretary Mrs. M.E.G. Taylor Employment Secretary Miss Mary Todd House And Cafeteria Director Jne 26th 1923 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell:- I trust that you found Judge Terrell much improved in health. I suppose this will find you very busy with the wedding preparations and I know that everything will go off beautifully. I am sending this line to you thanking you for the splendid address you gave us last Sunday and to express the appreciation of the Board, members and friends of the Association. On all sides we have heard our friends say how much they enjoyed your address. Hoping that you will have a very pleasant summer, I remain Sincerely yours, Frances Gunner Frances Gunner, General Secretary FG/M WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM RECEIVED AT COMMERCIAL NAT'L BANK BLDG., 14th & 6 STS., N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 1923 June 28 AM 2 54 JB12 8 NITE MEMPHIS TENN 27 JUDGE & MRS R H TERRELL X 30 1615 S ST NORTHWEST WASHINGTON DC HEAVENS BLESSING ON YOU AND YOURS MY PRAYER JULIA A HOOKS. Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.