Correspondence July - Dec. 1926 The National Association of Colored Women, Inc. Organized 1896 Affiliated With The National Council Of Women, 1900 Incorporated 1904 Officers President Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, D. C. C. I., Daytona Beach, Fla. Vice President Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart, 700 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, Ind. Chairman Of Executive Board Mrs. Janie Porter Barrett, Peaks Turnout, Virginia. Treasurer Mrs. C. R. McDowell, 1228 Center St., Hannibal, Mo. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Lizzie B. Fouse, 219 N. Upper St., Lexington, Ky. First Recording Secretary Mrs. W. T. B. Williams, Tuskegee, Institute, Alabama. Second Recording Secretary Mrs. A. L. Anderson, 113 North Maple St., Duquoin, Ill. Third Recording Secretary Mrs. J. Frances Pierce, 122 Fillmore Street, Nashville, Tenn. Organizer Mrs. Daisy B. Lampkin, 2519 Webster Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Parliamentarian Mrs. Blanche A. Beatty, 1310 Marion St., Tampa, Fla. Auditor Mrs. M. E. Josenburger, 703 W. 11th St., Fort Smith, Ark. Statistician Mrs. Lawrence C. Jones, Piney Woods Schools, Braxton, Mi. Chairman of Ways and Means Mrs. Pearl L. Witers, 700 H Street, Bakersfield, Calif. Chaplain Rev. Mrs. Florence Randolph, 97 Astor Place, Jersey City, N. J. Honorary Presidents Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Miss Elizabeth C. Carter Miss Hallie Q. Brown Mrs. Lucy Thurman Mrs. Josephine Silone Yates Mrs. Mary B. Talbert Mrs. Booker T. Washington Major Departments Business Miss Nanie H. Burroughs, 1115 Rhode Island Ave., Washington, D.C. Mary B. Talbert Memorial Fund Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart, 700 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, Indiana National Scholarship Loan Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Homewood Cottage, Wilberforce, Ohio. Health And Hygiene Dr. Mary F. Waring, 6425 Eberhardt Ave., Chicago, Ill. Educational Standards And Achievements Mrs. Addie W. Dickerson, 628 South Sixteenth St., Philadelphia, Pa. Social Work Miss Grace Lowndes, 3316 Camp Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Big Sister Mrs. Cora C. Horne, 189 Chauncey St., Brooklyn, New York. Junior Federation Mrs. Beatrice Childs, 2074 North Fifth Street, Kansas City, Kas. Fine Arts Mrs. Fannie R. Givens, 507 Finzer Street, Louisville, Ky. Program And Literature Mrs. Addie W. Hunton, 1452 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. Publication Mrs. Myrtle Foster Cook, 2436 Montgall Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. American Home Mrs. Estelle Davis, 3046 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. Citizenship Mrs. George S. Williams, 1212 East Broad Street, Savannah, Georgia. Legislation Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Peace And Foreign Relations Mrs. Maria C. Lawton, 173 Willoughby St., Brooklyn, New York. Music Mrs. T.W. Fines, 401 N. Belmont St., Wichita, Kansas. July 5th, 1926 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S. Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am writing to ask if you will be kind enough to give the first fifteen minute address at our mass meeting at the opening of our convention in Oakland, Sunday August 1st. at 3 p.m. I want you as our first National President to do this. I want very much to have you stand as closely as possible by me in the convention that we might do things in the way they should be done. I hope that you will join the main party in Chicago on the night of the 25th. There are many many things I want very much to discuss with you. Sincerely yours, MMB:HVL Mary McLeod Bethune The National Training School For Women And Girls, Inc. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, A.M. President Lincoln Heights Washington, D.C. July 8, 1926 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, NW Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I thank you for your letter of July 3 and for the contribution to our building fund. We shall pay Murray Brothers Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) on the account. The financial secretary will forward a report to you. I am very sorry that I cannot [come] go to California. My work here will require every minute of my time. We have a tremendous task before us but "we are going through". Again thanking you for your interest, I am Sincerely yours, Nannie H Burroughs NHB/FC Inc. The National Notes Official Organ National Association of Colored Women, Inc. Myrtle Foster Cook, Editor and Manager 2436 Montgall Ave. Kansas City, MO. Lincoln Univ., Jefferson City, Mo. July 8, 1926. My dear Mrs. Terrell: - Your very splendid messages for July "Notes" has been forwarded here where we are spending a short time. It rings true to the core. I hope you will as valiantly oppose any motions to change the name of the National Notes official organ of the National Association of Colored Women. There is being offered the suggestion that states and sections move to conform to this name of our N.A.C.W by eliminating the apostrophe and s and the word Clubs from their titles, as Missouri State Federation of Colored Women, and South eastern Federation of Colored Women. The recently formed Central regional group last December went a step farther - they adopted the name of Central Association of Colored Women, a distinction from the state groups comprising it. Yours Very Truly, Myrtle F. Cook Excuse pencil. The Afro-American "ADJUDGED BY 'OPPORTUNITY MAGAZINE' THE BEST NEGRO WEEKLY IN AMERICAN IN 1925." BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 2-Terrell. There isn't a change which we consider here in the office that isn't made with the idea of the fact that we have to bring it down to where the ordinary person can understand it. These people do not want comment on the news so much as they want the news itself. As I mull over the situation I want to make this proposition; won't you be kind enough to mail me three or four more releases of something about women as you did in your last? Let me get a series together and then see what proposition I could make you. Very sincerely yours, THE AFRO-AMERICAN, Carl Murphy Carl Murphy, Editor CM: IB. 628 N. Eutaw Street 400-402 Druid Hill Avenue Ulysses S. Wharton, M.D., 1930 Union Avenue, Altoona, Pennsylvania July 10, 1926. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: I am sorry to keep you waiting so long to give you the information relative to my plumbing and electric lighting systems, but I have been busy since I have been back and I am just getting around to it. My original bid for plumbing, which included tub, basins, syphon, tank, sinks, soil pipe, and automatic electric pump, was $618. The electric light wiring and material for connecting up pump motor was $220. These figures include everything except digging a well. When I see you, I shall be glad to go over the matter with you and eliminate all the things which you will not need. You will probably not receive this letter before next week, and I will no doubt see you at the bay tomorrow. With assurances of my highest regards, and the best wishes, I am, Yours sincerely, Ulysses S. Wharton USW/SF Mrs. George S. Williams, Georgia Honorary President Mrs. Mary Booze, Mississippi Honorary President The National League of Republican Colored Women Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, President OFFICERS: Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Iowa, Vice-President Mrs. Rebecca Stiles Taylor, Georgia, Secretary Mrs. Blanche Beatty, Florida, First Assistant Secretary Mrs. Ida P. Liston, Indiana, Second Assistant Secretary Mrs. Victoria Clay Rowland, Illinois, Corresponding Secretary Slogan: "We are in politics to stay and we shall be a stay in politics." NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1115 Rhode Island Avenue, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. OFFICERS: Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Dist. of Col., Treasurer Mrs. Daisy Lampkin, Pennsylvania, Chairman of Executive Board Mrs. Mattie Dodge, California, Auditor Mrs. E. C. Adams, Texas, Chaplain 1804 Second St. N. W. Washington, D. C. July 11, 1926 Mrs. M. C. Terrell, 1615 S St., N. W. Washington, D. C. Dear Mrs. Terrell, Please find enclosed a check for $11.no/100 membership fees for the National League of Republican Colored Women's Clubs. Very truly yours, R. C. Horner Fin. Sec. Directors Connecticut--Mrs. R. F. Tanner Delaware--Mrs. Carrie F. Pipes Georgia--Mrs. Rebecca Stiles Taylor Mrs. George S. Williams Mrs. B. J. Davis Massachusetts--Mrs. Edna Goodel Mississippi--Mrs. Mary Booze New Jersey--Mrs. Bessie B. Mention Ohio--Mrs. Lethia Fleming Pennsylvania--Mrs. Ruth Bennett Illinois--Mrs. Blance M. Gilmore Kansas--Mrs. Charles French Maryland--Mrs. Anna L. McMichen New--Mrs. Louise Fayerweather Standing Committees Speakers' Bureau: Illinois--Mrs. Bessie Smith Finance: Virginia--Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, Chairman Massachusetts--Miss Elizabeth Carter Missouri--Mrs. A. M. Malone Publicity: Ohio--Mrs. Estelle Davis, Chairman Illinois--Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett Pennsylvania--Mrs. Luella Howard Tennessee--Miss Lucie E. Campbell Law-Enforcement: Pennsylvania--Mrs. Mazie M. Griffin, Chr. Maryland--Mrs. Walter Frey Campaign: Georgia--Mrs. George S. Williams, Chairman Connecticut--Mrs. E. Jeter Green Louisiana--Mrs. Louisa J. Ross Mississippi--Mrs. Mary Booze New Jersey--Mrs. M. E. Burrell Education: West Virginia--Mrs. Fannie Cobb Carter New York--Mrs. Josephine H. Frazier Legislative Department, New Jersey State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs 23 Howard Street, Newark, New Jersey. Newark, N. J., July 14, 1926 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Legislative Chairman, N. A. C. W., Washington, D. C. The following is the report of the work of the Legislative Department of the New Jersey State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs for the past year. 1.....We have gone on record as standing for the enforcement of the Federal Constitution in its entirety, without special favor to any one Amendment. 2.....We favor the reduction of Southern Representation in States where Negroes are not permitted to vote. 3.....In the month of April, there occurred at Carteret, a small town in Middlesex County, N. J., an example of mob violence altogether unexpected and terrible to contemplate because it occurred in the great State of New Jersey. An armed mob stormed a house of worship with firearms and missiles while the congregation engaged in the service of prayer and members of the congregation were dragged from the church which was later burned to the ground. No effort was made to apprehend the perpetrators of these dastardly crimes while numbers of colored people were thrown into prison, others were driven from their homes after having been subjected to unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure. Immediate action was taken by a number of organizations, including the Legislative Department of the New Jersey State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, to protest against the lawless actions of the mob and the failure of the authorities to extend protection to the Negro citizens. A Joint Committee was appointed representing various organizations in the State and the Chairman of this Department was chosen Chairman of this Joint Committee. As a result of the work of this and similar committees, the public was arou sed in the interest of justice and fairplay. Our Committee investigated and caused memorials to be sent to the Governor of the State, to the Sheriff and Prosecutor of Middlesex County and to the Mayor and Police officials of the town of Carteret, calling attention to the "Act for the suppression of mob violence" which was placed on the statute books of New Jersey by the Legislature of 1923 and of which assemblyman Oliver Randolph was the sponsor. This act provides for the punishment of members of mobs and gives punitive damages to the victims who may suffer personal or property injuries. A memorial has been prepared and will be presented to the incoming Legislature demanding a legislative investigation of the whole unfortunate affair. 1. 4.....We have instructed our representatives in Congress that we are opposed to the Blease Bill because it licenses adultery and offers no protection to Negro womanhood. 5.....We oppose the Cummins Bill to create a Negro Industrial Commission because we look upon it as an effort to give a few Negroes good jobs while the rank and file of the race are excluded from employment in government departments already in existence. 6.....We favor the Capper Bill on marriage and divorce, and the Fish Bill to erect a monument to the four Negro regiments that served with distinction in France. 7.....We deplore the failure of Congress to pass the Anti-Lynching Bill but we pledge the continued support of this Department in the interest of an Anti-Lynching Bill. Respectfully submitted, Chairman. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM Received at 37WGW 13 DAYTONABEACH FLO 935A JULY 17 1926 MRS MARY CHURCH TERRELL 1615 S ST NW WASHN DC YOU MUST GO TO CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURES REPORT A MAIN EVENING FEATURE LETTER FOLLOWS MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE 950A The Robert B. Abbott Publishing Company (INC.) Publishers The Chicago Defender World's Greatest Weekly 3435 Indiana Avenue Chicago "Accurate for 20 Years" Address Reply To Legal Department N.K. McGill, ATTY July 19, 1926. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S St., N. W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: We were more than interested in your recent letter in regard to (your plans to do certain writing, and we esteem it most highly in that you have selected the Chicago Defender.) We are having some difficulty in having our new press installed on time, and just as soon as the new press is installed, we shall be most happy to go over your plans with you. We are very sorry that we are not in position, prior to the installation of the new press, to close up these contemplated arrangements with you, but we shall certainly advise you as soon as we shall have determined our new plan and procedure, after our press shall have been installed. So sorry to have to report to you that the pictures of you did not turn out well for some reason, and that is why you have not received them, and also the reason why they were not run in the Defender. With best wishes from Mr. Abbott and myself, I am Very truly yours, N.K. McGill. NKM:B Mrs Mary Church Terrell 1615 S. N.W. Washington D.C. 71 Fountain St South Braintree Mass Well Mollie how goes it! Trust well Leaving here Sat. will be at my post on Mon. Have had a very delightful time, but it has been so cold - never a day without coat & on one occasion sat by open fire all day J thoroughly enjoyed it. I prefer hot weather when off for a vacation don't you? Martha Telephone North 4116 2408 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. July 21, 1926 Dear Madam: After conference with the Vice-Chairman and Secretary it has been decided to hold a meeting of the Interracial Committee at the headquarters of the Federation of Churches, 941 Woodward Building, on Wednesday afternoon, July 28th of next week at four o'clock. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a plan of work for next fall. Very truly yours, [ ] [ ] Stokes Chairman. Mrs. Terrell $50,000.00 DRIVE FOR "WELFARE CENTER" "Work and Serve the Hour" New Jersey State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs Mrs. Ida E. Brown Vice-Presodent Mrs. Armita Douglas Ch. Exec. Board Mrs. Elizabeth Walker Financial Sec'y Mrs. Grace B. Valentine Treasurer Organized October 25, 1915 Rev. Florence Randolph, Pres., 96 Astor Place, Jersey City, N.J. PHONE DELAWARE 8770 Newark N.J. July 21-1926 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615, S. Street N.W. Washington D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell, Enclosed find report of the Legislative Department of the N. J. State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs for the past year. Sorry not to have sent earlier, but only received the Official Directory a few weeks since informing me of this part of my job. I regret that I will be unable to be with you and the splendid women of the N.A.C.W. in California, but I sincerely trust that the meeting will be a success from every view point. Sincerely Mr. E. Burrell Chair, Leg. Dept. A [ ] Clubs 2736 Harrison St Evanston, Ill. July 28.26 [*How about you lame knee and dentistry*] Dearest Mollie: Whether I hear from you or not, I have an abiding feeling that I am often in your thoughts, for you understand the situation as few do. Many people either through complete ignorance or from a desire (I suppose) if giving encouragement have a way of saying - "Oh, he will soon be all right, in how well he looks" etc etc. I certainly don't want to be gloomy, but no one was ever 'all right' after a thrombosis or cerebral hemorrhage. We came out here on the north edge of Evanston four weeks ago. Arthur had been walking around the house for several weeks (poor walking as you know) but couldn't get down stairs and longed for the sun shine and outside. 435 St. James is short on sun shine & there is no place to be out. no perch. We were fortunate in having this house offered us by friends who were going abroad for the summer. Its a big, comfortable house, but as no stairs are allowed, we really live in [its] the down stairs sun parlor, where there are windows on three sides. Arthur is enjoying the change, the pretty out look on big trees and lovely gardens and yards, but I dont know how much he will gain. He has no appetite and does not get strength. Sometimes he sits in the yard, but its quite an effort to get up and down the five steps. He talks about doing some writing but so far it is difficult and tiring to even write a letter & he puts them off day after day. From the start, I knew he could never do active newspaper work again, but thought he might do writing at home. After five months there has been little to make me think that will be possible. The weak heart makes stairs impossible as that exertion would be too much of a strain. I know the Doctor thinks future work is very doubtful. I am quite sure I could never have the patience Arthur has shown. He reads hour after hour, sits up until he is tired and then lies down and the next day is like the one past. It is a strange, un-real life. I often feel there is some mistake- things must go back to the old footing, though I know that is impossible. You have put in many such days and know all the ways in which you follow the ups and downs of sickness, how your thoughts go about in the same old circle and never get any where. I can't put my mind on reading. This house is full of books & once I would have liked nothing better than to sit and read by the hour, but I find little pleasure or satisfaction in it now. As much as I have 2.. given you my troubles, but some times it seems rather a wicked old world. We are having a cool summer, just a few real hot days. Arthur is very susceptible to dampness or cool days and feels much better when the thermometer rises. Circulation is so poor that he is much stiffer if he gets a little cold. He leaves an electric heater ???? + says his left side always feels cold. I know you have had awful heat in W. It uses me up entirely- I do dislike it so. Why didn't you tell me more about what you do. When you "represent yourself". What a shame to have an exhibition lacking so many exhibits & with so many unfinished buildings. Helen Martin spent yesterday with us, is [here] in Chic. with her daughter. Perhaps you knew Pres. King has been in Tryon N.C. for months, a bad heart & general break down. I imagine his working days are over. The Burwells have had an awful blow recently in the death of their son. He had a tragic death- was examing a building in regard to fire protection- a round in the ladder pulled out as he went up. He fell 40 feet & was never conscious, left a wife & two little boys. Edward made a foolish war marriage & as Lute said was just now getting into a good position. When he fell, it was his last half day of inspection work before being advanced to a better position. He was ten years younger than the girls & about perfection to his mother. How are your house hold affairs coming on? Is son-in-law still with you? Are you doing anything special or interesting. Our days are much alike & night finds me tired but I am well, for which I cant be thankful enough. I am always so glad to hear from you. With much love J 628 Eutaw Street Phone VErnon 6016 The Afro-American "Adjudged By 'Opportunity Magazine' The Best Negro Weekly In America iIn 1925." Baltimore, Maryland Office of the President Carl Murphy July 31, 1926. Mrs. Mary Church-Terrell, 1615 S St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: Enclosed please find check for three dollars, ($3.00), for the articles which we used. I am enclosing those which we have not used. I regret we cannot accept these articles because they are too much in the vein of "Day by Day,"- serious editorial discussions of which I am sure we already have a sufficiency. Maybe you might care to try something along the line of Arthur Brisbane who writes for the Hearst papers. I should be very glad to see it. Very truly yours, The Afro-American. Carl Murphy, Carl Murphy, Editor. CM:IB. Encl.-check. July [ca 1926] Hon. W. Freeland Kendrick Mayor Of Philadelphia President E.J. Lafferty Vice Pres & Chairman Executive Committee Asher C. Baker Director In Chief E.L. Austin Business Manager And Comptroller Sesqicentennial Exhibition Association, Incorporated Under The Laws Of Pennsylvania Sesquicentennial International Exposition Celebrating One Hundred And Fifty Years Of American Independence June 1 To December 1, 1926 Philadelphia 1926 Thos. J. Calloway Manager Negro Exhibit 1201 Spruce Street Philadelphia Committee On Negro Activities John C. Asbury Chairman And Director E.T. Atwell Assistant Director Rev. Charles A. Tindley Vice Chairman Mrs. S.W. Layten Secretary J. Thomas Williams Treasurer Mrs. Mary Church Terrell c/o 1320 Que St., N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: The Negro Pageant, "Loyalty's Gift" is to be given on Monday evening, July 12th in the Auditorium (seating 16,000) of the International Sesqui-Centennial Exposition, being held now at Philadelphia. Persons who have achieved special distinction, or who have been pioneers in race movements of progress, are mentioned in scene 7, the Achievement Scene of this episodic drama. You are included in the group of Distinguished Citizens. This letter is to ask if you will appear in person with your group when the roll of honor is called. This will entail no special costume. It is an effort to give flowers to the living as well as the dead, and to enable the public, numbering thousands of all races, to see wherever possible, those who have reached the top. Those who have gone from us must be represented by someone else. Those who live, we are hoping God will spare to represent themselves on this international occasion. 1. Will you be able to appear in person at the full dress rehearsal, Monday afternoon, July 12th at 1:30 p.m.? No special ALL MAIL MUST BE ADDRESSED TO THE ASSOCIATION -2- costume, just that you might know where you come. You may witness the rest of the performance until Scene 7 is announced. 2. Will you represent yourself on the occasion if not in time for the rehearsal? 3. Will you be present at all, even though not representing yourself? 4. Can you send a person bearing striking resemblance to represent you? 5. Will you please see that an answer reaches me by July 6th? You can appreciate the necessity of a prompt response. Appearing in the Achievement Scene will be Miss Marian Anderson, the Hampton Quartett and the Fisk Quintette. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation, Very sincerely yours, Dora Cole Norman Director of Pageant (A) No expense of any nature whatever is to be defrayed by the Pageant Committee. This is purely a complimentary request. (B) Please present this letter at Headquarters, 1201 Spruce Street, Monday morning before noon (July 12th.). A cast ticket will then be given you in exchange for a letter. 1515 S St., N.W. Washington, D.C. August 3rd, 1926 My dear Mr. Murphy: Thank you for the check and thank you very much for the suggestion that I try something like the contributions which Brisbane makes to the Hearst papers. I shall certainly try it. I had something like that in mind, when I wrote those little observations which I sent to you. But I see that what you say is certainly true. They are like the Day by Day -- serious editorial discussion of which you decide you have a "sufficiency." I can not refrain from telling you that everybody places the very highest estimate upon the Afro-American. You knew that, of course, but it is always a pleasure to me to pay homage where homage is due. I shall send you something very soon. Very sincerely yours, Mary Church Terrell Potomac Electric Power Company 14th and C Streets, Northwest Washington, D.C. Washington Railway and Electric System H.A. Brooks Manager, Commercial Department August 5, 1926 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S. St. N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Madam: Referring to your memorandum on the face of bill rendered you on August 1st, covering electricity supplied to your premises up to July 23rd. The bill amounting to $2.17 for current furnished from May 25th to June 19th, was rendered on July 1st, and the additional charge of 22[cents] made in connection therewith, owing to the fact that the bill was not paid within ten days. In view of your statement that you did not receive the original bill, we have cancelled the additional charge referred to. Herewith you will find corrected statement amounting to $4.34 for service furnished during the two months from May 25th to July 23rd, which has been receipted in full in acknowledgement of the remittance accompanying your memorandum. Very truly yours POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO. BY H.R. FARVER ASST. TO MANAGER - COMMERCIAL DEPT. HRF:BMJ Johnson moved that facts marked confidential be given to the members and that under each set of them there should be an explanatory paragraph to aid members in using them and Moved that Resume of facts be pointed in tabloid form & given to Parent teacher associations,normal & High School pupils & to such churches as want them Mr Houston was appointed to make the resume Moved and passed that Mr Long be requested to study facts developed in investigation and make a series of graphic representations thereof- Begged Judge not to send girl to jail [*F Douglass noticed my hands are hard-*] [*Please return this letter to me. M.C.T.*] NORTH 5594 Residence 403 O Street, Northwest NORTH 1325 J. Franklin Wilson Attorney And Counselor At Law Notary Public 2001 Eleventh Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. August 17, 1926. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Madam:- Among a number of bills turned over to me by Dr. E.D. Williston for adjustment, I find one against you for the sum of seventy-five ($75.00) dollars, balance due on account. No doubt this matter has been overlooked by you during the excessive hot weather of the last few weeks. However, we trust that you will forward us your check covering said bill so that we may report the matter "settled" at the end of this week. Thanking you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Very truly yours, J. Franklin Wilson THE ROBERT S. ABBOTT PUBLISHING COMPANY (INC.) PUBLISHERS THE Chicago Defender World's Greatest Weekly 3435 INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO "Accurate for 20 Years" OFFICE OF ROBERT S. ABBOTT PRESIDENT August 17, 1926. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Violation of rules with you in regards to me are always in order, and I would not feel a true friendship existed between us if this were not true. I want you always to feel that you can talk to me in the way you have at any time you please. I am always anxious to try to do for you and assist you in any way I can, and I feel that my former talk with you in regards to stories or anything yo have to write still stands good. The hole in the back room for the press is still bare, and nothing has been done as yet to set the press up, as they are still working on it in the factory. It seems that it will be sometime in September before they will begin setting the press up. As soon as this is done, and we get things regulated, I hope to press you into service to assist us in filling our pages with some of your excellent matter that you have given the public heretofore and the reserve that you have never given to the world. I am quite sure that through your pen, we will be able to interest the most fastidious of the American People, and I hope that things will go so firm that we can retain you as a special feature writer on our paper. I think any head under which you care to write would be all right, and I am quite sure would yield to anything you had, because I feel that there are very few of our men and women who can lead you in this regard. I am so glad that you are in good spirits and are beginning to be yourself again, and I hope that everything will go along well for you. I hope some time this fall to see you on my trip East, and will have a further talk with you in this regard. Mary and Leon were fine when I saw them last. Rush of business has delayed me from answering before today, and having company at home took a lot of my time. I trust that everything will go alright and that you will enjoy a pleasant summer. Sincerely yours, Robert S. Abbott RSA:B City of Saint Paul Executive Department L.C. HODGSON, MAYOR Agust 3, 1926 To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that I have known Mrs. Clara Robins for close to twenty years during which time I have had every opportunity to know about her activities in the City of Saint Paul and I am very glad to voluntarily testify to the fact that Mrs. Robins is asplendid woman of integrity and noble character. She has been a leader in all civic movements, working faithfully in behalf of the poor people of the city and ready at all times to devote her energy to every cause in behalf of humanity. She is a woman of unusual ability and every task that she has ever undertaken has been performed not only efficiently but in a spirit of devoted service. I know of no woman in the City of Saint Paul whose life has been more beneficial to the people with whom she has come in contact, and I bespeak courtesy and earnest consideration of those to whom she may present herself. Mrs. Robins among other activities was engaged for three years as court bailiff and has also been repeatedly appointed as election judge in Saint Paul. Her work in all these activities being of very high character. I know that any confidence shown in her will be justified and that any pledge she makes will be faithfully kept. Very sincerely, LC Hodgson Mayor. Please return. Law Office of Newmyer & King Alvin L. Newmyer Milton W. King Albert W. Jacobson Phone Main 5050 Suite 75-79 Rust Building 1001 Fifteenth Street Washington, D.C. September 1, 1926 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Dear Mrs. Terrell: I just received your recent letter and as soon as court opens early in October, I will be able to tell you about when your case will be reached for trial. Concerning the letter from Mr. Wilson, the doctor's bill for Judge Terrell, if this bill was contracted by Judge Terrell and not by you, then you are not responsible for it, but it would be a claim against his estate, and if he left no estate, then the doctor would not be able to collect at law. I presume that you did not assume or agree to pay this bill yourself. I am returning your letter enclosed to me, as per your request. Very truly yours, ALN:DG Enc. 628 N. Eutaw Street Phone, VErnon 6016 The Afro-American "ADJUDGED BY 'OPPORTUNITY MAGAZINE' THE BEST NEGRO WEEKLY IN AMERICAN IN 1925" BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Office of the President CARL MURPHY September 6, 1926. Mrs. Mary Church-Terrell, 1615 S St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear Madam: Enclosed please find check for three dollars, ($3.00), for article used in the AFRO-AMERICAN. As also enclosing, herewith, the other articles which we could not use. Very truly yours, THE AFRO-AMERICAN, Carl Murphy, Editor. CM: IB Encls. 907 Linden Street Oakland, California Sept. 7, 1926. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Washington D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Your letter of July 14 containing the motto for our club - "Serve, Strive, Soar," was duly received and very highly appreciated by the entire membership of the club. Because we have been busy with the entertainment of the National and later the state Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, your letter has waited till now for an answer. However, we want to assure you that (we are happy to have the priviledge of the use of your name. For to the most of us your name suggests just such a motto. Hence we thank you for both.) The convention (National) was pronounced very good. It brought many prominent women to the Pacific coast and was indeed an inspiration to our women in general. (We certainly missed you and many of us were sorely disappointed that you were not in attendance) There was much legislation with many changes in the policy etc. The individual clubs in the future must come then thru state federations and must pay $5.00 joining fee to the National. The membership dues to the National 3 is fifty cents per capita [and] or one dollar per capita at each biennial. (Many things that happened I felt as if they would have been different if Mary Church Terrell had been here) - (The evening programs at the auditorium were different from the usual high order of the National as I saw it). However the public pronounced it a great convention. We are sending you under separate cover a little token also newspaper with account of convention. We probably told you that the special work of our club is to assist our Northern section of the state Federation in caring for the Fannie Wall Children's Home. [*P.S. We have a Junior club of girls from 6 to 12 yrs of 2-3.*] and Day Nursery in a financial way. We strive for a closer cooperation well as literary advancement of our women and of our membership in particular. Stated object of Mary Church Terrell Club of Oakland Cal. is as follows: -"The Betterment of Social Conditions, the cultivation of acquaintance of women and to promote Christian living. To Help Care for the Fannie Wall Children's Home and Day Nursery." We felt sure that you are kept busy and shall be pleased to hear from you when convenient. Thanking you for our name and for the club motto, we are Yours very cordially The Mary Church Terrell Club Mrs. Donna Lightfoot (president) Lydia Smith Ward,secretary [*Mrs. D. Lightfoot 1573 E-5-Street Oakland Cal Lydia Smith Ward 907 Linden St Oakland Cal.*] LEAGUE OF WOMEN FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY EXHIBIT of NEGRO ACHIEVEMENT AND ABOLITION MEMORIALS OCTOBER 1922 IN INTEREST OF MARIA L. BALDWIN MEMORIAL ROOM 558 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, BOSTON Telephone Back Bay 4138 EXHIBITON COMMITTEE Chairman Florida Ruffin Ridley Directors Louise Winsor Brooks Maud Cuney Hare GENERAL COMMITTEE Dr. Charles W. Eliot Rev. Alexander Mann Alice P. Tapley M.E. Fitzgerald Charles F.D. Belden Charles K. Bolton Florence Lee Whitman COMMITTEE ON NEGRO ACHIEVEMENT. Meta Warwick Fuller W.S. Braithwaite George W. Forbes Dora Cole Lewis Clarence Cameron White Lillian G. Carroll B.F. Selden Rev. Clifford L. Miller James A.G. Hinton cOMMITTEE ON ABOLITION MEMORIALS. Margaret Higginson Barney Lucy Davis Mary May Eliot Alia W. Foster William Lloyd Garrison, Jr. Sarah W. Hallowell Elizabeth Goddard May Emory T. Morris Martha Phillips Peters Josephine St. P. Ruffin Bessie Mitchell Ryan William Monroe Trotter Lille Buffum Chase Wyman OFFICERS OF LEAGUE Mrs. W.O. Goodell, President Mrs. J.E. Rollins, Vice President Mrs. Mercy B. Wolff, Vice President Mrs. G.W. Forbes, Rec. Secreatry Mrs. W.L. Reed, Financial Secretary Mrs. A.M. Trusty, Cor. Secretary Mrs. C.H. Robbins, Treasurer Mrs. W.H. Cromwell, Asst. Treasurer EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mrs. W.J. Williams Mrs. A.M. Gilbert Mrs. E.Z. Roundtree Mrs. Charles Bernard Mrs. Alice Casneau Mrs. Agnes Adams Mrs. G.W. Lewis Mrs. G.W. Drummond Mrs. U.A. Ridley, Executive Secretary Sept 10/22 My dear Mrs. Terrell Am so glad to receive your circular. We have all the library material to use, so you need send none. We wait your Teurlock photograph however. I am sending a letter to Mrs. Bruce to your address. Will you kindly redirect:- We have mounted a print of Bob Many thanks Yours- Florida R. Ridley P.S. What I especially wanted is one of the photographs of foreign groups in which you figure. 68 Camp Stotsenburg, Pampanga, P.I., September 15, 1918. Mrs. Mary Church Terrel, Washington, D.C., My dear Mrs. Terrel: What I am about to do is out of line, but I assure you it is free from selfishness. The latest advices from the U.S. states that from now on promotion will be by selection. The new regulations governing ratings of officers seems not to apply to the Philippine Department. Therefore it looks that we will not be included in the bunch for selection. With the exception of Lieutenant Colonel Frank P. Amos, I am the only old officer of the army on duty over here who has not had his chance during the present war. It is against orders for me to write to anyone to make any effort in my behalf. However, I am presuming on our long acquaintance. I won't refer to the number of years as it may not be good form in writing to a lady, eh? To date "Our Folk" are limited to the grade of Captain, National Army. Judging by the gains in rank of "Others" it would seem that some of our officers have demonstrated their fitness for higher command,they having had more opportunity than some of those already promoted. Now that promotion is by selection, it would seem to be an opportune time to have one of our colored officers selected as colonel of one of the new regiments. That would mean that the lieutenant colonel and three majors, as well as a major, surgeon,would be colored as a matter of course. Since Colonel Young's retirement, I am the senior colored officer on the active list of the regular army. In the old order, promotion by seniority, I would reach my colonelcy in a short while. My record is excellent. No one questions my professional ability. I am taking the liberty of inclosing copies of two letters which were forwarded in my behalf. The letter from Comp Stotsenburg, was written at the request of The Department Commander with a view of getting my case before the Department. It was forwarded to Washington. I am competent to command a regiment of infantry, cavalry or field artillery. I am better physically that I have been for years. I have gone in strong for physical training, and as a brother officer remarked a few days ago, I am the last thing in physical perfection. I have been working hard with a view of being fully prepared to take advantage of every opportunity that may come my way. At the present time there are three lieutenant colonels on duty with the Ninth Cavalry. The law allows one. In keeping with the present custome--the one longest over is the first to go home--I am one of those due to go home. I have placed all these things before you, knowing your interest in the big things that concern the opportunities offered our Race. I am sure a regiment commanded by me would be a credit to the Race as well as the U.S. All I ask is my chance. I do not insist on promotion, all I ask is a chance to get into the theatre of operations and I am willing to let everything else take care of itself. My regards to the Judge and Washington friends. Thanking you for anything you may be able to do in this connection, and wishing for you, all that you wish for yourself, I am, Very sincerely yours, Ollie 2 [ ] Judge's Office Police Court Of The District Of Columbia Washington, D.C. September 20, 1926 Dictated Mrs. Robert H. Terrell. 1615 S Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am in receipt of your magnificent letter; words fail me when I try to express my deep appreciation of the same. I thought the world of your good husband and it is a pleasure to ever bear him in mind and the many kindnesses he performed on this earth. He left us all too early, all too soon, and, though it may not be right, I wish he were back with us again. It was indeed a pleasure for me to send the little treat on my birthday, and I hope I may be here many years to repeat the same. Thanking you for the beautiful sentiments, expressed for me, for yourself and the good Judge, a fine husband, I am Sincerely yours, Robt. E Mattingly REM/EWS THE WHITE HOUSE Washington September 21, 1926. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Your letter of September 18th recommending the appointment of Mrs. Marie Moore Forrest as Commissioner of the District of Columbia has been received and I shall place it before the President. He will, you may be sure, give your endorsement careful consideration should a vacancy occur in this position. Sincerely yours, Everett Sanders Secretary to the President. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S STreet, N.W. Washington, D.C. Caloroil Burner Company Washington DC Pittsburgh Miami Philadelphia Richmond Investment Building Washington, D.C. Sept. 24, 1926 Miss Mary C. Terrell, 1516 S St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Madam: We have not had the pleasure of a reply to our letter of August 15 in closing estimate for an oil burner. If you are considering having this installation made we would suggest that you notify us promptly, returning signed estimate so that we may make arrangements to do this work before the busy season. Very truly yours, Washington Caloroil Burner Co. IB Kester A Caloroil Burner is an investment in comfort, economy, and good health When your letter regarding me to be chairman of the Com for Leg was deliver I was [not in Wash] out of the city. I shall comply with your request. [I did not sa the 1924-26] Since the State chairmen of the Com on Leg are appointed by the State you shall have to wait till the State presidents have made their selections before I can communicate with the women in my department. There was considerable confusion left the Chicago Biennial because some of the women whose names appeared on the Notes as State Chairmen on legislation have not been appointed to these positions by the State Pres- [I hope the] If you will request the State presidents to send me the names of the women [they] whom they have appointed to represent [on the legi] legislation in their State I shall be very much obliged. It is very easy to define the duties of my department. It is my duty to inform the women thru the Notes of any important legislation which is coming up in Congress and [urge] request them to write to their representatives either to vote for it or [not to vote] vote against it. Of course if some bill is taken up suddenly it will not be possible for me to reach the women thru the Notes. In that case I shall try to notify the State Chairmen on legislation so far as I can. It does a great deal of good for voters in a State to write to their 1615 S ST., N.W. Washington, D.C. Sept. 28, 1926. My dear Mrs. Bethune: When your letter of recent date was delivered here I was out of the city. I will comply with your request that I be Chairman of the Committee on Legislation and I shall do the best I can. From my point of view the chief duty of the Chairman on Legislation is to emphasize the necessity of doing one's duty to her country, her State and the city or town in which she lives by learning all she can about the political situation and then doing everything in her power to have wise, just laws enacted. Personally, I believe the best way to secure just legislation is to put just men into positions of responsibility and power. That means women in the various States must do everything they can to have the right type of men nominated for the various offices which are to be filled. Methods of securing such men differ in the various States and the women of each State must study ways and means which will enable them best to make their influence felt. Methods of procedure which are effective in on State sometimes fail in another. As colored women we may well study the methods of getting good results politically which are used by those who have had long experience. Our women have a very powerful weapon which they can easily use to help secure just and wise legislation, if they will only do so. They can and should write letters to their respective Congressmen, whenever legislation of great importance comes up in Congress, and strongly urge their Representatives and Senators either to vote for or against the bill. There is no doubt that personal letters to men sent here to the National Congress to represent the various States do a great deal of good. Colored women should always urge their representatives to vote for bills which will help improve our condition as a race and they should urge them not to vote for measures designed to injure or humiliate us. It is the duty of each State Chairman on Legislation to know what is going on politically in her 2 own State and to advise her sisters what to do and what not to do, so far as she can. Whenever bills affecting colored people are to be considered in Congress, I express my opinion, if there is a public hearing and I can get the chance. I always see the Representatives and Senators whom I believe I can interest in the particular measure and urge them to render any assistance in their power. As a rule, the Congressmen to whom I appeal are willing to hear my point of view and they often promise to help. Since the State Chairmen on Legislation are appointed by the State Presidents, I shall have to wait till the State Presidents have made their selections, before I can communicate directly with the women in my department. There was considerable confusion after the Chicago Biennial, because some of the women whose names appeared in the Notes as State Chairmen on Legislation had not been appointed to that position by the State Presidents. Now that women possess the suffrage it is their bounden, Christian duty to use it. No women should work harder to have their ballots count for something worth while than colored women, because no group of women in the United States have more serious problems confronting them than they do. It will be a terrible reflection upon the colored women of this country, if they do not discharge their duties and obligations as citizens faithfully and well. But they will not be able to do this, unless they read the newspapers, both colored and white, know what is going on and study the best methods to accomplish what they want to do. Sincerely yours, Biggest Weekly Newspaper In The World In Its Own Plant, Employing A Complete Race Staff Of 26 Workers Watson, America's Best Known Cartoonist, Tell's Week's Story In The Afro THE AFRO-AMERICAN 628 N. Eutaw. St., Baltimore, MD. Wm. N. Jones City Editor Phones Vernon 6016-6017 October 9, 1926. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W. , Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Some time ago I promised to write you with reference to releases for the AFRO-AMERICAN. Because of considerable re-organization, I was unable to give the matter my immediate attention as I had hoped to do, but I have gone over the matter fully with Mr. Carl Murphy and find that our present need is more for news matter material than pure comment. I am sure we could use a column of news material, which would include a s a survey of news matter gathered either in Washington or some other sources of the country. The tendency of newspapers to overbalance their Editorial comment is one of which we are trying to avoid. From a business standpoint our success depends on a supply of fresh news which cannot be gotten from other sources. That is, however, a type of news story which may e embody some Editorial comment. The Brisbane Feature is one of this kind, but on a weekly paper this type is needed only to keep ahead. If you are still disposed to submit something along these lines, and will make a definite plan, I am sure I shall make an effort to handle your valuable articles. I might state also, that a group of young Journalists associated with me are planning to sundicate a group of articles and yours might be included. Very truly yours, The AFRO-AMERICAN Wm. N. Jones W.N. Jones, City Editor WNJ:OC Telephone Rittenhouse 2765-6 AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE 20 South Twelfth Street Philadelphia, PA. Rufus M. Jones, Chairman Vice-Chairmen Charles J. Rhoads Hannah Clothier Hull Henry Tatnall Brown Wilbur K. Thomas, Executive Secretary Charles F. Jenkins, Treasurer Sections: Foreign Service William Eves, 3rd, Chairman Home Service J. Barnard Walton, Chairman Peace Henry Tatnall Brown, Chairman Inter-Racial Raymond T. Bye, Chairman Secretarial Staff Wilbur K. Thomas, Margaret E. Jones Mary Kelsey Sophia H. Dulles Edward W. Evans Associate Secretaries William B. Harvey J. Barnard Walton Walter C. Woodward Store-Room: Elizabeth G. Marot, 1521 Cherry Street October 15, 1926 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1315 S. St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Friend: In talking with Mr. William Pickens at Ocean City this summer, I suggested that I felt the time had come when there should be a very distinct peace movement among the colored people. So far as I know there is no out and out peace organization sponsored by Negroes, although there are a few who are members of some of the peace societies that are now in existence. I have always been impressed with the fact that fighting and killing is not an indigenuous part of Negro character. On the other hand I firmly believe that the true Negro has a non-combative pacifist spirit. My question, therefore, is as to whether or not the time has come when some sort of an out and out peace movement can be inaugurated among the Negroes. I know that in recent years there has been a decided effort on the part of many leading Negroes to win favor by appealing to the war records of Negroes, etc. We must recognize, therefore, that all effort to establish a peace movement among the Negroes might hinder the recognition of patriotic service of the Negro race. While I sympathize and understand this point of view, I feel very strongly that the Negro, as would any other race, do much more for the benefit of the rest of the world by standing for the highest and best things in the very beginning. Military service is not MCT #2 October 15, 1926 necessarily the highest type of patriotism. Aren't there those among you, who, inspite of all difficulties, will be willing to sponsor an out and out peace organization that, eventually if not now, can be in cooperation with similar organizations of white people, but solely controlled by Negro people? Suggestions have come to me that it might be advisable to hold a conference to discuss this matter in Philadelphia or New York, and that a suitable time would be the first part of December. Are you interested in the possibility of such a conference? In the event of a conference of this kind, could you attend? Hoping that you will give this whole matter your careful consideration and will give me the results of your thinking, I am Very sincerely yours, Wilbur K. Thomas Executive Secretary WKT:AHW 1615 S St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Oct. 17, 1926. My dear Mr. Jones: It was a great pleasure to receive your letter, I assure you. Although you did not reply as soon as you told me you would, I felt certain that something unforeseen had happened to cause the delay. I agree with you perfectly about the tendency of some newspapers to overbalance their Editorial comment. But I want to present the kind of news which the readers should know but which they often overlook. I have heard many people complain, because our newspapers do not give them news concerning all phases of life about which they should know. Of course these fault-finders probably do not read all the news which our papers contain. But I myself feel that a column or so of interesting news covering all fields of endeavor in which human beings engage would be a valuable addition. I do not want to write editorials about these things, but I want to present the facts in an entertaining and informal a way as I possibly can, so as to "lead the readers on," so to speak. About many incidents it is immaterial, it seems to me, whether the reader gets them as soon as they happen or not. Many times I read interesting facts about science, politics, art and other fields of human endeavor which recount what may have happened even a month before they appear in some of our leading dailies, and yet they are items which contain news that enlighten, ot amuse people and certainly increase their fund of knowledge. I should like so much to have my articles included in the synducate to which you refer. I am sure there is something worth while which I can give the readers of the Afro-American, if I can only hit upon the kind of thing which appeals to you. I am inclosing the kind of news items which I believe would interest and inform people withouthaving too much of the editorial flavor to which you object. Please tell me frankly wherein they fail, if you do not like them. I do hope you will reply to this letter. I want to contribute to the Afro-American very much. I believe I can send in items that are really worth while, if I can only discover what you want and what you dont like. Thanking you for the willingness you manifest to have me contribute and hoping that I can get on the right track, I am very sincerely yours, Member Of The Young Women's Christian Association Of The United States Of America Phyllis Wheatley Young Women's Christian Association 901 Rhode Island Ave., N.W. Telephone N. 191 Washington, D.C. Oct 21-1926 My dear old Friend/ What would or could we do without friends? I do appreciate your friendship far more than you realize, I'm not saying this because of what you are going to do, for you have always responded. I'm simply enclosing some old matter for you to look over if you desire, the talk is for "membership". We try to attract by wording it differently i.e. calling it "United Comradeship" Should you go to Arundel on Sat. the 30th & remain over until the morning of the 31st take a cab & go to Annapolis & catch the train or trolley in, then a taxi to the church- at our expense. A thousand thanks old girl call on me when you want me Martha Failure is Impossible- Susan B. Anthony Susan B. Anthony Foundation, Inc. The Portland, 14th St., N.W. & Thomas Circle Washington, D.C. Honorary President Mrs. Anna E. Hendley President Mrs. Clara O'Brien McCrone ADVISORY BOARD Andrew Wilson, Ph.D. Mrs. John D. Sherman, Colo. Pres. G.F.W.C. Col. Robert N. Harper Pres. Dis. Nat. Bank Mrs. Alice Ames Winter, Minn. Past Pres. G.F.W.C. Hon. Robert L. Owen, Okla. Mrs. Philip North Moore, Mo. Past Pres. Nat. Council of Women Rep. Addison T. Smith, Idaho Mrs. Emily Newell Blair, Mo. Vice-Chr. Dem. Nat. Comm. Mr. Isaac Gans Past Pres. D.C. Cham. Commerce Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, Ohio Past Vice-Chr. Repub. Nat. Comm. W. McK Stowell Mgr. Uptown Office, Lincoln Nat. Bank Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker, Texas Mrs. Ida Clyde Clark Author and Lecturer Mrs. Gertrude Nelson Andrews, Calif. Dramatist, Author and Lecturer Mrs. Ida Husted Harper Biographer, Susan B. Anthony Miss Janet Richards Lecturer Mrs. Hester M. Poole Pioneer Suffragist Mrs. John Allen Dougherty Mrs. Harry Atwood Colman Past Pres. L.A.P.W. Mrs. David Allan Campbell Dept. Music, Nat. Coun. Women Mrs. William Herron Member Board of Education National Director of Club House Memorial Mrs. Luella Montgomery MacKennan Parliamentarian and Legal Advisor Mrs. Nanette B. Paul, LL.B. Secretary Mrs. Marie H. Heath Treasurer Mrs. Corbin Thompson My dear Mrs. Terrell: I know you will be pleased to see the plan of the Memorial building which we hope to erect in honor of Susan B. Anthony. We want to get one hundred representative women to give ten dollars each whose names will be placed on a bronze plate as founders. I would like very much for you to be one of them, and if you know of other pioneers I would be glad to have their names. I am also enclosing an announcement of some classes taught by Mrs. Paul that I would like very much to Make checks payable to District National Bank, Washington, D.C. have your interest and cooperation. Would like very much to have your interest in the observance of Miss Anthony's birthday anniversary next Feb. by having groups especially of young people, put on the Dramatic sketches of incidents in the life of Miss Anthony. With best wishes for success I am, Cordially Yours, Anna E. Hendley The Portner Apt 326, Washington D.C. Oct. 29, 1926 Telephone Rittenhouse 2765-6 AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMTTEE 20 South Twelfth Street Philadelphia, PA. Rufus M. Jones, Chairman Vice-Chairmen Charles J. Rhoads Hannah Clothier Hull Henry Tatnall Brown Wilbur K. Thomas, Executive Secretary Charles F. Jenkins, Treasurer Sections: Foreign Service William Eves, 3rd, Chairman Home Service J. Barnard Walton, Chairman Peace Henry Tatnall Brown, Chairman Inter-Racial Raymond T. Bye Secretarial Staff Wilbur K. Thomas Margaret E. Jones Mary Kelsey Sophia H. Dulles Edward W. Evans Associate Secretaries William B. Harvey J. Barnard Walton Walter C. Woodward Store-Room: Elizabeth G. Marot, 1521 Cherry Street November 2, 1926 Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Friend: Because such real interest has been evidenced in a conference to discuss a Peace movement along interracial lines, we are calling this conference for Nov. 30, 1926. It is most encouraging to know that you will be able to attend such a conference and I am looking forward to meeting you at that time. The first session of the conference will be held on Nov. 30 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. The second session will be from 9:30 to 12:00 on Wednesday Dec. 1. Both sessions of the conference will convene at the American Friends Service Committee headquarters, 20 South 12th Street. In order to utilize our time to the best possible advantage, a program should be in hand. Before drawing up such a program, I think it will be more satisfactory if you will write me any suggestions you have or any topics for thought along this line. I hope it is plain to you that we are not anticipating that a peace movement among Negroes should be a further influence toward segregation, but rather a movement fostered jointly by Negro and white leaders with close cooperation in its potential activities. I am enclosing herewith a pamphlet which will give you an idea of the Quaker opposition to war. We wish to make this conference an small intimate group and desire that no publicity be given it beforehand. We hope that the results of the conference can be published throughout the United States after it is held. MCT #2 Nov. 2, 1926 I am sure you will understand how eager we are for you to attend this conference and I very much hope that the time chosen will suit your convenience. May we have a definite answer from you at your earliest convenience, as necessary arrangements must be made? All delegates to this conference are invited to have dinner and spend the night in homes of Friends. We will send you the tentative program and further details of the conference after we have heard from you. Very sincerely yours, [*signed*] William K. Thomas Executive Secretary WKT:AHW cream soup 1 C fresh or canned peas 1/4 C water 1/4 t salt cook till peas are tender 2 2 C milk 1 T butter 2 1 T flour 1/16 t peper 1/4 C finely shredded cooked carrot 1/4 C small cooked peas Few grams cayenne make a cream sauce of 2 melt but- remove from bur stir in hot milk till thickened- Strain out lumps add cooked car & peas left [ ] & seasonings- Serve hot- Crabmeat Supreme 1 C milk 1/2 C cream 3 T flour 3 T But 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1 C shredded crabmeat fresh or canned 1/ C chopped mushrooms if decent Make white sauce Add cream crabmeat mushrooms & seasoning & cook over water 15 min Serve hot- John R. Hawkins,President S.W. Rutherford,Secretary-Treasurer The Journal of Negro History Carter G. Woodson Director And Editor 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 Soas, Columbia University Carl R. Fish, University Of Wisconson 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, Kansas City Robert C. Woods, Lynchburg, VA. November 5, 1926. Mrs. M.C. Terrell, 1615 S St., N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: At the suggestion of several members of the Committee on the entertainment to be given for the benefit of the Association on the 2nd of December, we are calling a meeting of the ladies who have kindly consented to give assistance. This meeting will be held at the Y.W.C.A. at 6 o'clock, Monday. Persons attending will have time to fill other engagements for the evening. We earnestly entreat you to be present. Respectfully yours, C.G. Woodson C.G. Woodson CGW/P Potomac Electric Power Company 14th And G Streets, Northwest Washington, D.C. Washington Railway And Electric System H.A. Brooks Nager Commercial Department November 5, 1926 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Madam: We acknowledge receipt of your check in the amount of $5.81, which pays in full the account covering electric current furnished to your premises from July 23rd to October 22nd, as shown by the receipt inclosed. As you state that you did not receive your original September bill, we have cancelled on our records the additional charge made for non-prompt payment of same. Thanking you for this remittance, we remain Very respectfully, POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO. BY H.R. FARVER H R Farver ASST. TO MANAGER-COMMERCIAL DEPT. CK/LHS Telephone Rittenhouse 2765-6 AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMTTEE 20 South Twelfth Street Philadelphia, PA. Rufus M. Jones, Chairman Vice-Chairmen Charles J. Rhoads Hannah Clothier Hull Henry Tatnall Brown Wilbur K. Thomas, Executive Secretary Charles F. Jenkins, Treasurer Sections: Foreign Service William Eves, 3rd, Chairman Home Service J. Barnard Walton, Chairman Peace Henry Tatnall Brown, Chairman Inter-Racial Raymond T. Bye Secretarial Staff Wilbur K. Thomas Margaret E. Jones Mary Kelsey Sophia H. Dulles Edward W. Evans Associate Secretaries William B. Harvey J. Barnard Walton Walter C. Woodward Store-Room: Elizabeth G. Marot, 1521 Cherry Street November 9, 1926 Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Friend: It is with very real pleasure that I anticipate meeting you at our conference, Nov. 30, and I am delighted that the time set is a possible time for you to attend. As soon as the program is drawn up, I will send you a copy of it. I am waiting replies from my letter asking for suggestions for the program before drawing it up. Very sincerely yours, Wilbur K. Thomas Executive Secretary WKT:AHW Institute, W. Va. November 9, 1926 My dear Mrs. Terrell, Can you call to mind out of your acquaintances and friends of years ago a family of Webbs in Le Droit Park? Can you remember the oldest girl in that family- Mary, a playmate of Phyllis? It is that Mary who is writing to you today. -2- At the West Virginia Collegiate Institute of which John W. Davis is President and my husband, David A. Lane, Jr. of Washington is Dean, five Delta Sigma Theta Women organized a group of eight young women into the Alpha-Delta Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. This chapter was established on June 2 of last school term. This, then, is its first year of service in the interests of the ideals of our sorority. It is customary at this institution for fraternities and sororities to -3- invite here some well known members of their groups to address the student body and community at Sunday afternoon or evening Chapel Services. We are extending such an invitation to you, cherishing the hope that you will make a part of your year's program a visit to your Sorors in West Virginia. We have dared to dream since the very day our chapter was established that you would come on the second Sunday in May, the conclusion of Delta's May Week. -4- Any date, however, which you set will be agreeable to us. We think we can arrange to have that date given us. Can you come, Mrs. Terrell? Will you come? We wish our girls in West Virginia to become acquainted with our ideal? Institute is nine miles from Charleston, W. Va., the capital of the State. Perhaps you know C.E. Mitchell, Business Manager of the School. The enrollment here is in excess of five hundred; the school is fast becoming one of the leading schools for the education of Negro youth, Madame -5- Evanti appeared here in recital last Sunday. Mr. Clarence White and his wife are members of the faculty. I am trying to give you an idea of the institution. There is nothing that can give our work here the impetus in the proper direction that your presence can. We realize what important work is always awaiting you; therefore, we can understand if you say you are unable to come to us. Nevertheless we are eagerly, even anxiously, awaiting a word from you that tells us we may arrange to bring you here. Sincerely and fraternally yours, Mary (Mary Webb Lane) EDITORIAL ROOMS OF THE CRISIS 69 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE W.E. BURGHARDT DU BOIS November 18, 1926. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 "S" Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am writing you as one who was acquainted with the late John E. Milholland and knows something of his enthusiasm for human causes. Especially was he interested in the American Negro and in those parts of the Negro problems, like disfranchisement and civil and social rights, which were especially unpopular fifteen years ago. It has seemed to some of us that some permanent memorial to Mr. Milholland ought to be placed conspicuously to remind coming generations of the fact that he was one of the forerunners and founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and did much to make it a permanent living institution. It happens that there is in possession of the late Mr. Milholland's family a bust, which is not only a work of art, but a living likeness of our dead friend. It has been -2- proposed by the Directors of the N. A. A. C. P. that a small fund be raised to place replicas of this bust, first in the offices of the N. A. A. C. P., and then at Howard University, at Cheyney, at Tuskegee, and perhaps one or two other places. The cost for each bust will be between $200 and $300; probably about $250. I am writing to ask if you feel able to contribute to a fund for such a purpose, either for placing a bust in some particular place or for the general fund for placing as many busts as we can. I should be glad to hear from you at your convenience. Very sincerely yours, W.E. B. DuBois WEBD/DW AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE 20 SOUTH TWELFTH STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. RUFUS M. JONES, CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMEN: CHARLES J. RHOADS HANNAH CLOTHIER HULL HENRY TATNALL BROWN WILBUR K. THOMAS, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CHARLES F. JENKINS, TREASURER SECTIONS: FOREIGN SERVICE WILLIAM EVES, 3RD, CHAIRMAN HOME SERVICE J. BARNARD WALTON, CHAIRMAN PEACE HENRY TATNALL BROWN, CHAIRMAN INTER-RACIAL RAYMOND T. BYE, CHAIRMAN SECRETARIAL STAFF WILBUR K. THOMAS, MARGARET E. JONES MARY KELSEY SOPHIA H. DULLES EDWARD W. EVANS ASSOCIATE SECRETARIES WILLIAM B. HARVEY J. BARNARD WALTON WALTER C. WOODWARD STORE-ROOM: ELIZABETH G. MAROT, 1521 CHERRY STREET November 24, 1926 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, N. W. Washington, D.C. Dear Friend: It is a real source of satisfaction to me to know that you are to be one of the members of our conference group next Tuesday, Nov. 30. In order that we may all be thinking along the same lines before the conference, I am writing each delegate who is coming to the conference a list of the problems that we are to discuss. They are as follows: 1. The Exploitation of Negroes By the Militaristic Forces of the United States 2. The Characteristics of the Negroes Which Fit Him To Be An Advocate Of World Peace 3. Our Moral Obligation Toward Peace 4. The Cooperation of Negroes and the White Race As An Essential Element To Effect World Peace 5. Possible Methods To Be Put Into Action Toward Effecting A Peace Movement along Interracial Lines I am writing to ask you if you will open up the discussion by talking on "Our Moral Obligation Toward Peace". I wish you to feel free to take the amount of time you feel necessary to make your presentation clear and vivid and to present it in such a manner that it will provoke questions in order that we may have as lively a discussion as possible. I hope very much that you will find this possible, as I am sure you can do this in an unique and acceptable way. Looking forward to seeing you next Tuesday, I am Very sincerely yours, Wilbur K. Thomas Executive Secretary WKT:AHW AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE 20 SOUTH TWELFTH STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. RUFUS M. JONES, CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMEN: CHARLES J. RHOADS HANNAH CLOTHIER HULL HENRY TATNALL BROWN WILBUR K. THOMAS, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CHARLES F. JENKINS, TREASURER SECTIONS: FOREIGN SERVICE WILLIAM EVES, 3RD, CHAIRMAN HOME SERVICE J. BARNARD WALTON, CHAIRMAN PEACE HENRY TATNALL BROWN, CHAIRMAN INTER-RACIAL RAYMOND T. BYE, CHAIRMAN SECRETARIAL STAFF WILBUR K. THOMAS, MARGARET E. JONES MARY KELSEY SOPHIA H. DULLES EDWARD W. EVANS ASSOCIATE SECRETARIES WILLIAM B. HARVEY J. BARNARD WALTON WALTER C. WOODWARD STORE-ROOM: ELIZABETH G. MAROT, 1521 CHERRY STREET November 26, 1926. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 South Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear Friend: The committee on the Conference met Wednesday afternoon and was delighted with the fact that we are to have about twenty Negro delegates for this Conference. They discussed at some length the person who would be most suitable to chair this Conference and decided to invite Leslie Pinckney Hill to do this. I have not as yet heard from him, but am hoping that he will be able to chair the Conference, as I am sure he will do it with great grace and most effectively. The committee felt that the mot essential need of this Conference was that it should give ample opportunity for discussion and for a real freed interchange of ideas. They therefore suggested that the presentation of the topics be limited to 15 minutes apiece. I am therefore writing you again concerning this matter; and I hope you will understand that it is not that we wish to limit what you have to say, but that we wish it to be a program in which all may participate. Looking forward with great pleasure to this Conference, and to meeting you at that time, I am Very sincerely yours, Wilbur K. Thomas B. Executive Secretary. HRB:GBC THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON TWELFTH STREET BRANCH ADDRESS REPLY TO 1816 TWELFTH STREET Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S ST.,N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs.Terrell: I wish to call your attention to the enclosed editorial which appeared in the Washington Sentinel, December 11, 1926. Rather than being exaggerated, the case has been understated. This alarming crime record among our race in this city is but an indication of serious social disorders. The situation is one at which we cannot wink. It calls for immediate study and prompt action. We are always rightly alert to contend for our civic rights. Here we have a definite and urgent civic, as well as racial, duty and I am taking the initiative in asking a number of citizens to come together and determine how we can best meet it. The meeting is called for Monday, December 20, 1926 in the Board Room of the Y.M.C.A. . 1816-12th St., N.W. at 7 o'clock, P.M. You are urged to be present. Sincerely yours, Campbell C. Johnson CAMPBELL C. JOHNSON, Executive Secretary. CCJ-FMR Pertinent Fadts On Delinquency and Crime Among Colored People of Washington, D. C. Confidential. This release is confidential and not for newspaper publication. Pastors to whom it is sent are requested to use these facts in an appropriate manner in their sermons. Total population of District of Columbia (Police census, 1925)........ 472,052 White................... 345,119 Colored..................126,933 Colored population 26.89% of total, a little more than one-fourth. Total arrests in D. C., including arrests for traffic violations in 1925..............................................................................................................76,021 White....................43,131 Colored...............32,860 The white population of the city had 56.78% of total arrests; the colored population 43.22%. To interpret those figures in another way, 12.51% of the total white population was arrested while 25.89% of the total colored population was arrested during the same period. Comparative statement of arrests among white and colored people for the years 1920 and 1925. Prohibition Laws 1920 1925 White.............................................................2,855 8,914 Colored.........................................................1,269 8,373 Total................................................................4,124 17,287 In 1920 the colored population of this city had 30.77% of the arrests for violation of the prohibition laws; the white population, 69.23%. In 1925 the percentage among the colored population had increased to 48.44% while among the whites it had decreased to 51.56%. Anti Narcotic Law 1920 1925 White..................................................................46 36 Colored.............................................................. 3 51 Total.....................................................................49 87 In 1920 our colored population furnished only 6.12% of the total arrests for violation of the Anti-Narcotic Law; the white population, 93.88%. In 1925 the percentage among colored had increased to 57.30% and among whites had decreased to 42.79%. Cases Involving Sex Crimes 1920 1925 White......................................................................487 471 Colored..................................................................570 736 Total.....................................................................1,057 1,207 -2- Our colored population in 1920 furnished 53.93% of the total cases involving sex crimes; the whites, 46.0%. In 1925 sex crimes among colored had increased 59 60.98% while among whites they had decreased to 39.02%. The following figures showing the age distribution of offenders should be given particular attention: under 17 Years 17 to 21 years Over 21 years 1920 1925 1920 1925 1920 1925 White..................................... 1,156 1,091 4,167 4,710 24,112 37,360 Colored................................ 1,367 1,500 3,672 3,532 14,456 27,828 Totals................. 2,523 2,591 7,839 8,242 38,568 65,188 In 1920, 54.18 of the children under 17 years of age arrested were Colored; 45.82% white. In 1925, the percentage of white children had decreased to 42.11% while among colored children it had increased to 57.89% From 17 to 21 years of age in 1920 the per cent among whites was 53.16%; among colored, 46.84%; while in 1925 this per cent had increased among whites to 57.15% and among the colored it had decreased to 48.85% Over 21 years of age in 1920 the percentage of arrests among whites was 62.52%; among colored, 37.48. In 1925, this rate among whites in this age classification had decreased to 57.31 while among colored it had increased 42.69%. The rate here shows most disadvantageously for colored children under 17 years of age. Homicides, 1926. The total number of homicides, 1926..........................................................................................39 White.................................................................................................................6 Colored...........................................................................................................33 Percentage of total homicides committed by whites, 15.38%; by colored, 84.61%. Distribution of homicides committed among colored people by sections of the city: Northwest - 20; Southwest - 7; Northeast - 3; Southeast - 3. The following figures of female prisoners in the District Jail and Work House are very significant: Female prisoners received in District Jail, July 1, 1925 to June 30, 1926: White......................................................89 Colored............................................1,092 Total......................1,181 Only 7.54% of the women committed to the District Jail during this period of 12 months were white; 92.46% were colored. Female prisoners received in the District Workhouse, July 1, 1925 to June 30, 1926: White...................................................................26 Colored.............................................................291 Only 7.91% of the women committed to the District Workhouse during the year were white while 92.09% were colored. In the cases of the female prisoners received in the District Workhouse the following classification as to ages is interesting: WHITE COLORED From 17-25 years............................5 or 3.03% 160 or 97.00% From 26-30 years............................4 or 4.94% 77 or 95.06% From 31-40 years............................8 or 16.00% 42 or 84.00% From 41-55 years............................3 or 23.08% 10 or 76.92% From 56-75 years............................5 or 83.33% 1 or 6.67% Over 95% of the women under 30 years of age confined in the District Workhouse were colored. It should be borne in mind in using these figures that there is only one Colored person in the city to every three whites. These percentages are calculated on the basis of total figures with no allowance made for this fact. Meeting of Committee on Crime December 20, 1926 Campbell C. Johnson, Presiding. Prayer by Dr. J. Milton Waldron. The purpose of the meeting was explained by Campbell C. Johnson as a call to representative citizens of Washington to consider the high delinquency, crime and homicide rate among the colored population of the city. After giving statistics on the subject the chairman opened the meeting for expressions of opinion from the citizens present. Dr J. Milton Waldron, pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church, commented on the situation and stressed the necessity of getting hold of mothers and children. Publicity was also much needed, he said to apprize the public of the state of affairs. Mr. G. David Houston, principal of the Armstrong High School spoke stressing: 1. The fact that the police department functions ineffectively and will not cooperate with the citizens in many instances. 2. No vagrancy law in D. C. 3. No police reservists in station. 4. The necessity of getting hold of mothers and children. (Schools are called on to do what parents should do.) 5. That this is a loose age with no standards of morality, etc. 6. Depreciated morals of college youth. In closing Mr. Houston stated that it is essential of the Church and School to link up on a moral program. Mr. H. H. Long, assistant superintendent of schools, spoke calling attention to the following points: 1. The large number of colored incorrigible children. 2. That whiskey is only the proximate cause of our high crime record. 3. 60% of delinquency is caused by bad companionship. 4. Over sex stimulation an important factor in delinquency. 5. Colored girls are arrested and placed in jail more quickly than white girls. (Investigation along this line suggested.) 6. Jails are schools of vice, especially for miners. Mr. Long closed with the suggestion that a committee be appointed to study the situation - visit the jails etc. Washington, D. C. January 10, 1927 To the Citizens Committee on Crime: Your committee, sent out December 20, 1926 to determine upon plans for the most effective method or organization to take preventative and curative steps to improve conditions of crime and delinquency among our race in this city, presented the following report: 1. It is recommended that this committee be known as the Joint Committee on Delinquency and Crime with the following officers: Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer. 2. It is recommended that a committee on publicity be appointed which shall prepare and be responsible for all publicity issued by the joint or any of the standing committees. It would be understood that all information suitable for distribution to the public must be distributed through the committee on publicity. 3. It is recommended that a committee be appointed which shall be known as the Committee on Prevention of Delinquency. It will be the duty of this committee to investigate the relative efforts on the part of the two races to prevent delinquency, to study delinquency conditions especially or our race and to make such recommendations as it considers in keeping with its purpose as a fact-finding committee with a constructive or remedial aim. 4. It is recommended that a committee be appointed which shall be known as the Committee on Charitable and Correctional Institutions. It should be the duty of this committee to visit and observe conditions in the various Charitable and Correctional Institutions of the city, making such reports and recommendations as it amy find advisable. 5. It is recommended that a committee by appointed which shall be known as the Committee on Membership and Affiliation. This committee shall have charge of increasing the membership of the committee and securing the affiliation of other organizations. 6. It is recommended that a committee on Ways and Means be appointed to provide funds for the work of the joint committee. It is further recommended that no dues be charged members of the committee and that the work be supported entirely by voluntary contributions. Your committee wishes to emphasize that the Committee on Prevention of Delinquency and the Committee on Charitable and Correctional Institutions have two-fold duties. They are fact-binding and they must also develop constructional or remedial programs. Respectfully submitted, -2- Mr. C. W. Banton, vice president of the Prudential Bank, spoke supporting the suggestions made by Mr. Long that a committee be appointed to study the situation. Dean Lucy D. Slowe of Howard University spoke of the fact that we have no agency supported by us to look after delinquency such as the whites have for this purpose. She mentioned laxness in homes and questionable places of amusements also as large contributing factors. Dean Slowe suggested that the colored playhouses and ballrooms should be censored. Rev. H. B. Taylor, pastor of Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, spoke of the carelessness of parents and the fact that they hesitate to take responsibility. He suggested the distribution of literature with all the facts, through churches, lodges etc - and supported the idea of the appointment of a committee to investigate conditions. Rev. James L. Pinn, pastor of the First Baptist Church, supported the idea of the appointment of an investigation committee. He also stressed the value of parent-teacher associations working in cooperation with churches. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell spoke of the fact that we are living in an age of bad moral conditions. Atmosphere of the whole world has changed, she said. A revival of religion seems to be the only remedy. Col. West A. Hamilton, spoke on the necessity of addressing ourselves immediately to local conditions and starting at some definite place to correct conditions. He mentioned the appalling tendency at gun-toting among colored people and suggested that radical steps be taken to remedy this situation. Mrs. Julia West Hamilton spoke of the difficulty of getting women to help girls in Y.W.C.A. work. Mr. A. S. Pinkett gave the failure to enforce the prohibition law as a reason not for increase in crime growing out of intemperance but for general disregard and contempt for law. A steering committee composed of Campbell C. Johnson, H. H. Long, Col. West A. Hamilton was appointed to study the situation carefully and make a report back to the full committee as soon as definite plan of organization and action. The following citizens were present: Mrs. Lottie Calloway C. W. Banton G. David Houston Dean Lucy D. Slowe Mrs. Lucy Sheafe Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Dr. D. E. Wiseman Dr. J. Milton Waldron Mrs. Alma J. Scott A. S. Pinkett H. H. Long Dr. H. B. Taylor Col. West. A. Hamilton Frank Coleman Mrs. Julia West Hamilton Campbell C. Johnson Meeting closed with Prayer by Rev. H. B. Taylor. Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.