Correspondence March-April 1934 Wiley College Marshall, Texas The Dean V.E. Daniel Department of Sociology March 2, 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am pleased to learn of your interest in working on "the Part That Woman Plays in Promoting Citizenship", and your letter of February 25th was quite refreshing. While on the one hand it shows that Dr. Long, Vice Chairman of our committee, was correct in emphasizing the necessity for specificity, on the other hand it is a relief to find one who has accomplished so much willing to ask definite information rather than to adopt an approach on the basis of presumption. I trust that the inclosed form letter which is being sent to all members of our committee will partly answer your question. Three of the Washington members of the committee are working on IV (Advancing the Civic Life Through the School), and it may be that a talk with Dr. Long will be of assistance to you, since he, Mr. John P. Davis, and Professor Bunche have been working toward definitizing the particular phase of the work for which they have assumed responsibility. I feel quite keenly my inability to express briefly what is desired, but I shall be pleased to have you keep in touch with me in regard to your problem, and shall assist to the best of my ability. Sincerely yours, V E Daniel V.E. Daniel Citizenship VED: GA National Council Chairman Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, Del. Vice Chairman Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, D.C. Miss Gail Laughlin, Me. Miss Anita Pollitzer, S.C. Secretary Mrs. Lucien Greathouse, D.C. Treasurer Miss Laura Berrien, Ga. Chairman of Standing Committees: Congressional Miss Maud Younger, Calif. Equality of Economic Opportunity Mrs. Jane Norman Smith, N.Y. International Relations Miss Alice Paul, N.J. Legal Research Mrs. Burnita Shelton Mathews, Miss. Literature Miss Alma Lutz, N. Dak. Lucretia Mott Endowment Miss A. Marguerite Smith, Mass. Organization Mrs. Edith Houghton Hooker, Md. National Headquarters House Committee Mrs. Merritt O. Chance, Md. Miss Edith Ainge, N.Y. Mrs. Nina Allender, D.C. Mrs. John Winters Brannan, N.Y. Mrs. Dwight Clark, D.C. Mrs. Isaac H. Dixon, Md. Mrs. Bertha W. Fowler, Col. Miss Elsie Hill, Conn. Mrs. Inez Haynes Irwin, N.Y. Mrs. William Kent, Calif. Mrs. Dora G. Ogle, Md. Mrs. Stephen H.P. Pell, N.Y. Mrs. Elizabeth Selden Rogers, N.Y. Miss Doris Stevens, N.Y. Mrs. John Jay White, N.Y. Miss Margaret Whittemore, Calif. Mrs. Valentine Winters, Ohio National Woman's Party National Headquarters Alva Belmont House Capitol Hill Washington, D.C. Cable Address: NAWOP. Telephone: Atlantic 1210 Official Weekly Publication - "Equal Rights" March 3, 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: -- We are enclosing herewith receipt for your associate membership dues, February 1934 to February 1935. I know Miss Pollitzer would not want this acknowledgement to go to you without expressing her appreciation of the very fine contribution you made at the Susan B. Anthony birthday celebration. Very truly yours, Katharine S. Dettling Katharine S. Dettling, Acting Office Secretary. [*Received of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Address 1615 S Street, Washington D.C. For Associate Membership dues in the National Woman's Party from February 24, 1934 Laura M. Berrien, Treas R.M. NOTE.--Dues are payable yearly from October to May. If paid within two months of May no dues will be payable until the following October a year. ESTABLISHED 1892 THE AFRO-AMERICAN WORLD'S LARGEST NEGRO WEEKLY MARCH 5, 1934 BALTIMORE OFFICE 628 N. EUTAW STREET WASHINGTON PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1825 Vernon Place, N. W. Washington, D. C. Dear Madam: After reading the Fisk University article, Page 1, in the AFRO of March 3, will you be kind enough to favor me by writing Mr. Thomas Elsa Jones, president of Fisk University, and protest as strongly as you can against the dismissal of Ishmael P. Flory? Flory's crime was that he wrote a story for the AFRO-AMERICAN. The story is true in every detail, but the crime lies in the fact that it exposes jim crow and brings the president unfavorable criticism. Please advise me. Very truly yours, THE AFRO-AMERICAN CO. Carl Murphy Carl Murphy President CM:LM NET PAID CIRCULATION 66,631 MEMBER AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS TELEPHONES DISTRICT 8000-8001 SUITE 204-8 615 F ST., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. LAW OFFICES OF THURMAN L. DODSON 9 March 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I have just received from Judge Cobb the papers which you asked him to hand to me. I greatly appreciate the consideration which you have given me in this matter, but I feel that in as much as I have just handled a matter for Mrs. Thornton involving some real estate which she is interested in, I feel that the interest in accepting this employment from you would be possibly somewhat conflicting. Under the circumstances, therefore, I am compelled reluctantly to decline the honor of serving you in this matter. I am, however, turning the matter over to Mr. George G. Jefferson, a very able and successful practitioner, who, I am sure, will ably represent you. I told Judge Cobb at the time he turned the papers over to me of the situation in which the matter placed me and of my intention to turn it over to Mr. Jefferson, in whose selection he also heartily concurred. This letter will also serve to introduce to you Mr. Jefferson, the bearer hereof. Again thanking you for your kindness in this matter and trusting that I may be able to be of service to you in the future, I remain Sincerely yours, Thurman L. Dodson Thurman L. Dodson TLD/H National Association of Colored Women, Inc. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Dr. Mary Fitzbutler Waring 4557 MICHIGAN AVENUE CHICAGO Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, March 9, 1934. 1615 S. St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Dear Friend: During the interim of our National Meeting, the Board of Control has executive power. In the last session of the National Association of Colored Women in Convention assembled, a motion prevailed, making the Notes an organ for free distribution, to be published in the City of Chicago and sent to the club members without charge. In September we made application to the Post Office to have the permit of mailing the Notes as second class matter transferred from Washington to Chicago. Later, we received a communication saying that $10.00 must be paid. We sent $10.00 to the Post Office Department, the receipt for which we hold. We further complied with their request for three copies of the first issue published in Chicago, Illinois. The October issue, as you remember, had no subscription price, neither did the April. The Post Office informed me that a subscription price must be published. A statement of the circulation must be made, advertising and reading matter also. Read the Act of March 3, 1879, relative to second class mailing privilege embodied in Section 520. The Postmaster further stated that "in examining a copy of the October issue submitted with your communication, it is noted that the contents consist mainly of matter devoted to the National Association of Colored Women, its members, activities, etc. The issues of the past year of The Notes, are, in fact, mere bulletins or circulars for transmitting information pertaining to the Association." In order that the "National Notes" may be entitled to the second class mailing privilege, the amount of information of a public character appearing therein must approximately equal or exceed the amount of matter devoted to the National Association of Colored Women and its members. The former, may, of course, pertain to general subjects in keeping with the character of the publication. January 24th, we received a communication from Washington, D. C. saying that "in view of the irregularity, followed by discontinuance of publication of "National Notes," it is held that the publication thereby voluntarily abandoned and forfeited second class mailing privileges. Therefore, the authorization for same is hereby revoked and you are instructed to enter this fact upon your records, etc. OFFICERS Dr. Mary F. Waring, President Mrs. Daisy E Lampkins, Vice Pres. Miss Arsania Williams, Fin. Sec. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Parliamentarian Mrs. Lethia Fleming, Chr., Ex. Bd. Miss Marie Baker, Rec. Sec. Mrs. J. E. Johnson, Statistician Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, Treas. Mrs. Wanda Bagnall, Rec. Sec. Mrs. Mamye Josenberger, Sec. to Ex. Bd. Dr. Mary V. Parrish, Chaplain 2. Signed, Very truly yours, E. B. Eilenberger, Third Assistant Postmaster General. We made application for the issuance of permit to have the National Notes entered as second class matter, having paid the required fee. We received a notice to come to the Post Office. After conference with the representative in the Mailing Division, he stated, first: That if the National Notes was not a subscription organ, it could not go as second class matter. Second: If it only carried the news of the organization it could not go as second class. Note: We met these objections in the last issue of "The Notes" by changing the headings, calling attention to page 7, Health, page 16. N. R. A., page 17, International News, page 20, Other Organizations, page 27, a printed publication of application for same. This change in the last edition of "The Notes" removed the objection to the first edition of The Notes that it was too much club affair and not general information. I am enclosing a slip which I wish you to sign at once and return, authorizing my charging a subscription fee of fifty cents per annum, single copy, ten cents. This will meet the requirements. THERE MUST BE A SUBSCRIPTION FEE. Yours, Mary F. Waring Mary F. Waring Pres. Nat'l Ass'n of Colored Women. BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE District Of Columbia DIVISION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF Southwest Corner Of John Marshall Place And C Street N.W. Washington, D.C. L.A. Halbert, Supervisor W.W. Millan, Chairman Frederick W. McReynolds, Vice Chairman Mrs. Chas. A. Goldsmith, Secretary Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook H.J. Crosson, M.D. Mrs. Hugh S. Cumming M.M. Doyle John Joy Edson Sidney F. Taliaferro George S. Wilson Director Of Public Welfare Paul L. Kirby Assistant Director March 20, 1934 Re: Returning Credentials Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S. St., N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell:- I am returning to you these credentials which I felt you would like to keep in your possession. Yours sincerely, Division of Emergency Relief, By Anne Rogers R-M. ANTIOCH COLLEGE YELLOW SPRINGS OHIO OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT March 20, 1934. Mrs. Robert H. Terrell, 1615 S Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: The enclosed article is a reprint of an address by President Morgan before one of the educational associations. Although Antioch College is not mentioned specifically, the analysis which Mr. Morgan makes of the problems faced by education in general indicates the basic philosophy of the Antioch program. Perhaps you will enjoy reading it. Sincerely yours, Helen S Tordt (Miss) Helen S. Tordt, Secretary to the President. HST:MDF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE District Of Columbia DIVISION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF Southwest Corner Of John Marshall Place And C Street N.W. Washington, D.C. L.A. Halbert, Supervisor W.W. Millan, Chairman Frederick W. McReynolds, Vice Chairman Mrs. Chas. A. Goldsmith, Secretary Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook H.J. Crosson, M.D. Mrs. Hugh S. Cumming M.M. Doyle John Joy Edson Sidney F. Taliaferro George S. Wilson Director Of Public Welfare Paul L. Kirby Assistant Director March 21st, 1934. RE: Application, Mary Church Terrell. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S. St., NW. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell:- I was interested in the material which you sent me concerning the question of receiving an honorary degree from Oberlin College, and I hope this college will grant you this honor. My father and mother both attended Oberlin, and it is a fine institution. Very truly yours, L A Halbert L.A. Halbert, Supervisor, Division of Emergency Relief, Board of Public Welfare. LAH/amt. The Colored Social Register The All States Publishing Co. 1517 H Street N.W., Suite 22 Washington, D.C. Phone Metropolitan 2768 March 21, 1934 Mary Church Terrell 1616 S Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Madam: As one of the outstanding residents of Washington, your name has been submitted to us by our Nominating Committee. We are enclosing a copy of the Preface to our book, which will shortly go to press. We feel that this Preface is self-explanatory, and will better serve to acquaint you with the character of the Register we are producing, than would a longer letter of description or encomium. Kindly fill out the enclosed form and forward it to us at your earliest convenience. Very sincerely yours, Malcolm K. Harding Publisher, Colored Social Register MKH:pm Enclosures 2 Schwab & Wuischpard 38 West 48th Street New York Manufacturers of High Grade Watch Cases Telephone Bryant 9-3907 March 21 st 1934. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell, Here are the two watches which you sent to us recently. The repair of the Tempor Watch is $5.-; that of the diamond watch is $3.50. It was nice to hear from you again. Very truly yours Schwab & Wuischpard P Schwab The Washington Federation of Churches 503 McLachlen Building 10th and G Streets Northwest Washington, D.C. Rev. W.L. Darby, Executive Secretary Telephone District 5160 President, William O. Tufts Vice Presidents, Rev. C. C. Rasmussen Rev. B. W. Meeks Henry Brewood Treasurer, S. Merton Chipley Assistant Treasurer, Horace L. Stevenson President of the Woman's Council Mrs. H. Wellen Fisher Office Secretary, Virginia G. Francis Hospital Worker, Mrs. Elizabeth W. Murray Telephone Emerson 7263 Juvenile Court Worker, Anne W. Rogers Telephone District 5761 Committee Chairmen Civic Affairs, Wilbur LaRoe, Jr. Comity, Rev. F. B. Harris Employment, R. Spencer Palmer Evangelism, Rev. C. H. Jope Finance, W. O. Hiltabidle International Good Will, Rev. J. R. Sizoo Music and Radio, Norton M. Little Publicity, Rev. E. O. Clark Public Meetings, Rev. R. Y. Nicholson Race Relations, Rev. D. Butler Pratt Religious Drama, Miss Katharine Wilfley Religious Education, J. S. Noffsinger Social Service, Hilary F. Winn Young People's Work, D. Stewart Patterson March 21, 1934 Mrs, Mary Church Terrell 1615 -S- Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Fellow Member Of the Committee on Race Relations: At a meeting of our committee held on Monday, March 19th., it was voted to send a letter to the committee in charge of the restaurant of the House of Representatives, protesting their action in excluding colored Americans from its privileges. It was further voted to request each member of our committee to use such personal influence with any member or members of the House Committee as seems wise in order to correct this un-American policy. For your convenience I am enclosing a list of the members of the House having charge of the restaurant. If you have suggestions as to how we may more effectively register our convictions will you not kindly inform me at once. We are endeavoring to cooperate with the Federal Council of Churches in this matter and have written Dr. Hayes, Executive Secretary of the Department of Race Relations, for his advice. If you know any member of the House who might be induced to sign the petition being circulated by Mr. De Priest in order to bring his bill out of the committee on to the floor of the House, so that it may be discussed, will you not kindly act at once if you favor this procedure. The next regular meeting of our committee will be held on the fourth Monday in April ( the 23rd). Please reserve this date as several matters of fundamental importance will be considered. In the call for this meeting these matters will be brought to your attention. A more positive and constructive program for our committee will be presented. We need your advice and support. Very sincerely yours, D Butler Pratt Chairman DBP/MW Committee of the House on Accounts State Lindsay C. Warren, Chairman, ( Democrat ) ----- North Carolina John J. Cochran, ( Democrat ) ------------------ Missouri Mell G. Underwood, ( Democrat ) ----------------- Ohio Edward C. Moran, Jr., ( Democrat ) ------------ Maine Charles P. Kramer ( Democrat ) --------------- California Edwin M. Schaefer ( Democrat ) --------------- Illinois James Wolfender , ( Republican ) --------------- Pennsylvania Vincent Carter, ( Republican ) ---------------- Wymoing Leo A. Ailen ( Republican ) --------------- Illinois Donand H. Mc Lean ( Republican ) --------------- New Jersey Copy for Dean Pratt APS March 27, 1934 Hon. Lindsay C. Warren, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Warren: I am not given to signing petitions, indeed, I suppose that I have not signed over one out of a hundred that has been presented to me in recent years. I think that "government by petition" has its distinct limitations. I am, however, always willing when important issues arise on which I have any right to an opinion, to write individually to the persons concerned. As a Washington citizen who has watched with great satisfaction the growth of a better interracial understanding in the Nation's Capital and in the South in recent years, I am deeply interested in the complicated question that has arisen with reference to the House restaurant. I merely wish to express the hope that this question may be settled in a fair way and one which will not unnecessarily offend the susceptibilities of our Negro fellow citizens. I feel that everyone has a perfect right to invite to his own private home exactly whom he may wish and no one else. I also think insofar as rules regarding restaurants are concerned, that this is a matter which can be properly left to each state so long as nothing is done contrary to the Constitution of the United States, but in the Capitol building of the Nation I feel that we must be scrupulously careful to be fair to white and black alike. It would seem to me, therefore, wise that--quite irrespective of what is the practice at private restaurants--either the public should be entirely excluded from the House restaurant except when they represent the guests of members of Congress, or that if a public restaurant is conducted under government auspices in the Capitol it should be open to all decent citizens who may wish to make use of its privileges and who observe its regulations. It should be remembered, I think, in this connection that this restaurant is primarily a place where people meet for business rather than social purposes and is not used for formal entertainments. It happens that we have had for many years a somewhat similar public restaurant at the railroad station where Colored people occasionally take meals without causing any offense or difficulty. I was not present when the matter came before the local Committee on Race Relations of which I am a member, so I have taken the liberty of stating my opinions to you in this communication, hoping and believing that your Committee and the House will settle the matter in a way that will be fair to all concerned. I am, with great respect, Very truly yours, ANSON PHELPS STOKES Howard University Washington, D.C. School Of Religion March 21, 1934 COPY Dear Fellow Member Of the Committee on Race Relations: At a meeting of our committee held on Monday, March 19th, it was voted to send a letter to the committee in charge of the restaurant of the House of Representatives, protesting their action in excluding colored Americans from its privileges. It was further voted to request each member of our committee to use such personal influence with any member of members of the House Committee as seems wise in order to correct this un-American policy. For your convenience I am enclosing a list of the members of the House having charge of the restaurant. If you have suggestions as to how we may more effectively register our convictions will you not kindly inform me at once. We are endeavoring to cooperate with the Federal Council of Churches in this matter and have written Dr, Haynes, Executive Secretary of the Department of Race Relations for his advice. If you know any member of the House who may might be induced to sign the petition being circulated by Mr. DePriest in order to bring his bill out of committee on to the floor of the House so that it may be discussed, will you not kindly act if you favor this procedure. The next regular meeting of our committee will be held on the fourth Monday in April ( the 23rd). Please reserve this date as several matters of fundamental importance will be brought to your attention. A more positive and constructive program for your committee will be presented. We need your advice and support. Very sincerely yours, D. Butler Pratt, Chairman DBP/MW A meeting of the Committee on Race Relations of the Washington Federation of Churches was held at the McLachlen Building, 10th and G Sts, Monday, March 19th, 1934 at 4:30 o´clock. D. Pratt, Chairman, opened the meeting with prayer. There were present Dr. Darby, Dean Pratt, Mr. Elwood Street, and Mrs. Terrell. Letters regretting their inability to be present were sent by Canon Stokes, Mrs. Slade, Mrs. McAdoo, Major Campbell Johnson and Rev. Brooks. The minutes were read and approved. Dr. Darby announced that the recommendation of Mr. Elwood Street as a member of the Race Relations Committee had been approved by the Board of Directors of the Federation of Churches. Reference was made to the Northwest Settlement House with Clarence Phelps Dodge as Chairman of the Committee. A pamphlet entitled ¨Help Open the Door¨ showing the need of welfare work in the section in which the settlement house is located was given to members of the Race Relations Committee who heartily endorsed the project. Dean Pratt stated that he had attended a Congressional hearing on Lynching at which the Attorney General of Maryland made a report and presented some startling facts. He also announced that there was an Art exhibit of etchings at Howard University which had been lent by the Library of Congress. Reference was made to the disturbance created by some Howard University students who went to the Capital to protest against the exclusion of colored people from the restaurants of the Senate and the House. Regret was expressed by some members of the Committee that the students had pursued such a course. Dean Pratt suggested that this Committee send a letter to the Committee in charge of the restaurant of the House of Representatives protesting their action in excluding colored Americans from its privileges. By common consent this was decided. Dean Pratt stated that he would get the names of the members of the Committee of the House on Accounts and send the list to each member of the Committee. He advised that the members of the Race Relations Committee should see the Congressmen on the House Committee on Accounts or write to them to express their regret that in the Capital of the Nation colored people should be refused service in the restaurant of the Senate and the House. A letter was read from Major Campbell Johnson suggesting the work which this Committee might do. Mr. Street moved that Major Johnson´s recommendations be mimeographed and sent to each member of the Committee before the annual meeting, April 17th. Dr. Darby stated that it would be well to have a list of the Interracial organizations of the city, the names of their officers and an outline of the work which each is trying to do. Mr. Street said he would ask Miss Coulson of the Council of Social Agencies for such a list and Mrs. Terrell stated that such a list had already been made. It was decided to meet Monday, April 23rd. Meeting adjourned. Dean Butler D. Pratt, Chairman, Mary Church Terrell, Secretary. Hon Lindsay Warren U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Mar. 21, 1934 Dear Sir: Our attention has been called to the fact that the restaurant of the House of Representatives, which is under your supervision is excluding our colored citizens from its privileges. We deeply regret this action for it reflects seriously upon our boasted democracy and will inevitably intensify racial antagonisms, both at home and abroad. This is a government founded upon the principles of equality before the law, without discrimination of class, creed or race. To prevent colored Americans from the enjoyment of privileges granted to other groups within our citizenship like the Irish, Scotch, Mexican, Hebrew, German, Italian, etc is inconsistent and ethically indefensible if not illegal. We have in this country approximately twelve millions of colored citizens. Whatever our personal feelings toward them may be, we have no right in matters of governmental concern to discriminate against them. The House restaurant is not a private club but a public convenience. The United States Capitol and all other government property is for the use of all people on equal arms, and should not be controlled by racial prejudice. As American citizens and as representatives thousands of residents of Washington we respectfully urge you and the committee in charge of the restaurant, not to continue a practice in the capital city and in the Capitol building itself .which is so un-American and so provocative of ill will and misunderstanding. Sincerely yours, Committee on Race Relations Washington Federation of Churches William L. Darby Executive Secretary D Butler Pratt Chairman Mary Church Terrell Secretary Mitchellville, Md. Mar. 22, 1934. Dear Mrs Terrell -, As Chairman of Woman's Day exercises of Seaton Memorial A.M.E. Church, Lincoln Md. I am asking if you could come and speak for us on the afternoon of April 29th. at 3 P.M. We do hope you will be able to come to us. We realize that you are always busy with the great work that you are carrying on. We will appreciate if you will write us. If this date is inconvenient for you and you cared to come on another date, I think we could change the date for you. Your's in Christ (Mrs) Annie Jones. P.S. Take W.B. & A. "Local" train at 10th. & N.Y. Ave. get off at Lincoln Station or drive Bladensburg Road to Defense Highway at Soldiers' Peace Cross. Than to Lincoln near Second Over Head Bridge. Memphis Tennessee March 23, 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. Dear Madam: Your letter was rec'd and I regret the delay in making my reply. I trust you and family are well and happy. There is good news in store for you about the 111 So. 4th downstairs store, I had three of drop cords fixed so I could work at night - and the remaining missing cords were fixed or replaced by tenant in exchange for some other additional minor work thus I did not have to get an electrician to fix sockets as I first expected_ this as you understand saved the five dollars proposed for electrical repairs. 227 Gayosa rear, is beyond repair in my opinion. The cills of house are unsafe and turning over in places from decay - and plastered ceiling has sagged threateningly. My opinion is that the cost of repairs plus chance of renting it at any encouraging figure after repairing it, will more then justify wrecking of house. I have made a list of missing or damaged parts of house which will render easy the realization as to condition of house. 2 doors of inside are gone or badly damaged 2 windows - glass panes - steps unexposed side of toilet - porch partially undermined grates - ceiling ripped out in places, these plus general depreciation & deteriorative foundation structure of house leaves us only the choice of repairing & trusting for quick occupancy or a repetition of same conditions soon. My estimate of necessary repairs and papering & painting, materials & labor quoted at lowest possible figures is that the cost would approximate $60.00 and to state the truth - the house in its rear location is hardly worth such an expenditure. I can not state definitely total repair cost as some features cannot be estimated until floor is taken up & joists or cills examined. But this figure I am sure will be nearly right. Now if wrecking house is decided I think I can sell enough for lumber - fire wood etc. to defray expenses of wrecking I am enclosing an itemized list of cost explaining replacements for 227 Gayosa. 3 please advise as what I should do. 299 Gayosa needs about $5.00 work of repairs as follows: 14 glass which I can obtain from store room on Beale. 2 rear locks, repair porch - replace rear steps & cills to porch and replace brick pier, this house is vacant and needs the above repairs. I have most of materials such as bricks - glass and necessary cement & saws at store room. The 227 Gayosa estimate of $60.00 doesn't include plumbing fixtures - or any other carpentry work such as probable concealed decayed cills or studding of wall. Finding such would necessarily increase material cost. Mrs. Brown - Mr. Wright - Mrs. Worde & others send their best regards. Trusting to receive an early reply. I remain Respectfully James Robert Davis 760 Porter St, Memphis Tenns. List of Material & Labor Costs 227 Gayosa. 4 rooms papering-paste wallpaper sizing etc. $16.00 Kalsoming Kitchen & labor (4 or 5 pkg. Kalsoning) 3.50 Necessary cills-lumber & labor to repair cills 6.00 Paint 4 rooms worth work - 1 gal. paint & turpentine 5.00 tar roof - 6 gals tar, & labor 7.00 replace porch post columns - replace flooring & material 4.50 Replace 4 doors (special size) locks - hinges ($2.00 per door 2nd hand) 11.00 Replace 2 windows - costs of sash & labor - 2.50 replace steps - cost of lumber & labor - 3.00 Labor of replacing missing glass panes repairs of window cills or probable plaster repairs } = 2.50 Approximate cost $61.00 Respectfully Submitted, James Robert Davis Carpenter 760 Porter Telephone Bryant 9-3907 Manufacturers of High Grade Watch Cases Schwab & Wuischpard 38 West 48th Street New York March 27 th 1934. My dear Mrs. Terrell, You ask why your diamond watch needs repairing so often, and I shall answer that question. Around each diamond, there is an open space which lets small particles of clothing material, dust, etc, into your watch. If the case of your watch were made absolutely perfectly not much dust would creep in between the case and the movement (the dust chich came in between the diamonds and the platinum setting holding them). But the case of your watch is rather light in weight, and does not fit snugly around the movement. It is therefore only a matter of time, after each cleaning, before your watch will stop, or go irregularly. When enough dust has accumulated in the movement , your watch will not keep time any more or will stop altogether, if some particle large enough found its way into the movement. Because it is impossible to fit diamonds in a platinum watch without having some openings around the diamonds, watches of that type are giving more trouble. It is not your fault. If you could see how many holes, openings there are around your diamonds, if you think that every time you move your arm some threads of material of your dress come off and some find their way into your watch, you would wonder why your watch can go a whole year without stopping. I hope that my explanations are clear, but I am sorry to have made you realize that what an "article de luxe" your diamond (over) watch is, and will keep on being : You will not be able to avoid having it cleaned at least once a year, no matter how carefully you handle it...unless you are extremely lucky. Very truly yours Saturday 3/31/34 My dear Mrs Terrell, Thanks indeed for your nice letter and the good advice it contains. I quite realise our limitations in the expression of our heart-felt feelings (in writing) and am looking forward to see you whenever you come to New York. Should I change my address shall surely let you know. Hoping you are well and you will have an enjoyable Easter season and with best wishes, I am Sincerely yours. Krishna: Wiley College Marshall, Texas March 31, 1934 To the Members of the Functional Group on Citizenship Dear Co-Worker and Friend: The prompt responses of many members of the committee to my form letters of February 15th and March 1st are most highly appreciated. From the information received, we have reason to believe that most of the reports will be in our office by April 1st or a few days thereafter. However, we cannot afford to wait until this time to know definitely concerning the plans of other members of the committee whose replies to the letter of March 15th have not been received. I trust that by this time all members of the committee have completed outlines of their topics on a basis similar to that suggested in the prospectus on page 12, where a suggestive analysis of one of the topics on Vocations, is given. Also, I trust that all have prepared at least a brief bibliography on the topic in hand, and have digests of some articles, theses, reports, or books to present to the committee proper. However, the immediate request is concerning the report itself, and we trust you will fill out and return the inclosed card immediately, so that although we may not have all of the reports in by April 1st, as was requested by Dr. Caliver, we can have them in as soon as possible thereafter, provided they will not be too gently hurried. Will you kindly reply immediately? Sincerely yours, V.E. Daniel Citizenship VED:GA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: 69 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY NATIONAL OFFICERS: President: J.E. SPINGARN Vice-Presidents: REV. JOHN HAYNES HOLMES ARTHUR B. SPINGARN OSWALD GARRISON VILLARD BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG HON. ARTHUR CAPPER JAMES WELDON JOHNSON EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Secretary: WALTER F. WHITE Assistant Secretary ROY WILKINS Treasurer: MARY WHITE OVINGTON Director of Publications and Research DR. W.E.B. DuBOIS Field Secretary: WILLIAM PICKENS Regional Field Secretary: DAISY E. LAMPKIN LOCAL OFFICERS President: MRS. ROBERT G. McGUIRE 1822 9th Street, N.W., Apt. 2 North 10152 Secretary: A.S. PINKETT 748 Harvard Street, N.W. Phone Adams 3700 Assistant Secretary: NARKA LEE RAYFORD 1822 9th Street, N.W., Apt. 3 North 10485 Treasurer: GARNET C. WILKINSON 406 You Street, N.W. Phone North 8673 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BRANCH National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 1913 9th STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. TELEPHONE : NORTH 9892 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John C. Bruce, Chairman Rev. Robert W. Brooks Carrie W. Clifford Coralie F. Cook Rev. R. A. Fairley Mrs. Milton A. Francis Julia West Hamilton Rev. E. L. Harrison William H. Hastie I. M. Hershaw Amanda Gray Hilyer Rev. J. L. S Holloman R. L. Jolie Sam'l D. Matthews Martha A. McAdoo Rev. C. T. Murray Frank S. Reid, Jr. Rev. H. B Taylor William Edwin Taylor Rev. William H. Thomas Marth H. Winson COMMITTEES AND CHAIRMAN Charities: Mary Church Terrell Church Activities: Rev. R. A. Fairley Civil Service: Rev. Wm. H. Thomas Education: Rev. Robert W. Brooks Employment: Rev. J. L. S. Holloman Entertainment: Mrs. Arthur L. Curtis Fire Department: Whitefield McKinlay Inter-Racial: Hon. Charles Edw. Russell Junior Branch: Louise E. Pinkett Legal: George E. C. Hayes Legislative: William Edwin Taylor Police Department: Rev. H. B. Taylor Press & Publicity: Eugene Davidson Speakers Bureau: Nannie H. Burroughs Women's Auxiliary: Mrs. Milton A. Francis April 2, 1934 Mrs Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street N W Washington, D C My dear Mrs Terrell: The new administration of the local branch of the N A A C P is anxious to be in position to step into action in a crisis at a moment's notice. Situations and problems arise here at the Nation's Capital and in other sections of the country every week. The Washington branch can be of invaluable service, if it is in position to dispatch capable speakers to churches, clubs, committee meetings and hearings whenever they are needed. To meet the challenge and serve effectively, the branch must enlist and enroll in its Speakers' Bureau, persons like you, who know the work of the national organization and can speak to large or small groups from time to time. It seems quite evident that in the present national orisis, it will be necessary for us to present a solid front, speak a common language and work for the same objectives in things civic and economic. May we enroll your name in our Speakers' Bureau. We know you are a very busy person and we shall not expect you to do more than deliver an occasional address along the lines, ideals and work of the Association. An early and favorable reply from you will be appreciated. Yours in the service, Nannie H. Burroughs B:p Chairman, Speakers' Bureau PAX Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Pennsylvania Branch Headquarters 1924 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Telephone, Rittenhouse 7110 JANE ADDAMS International President HANNAH CLOTHIER HULL President U.S. Section Chairman, Pennsylvania Branch, MRS. EDWIN J. JOHNSON Honorary Vice-Chairmen, MISS LIDA STOKES ADAMS MRS. WALTER COPE MRS. LUCY BIDDLE LEWIS Vice-Chairmen, MRS. J. S. C. HARVEY MRS. PHILIP KIND MRS. ALFRED G. SCATTERGOOD MRS. CARROLL MILLER MRS. LUDWIG G. MEYER MRS. H.P. HASKIN MRS. RAMSEY BURTON Secretary, HELEN HARRISON BROWN Treasurer, MARY JOHNS HOPPER Executive Secretary, MILDRED SCOTT OLMSTED Field, Secretary, ELLEN STARR BRINTON Educational Secretary MARY HOBSON JONES Financial Secretary ALICE PARKER FISHER Office Manager MARION SMART NORTON _______ EXECUTIVE BOARD MRS. JOHN H. ARNETT MRS. FRANCIS BAKER MRS. HERBERT BEAM MRS. CORNELIUS BODINE MRS. JAMES C. BUTT MRS. HARRY L. CASSARD MRS. MARY CONVERSE MRS. MARY JANNEY COXE MRS. TODD DANIEL MRS. F.H. DUTLINGER MRS. HANS FIELDER MRS. JOHN F. FOLINSBEE MRS. RUTH L. FRANKEL MRS. WILLARD S. HASTINGS MRS. CHARLES O. JOHNSTON MRS. ESTHER HOLMES JONES MRS. EDWARD KENT MRS. HERBERT KIRK MRS. DAVID P KLINEDINST MRS. THOMAS L. KNIGHT MRS. JOHN O. LESTER MRS. DORA G. LURIO DR. HANNAH McK. LYONS MRS. HELEN TAFT MANNING MISS FREIDA MAURER MRS. FREDERICK A. McCORD MRS. BELLA TAYLOR McKNIGHT MRS. JOSEPH MOOS MRS. ALBERTA MORRIS MRS. EVELYN C. REYNOLDS MRS. EDWARD C.M. RICHARDS MRS. CHARLES D. ROCKEL MRS. MARGARET F. SLOSS MRS. HARVEY F. SMITH MRS. W.T. SPIVEY MRS. EUGENE SPRINGER MRS. IDA PALMER STABLER MRS. LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI MRS. NORMAN W. STORER MRS. HENRY VAN DYNE MRS. FRANK VIERLING MRS. CAROLINE S. WALTER April 3, 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S[outh] Street N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Our Interracial Committee is endeavoring to compile the record of the Women's International League in the interracial field, where it has done so many fine things. Will you read over the enclosed, which we know is far from complete, and jot down on it any additions which belong there and return it to us before our Annual Meeting, April 17. We will greatly appreciate your help in this, and also any other suggestions you may have. Cordially yours, Mrs. Henrietta C. Mousserone Special Representative ARM Enc. 2506 Brook Road Richmond, VA. April 4, 1934 My dear Mrs. Terrell, Allow me first to apologize for the lengthy delay in answering your letter. After receiving your kind acceptance to speak to the students of Union on Friday morning, May 11th, we then had to take the matter up with Dr. Clark, who has granted us one hour on that day. We have allotted thirty minutes of that time for your address. We will be able to offer you $10 for your P.S. If possible will you send us the subject of your address, so that it may appear on the programs. ACJ Traveling expenses and $10 for an "honorarium." Of course, we realize that the small sum which we are able to offer you cannot begin to pay for the service you will render on that occasion. We shall try very hard to make your stay in Richmond a pleasant one. If you have a newspaper "cut" or small photograph of yourself, will you please send it to us? We would like to use it in the "Planet," our local colored paper. Sincerely yours, Alice C Jackson - Act. Chairman Lincoln, Md. Apr. 9th 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell My Dear Mrs. Terrel Some time ago the Chairman of our Women's Day Committee wrote you asking if you would come out and speak for us on the afternoon of Sunday Apr. 29th. We had not heard from you so I supposed the letter had been lost owing to the uncertain delivery of mail in the rural districts. Services for the benefit of our Conference claims at Seaton Memorial A.M.E. Church. Please let us know whether or not you can come. Sincerely yours, Julia E. Gibson [4-9-34] International President, His Highness the Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda, India National Chairman: Bishop Francis J. McConnell National Vice Chairmen: Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, Dr. S. Parkers CAdman, Prof. E. R. A. seligman, Mr. Patrick Henry Callahan Charman, World Goodwill Week Committee: Mrs. J. Sergeant Cram General executives: Mr. Kedarnath Das Gupta, Mr. Charles Frederick Weller World Fellowship of Faiths New York Headquarters Hotel New Yorker Seventh Floor 34th Street and 8th Avenue Telephone: Medallion 3-1000 April 9, 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Dear Mrs. Terrell, Following the very successful Chicago sessions of the first World Fellowship of Faiths (the second Parliament of Religions) during Chicago's second World's Fair, we are planning important supplementary sessions in New York City during World Goodwill Week, May 12 to 18 inclusive, in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel New Yorker. "To United the Inspiration of ALL FAITHS Upon the Solution of Man's PRESENT PROBLEMS" is our purpose. Fourteen vital, challenging subjects proposed for discussion are given on pages 3 and 4 (subject to change) of the enclosed tentative program. At each fo the seven evening meetings two or three speakers are to give 25 to 30 minute addresses. The seven afternoon sessions are to be genuine, open conferences, with informal, short talks by 8 or 10 competen leaders - none occupying more than 5 to 10 minutes Can you kindly arrange to take part in this International Convention in New York City - at some time during the seven days from May 12 to 18? You may select your own subject and may indicate the day and hour when your address will be given. We earnestly hope that you will permit us to announce, soon, that you will be numbered in the distinguished company of participants. Very heartily yours, (Dr. S. Parkes Cadman) NATIONAL VICE-CHAIRMAN International Convention at hotel New York in World Goodwill Week, May 12 to 18 1934 NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THREE HUNDRED WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF FAITHS Honorary President: HON. HERBERT HOOVER Vice-Presidents: HON. NEWTON D. BAKER, PROF. JOHN DEWEY, PRESIDENT GLENN FRANK, DR. JOHN A. LAPP, DR. R. A. MILLIKAN, GOV. GEN. FRANK MURPHY, MR. CHESTER H. ROWELL, MISS MARY E. WOOLLEY Chairman: BISHOP FRANCIS J. McCONNELL Vice-Chairmen: RABBI STEPHEN S. WISE, PROF. E. R. A. SELIGMAN, MR. PATRICK HENRY CALLAHAN, DR. S. PARKES CADMAN Honorary Chairman of the Chicago Committee of Two Hundred: HON. GEORGE W. DIXON Vice-Chairmen: DR. PRESTON BRADLEY, DR. ALBERT BUCKNER COE Executive Committee Chairman: MR. WM. H. SHORT, New York Treasurer: REV. ALBERT C. GRIER, New York Auditors: BARROW, WADE, GUTHRIE & CO., New York Treasurer: MR. LOUIS A. BOWMAN, National Builders Bank, Chicago. Chicago Auditor: MR. L. L. PUTNAM, C.P.A. General Executives: MR. KEDARNATH DAS GUPTA, MR. CHARLES FREDERICK WELLER Dr. Cyrus Adler Dr. Peter Ainslie Mr. George Alexander, B.D. Justice Florence E. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Allinson Prof. Edward Scribner Ames Mrs. Bertha Kunz Baker Bishop James C. Baker Miss Emily G. Balch Miss Rose Mary W. Barley Rabbi Joseph L. Baron Prof. Solo Baron Judge Mary M. Bartelme Mr. George Gordon Battle Rev. A.W. Beaven, D.D. Mrs. A. Starr Best Rev. Archibald Black Miss Alice Stone Blackwell Mrs. Cecil Ray Boman Rev. Ahva J.C. Bond, D.D. Rev. W. Russell Bowie Prof. LeRoy E. Bowman Rev. Arthur H. Bradford, D.D. Rev. Dan Freeman Bradley, D.D. Rev. Raymond Bragg Prof. James H. Breasted Prof. Roberto Brenes-Mesen Rev. L. Ward Brigham, D.D. Rev. Hugh Elmer Brown, D.D. Rev. A.G. Butzer, D.D. Dr. S. Parkes Cadman Bishop Callistos, D.D. Rev. Edmund B. Chaffee Mr. Henry Porter Chandler Mr. Howell Cheney Mr. Percival Chubb President Samuel Harden Church Rev. Russell J. Clinchy Rabbi Rudolph I. Coffee, Ph.D. Dr. Henry Sloane Coffin Mr. Alfred M. Cohen Dr. George W. Coleman Mr. Sidney A. Cook Mrs. Israel Cowen President Donald J. Cowling Mrs. J. Sergeant Cram Rabbi Max C. Currick F. Homer Curtiss, M.D. Bishop Ralph S. Cushman Mr. R. Fulton Cutting Dr. E. LeRoy Dakin Rev. Henry Darlington, D.D. Mrs. Ozora S. Davis Rev. Albert E. Day, D.D. Mr. Eugene Del Mar Mr. Charles H. Dennis Dr. Edward T. Devine Rev. Ralph E. Diffendorfer Dr. James H. Dillard Mr. George W. Dixon Prof. Paul H. Douglas Dean Henry Grattan Doyle Mre. Michael Francis Doyle Dr. W.E. Burghardt Du Bois Dr. Stephen Duggan Mrs. W.F. Dummer Rev. J. Stanley Durkee, D.D. Mrs. Theresa Mayer Durlach Mr. Walter Pritchard Eaton Prof. Franklin Edgerton Dr. Samuel A. Eliot Rev. Roger F. Etz, D.D., S.T.D. Rev. Joseph M. Evans Mrs. John V. Farbell Mrs. Georgia M. De Baptiste Faulkner Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht Dr. Frederick B. Fisher Prof. Irving Fisher Rev. Daniel J. Fleming, D.D. Mrs. Mary Hanford Ford Rabbie George Fox Revi. Dr. Leo M. Franklin Mr. Wm. T. Frary Rabbi Solomon B. Freehof Mrs. Isabelle B. Friedman Mr. Ralph F. Gamble Mr. Frank E. Gannett Mr. Robert Garrett Hon. James W. Gerard Dr. Roscoe C. Giles Miss Elisabeth Gilman Rev. Dr. Samuel H Goldenson Mrs. David E. Goldfarb Rabbi Israel Godlstein Dr. John H. Gray Rev. Albert C. Grier Mrs. Sidonie M. Gruenberg Mr. Ernest Gruening Rev. Ernest G. Guthrie, D.D. Mr. Max Gysi Prof. Clarence Hamilton Vicar-General Charles Hampton Rev. and Mrs. Albert Frear Hardcastle Mrs. J. Borden Harriman Rev. L.O. Hatman, D.D. Mrs. Theodore Mitchell Hastings Rev. Fred W. Helfer Rabbi James G. Heller Prof. William Ernest Hocking Prof. Aloys P. Hodapp Mr. Burton Holmes Dr. Jesse H. Holmes Rev. John Haynes Holmes Dr. Robert Shailor Holmes Mr. Frank A. Horne, S.C.D. Dr. Douglas Horton Mr. Syud Hossain Rev. Lynn Harold Hough, D.D. Mrs. Hannah Clothier Hull Mr. Joel D. Hunter Dr. Henry S. Huntington Miss Fannie Hurst Dr. Thaddeus P. Hyatt, D.D.S., F.A.C.D. Mrs. Harold L. Ickes Dr. Samuel Guy Inman Rabbi Edward L. Israel Mr. Julius L. Israel Dr. Burris A. Jenkins Rev. Ray Freeman Jenney Dr. F. Ernest Johnson Rev. Edgard DeWitt Jones, D.D. Mrs. William Kent Mr. William Peter King Rev. Frank Kingdon Mrs. Alexander Kohut Rabbi Joseph S. Korfeld Dr. Nathan Krass Dr. George B. Lake Mr. George M. Lamsa Mr. John W. Langale Mrs. B.F. Langworthy Rabbi David Lefkowitz Mr. Samuel S. Leibowitz Rev. Henry Smith Leiper Rabbi Emil Leipziger Bishop Adna Wright Leonard Rabbi Felix A. Levy Miss Irene Lewisohn Rev. Frederick J. Libby Mrs. Lola Maverick Lloyd Prof. Alain LeRoy Locke Prof. Robert Morss Lovett Rabbi Alexander Lyons Mrs. Angela Kaufman Rev. John A. MacCallum Judge Julian W. Mack Prof. William Douglas Mackenzie Bishop K. Masuyama Prof. Kirtley F. Mather Mr. Vance C. McCormick Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch Miss Rhoda E. McCulloch Mr. Thomas Jefferson McDermott Miss Mary E. McDowell Rev. Clyde McGee Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead Rev. Robert D. Merrill Hon. Carl E. Milliken Rev. Jean S. Milner, D.D. Mrs. Ruth Moffett Dr. Riley B. Montgomery Mr. Lewis C. Moon Rev. John Milton Moore, D.D. President Arthur E. Morgan Rabbi Julian Morgenstern Dr. Henry Moskowitz Dr. David S. Muzzey Mrs. Henry Necarsulmer Rev. Frank Howard Nelson, D.D. Miss Gertrud Newman Rabbi Louis I. Neman Rev. Joseph Fort Newton, [.D., LL.D. Rev. Justin W. Nixon Rev. Charles C. Noble Rev. Stanley U. North Rabbi Abraham Nowak Rev. Morgan Phelps Noyes Judges Ernest A. O'Brien Miss Villa Falkner Page Miss Frances Paine Rev. George L. Paine President Albert W. Palmer, D.D. President J. Edgar Park President Edward S. Parsons Rev. Alexander Paul Rev. Endicott Peabody Mr. George Foster Peabody President Ellen F. Pendleton Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker Rev. Jason Noble Pierce, D.D. Governor Gifford Pinchot Dr. Daniel A. Poling Dr. Horatio M. Pollock Mrs. Henriette Posner Mr. James H. Post Prof. James B. Pratt Rev. and Mrs. G.L. Prince Mr. Wm. A. Prendergast Miss Mignon India reed Rev. Charles A. Richmond, D.D. Mr. George E. Roberts Mrs. Margaret Dreier Robins Bishop Warren L. Rogers Mr. Bernard C. Roloff President George S. Romney Rev. Ivan Murray Rose, D.D. Mr. Bernard J. Rothwell Rev. Raymond Sanford Mrs. Margaret Sanger Rev Sokei-ann Sasaki Prof. W.D. Schermerhorn Rabbi Samuel Schwartz Mme. Rosika Schwimmer Dr. Philip A. Seman Mr. John C. Shaffer Prof. James Humphrey Sheldon Dr. Guy Emery Shipler Rabbi Charles E. Shulman Mr. George N. Shuster Mr. Thomas W. Sidwell Rev. Dr. Abba H. Silver Rabbi Abram Simon, Ph.D., D.H.L. Dr. Minot Simons, D.D. Rabbi Jacob Singer Rev. Dr. Wm. Franklin Slade Prof. Henry Slonimsky Rev. Ralph W. Sockman Mrs. Hannah G. Solomon Rev. Russell Henry Stafford, D.D. Mr. Amos Alonzo Stagg Mrs. Estelle M. Sternberger Rt. Rev. Ernest Milmore Stires, D.D. Dr. Allen A. Stockdale Rev. J.T. Stocking, D.D. Sri Deva Ram Sukul Judge Jerry B. Sullivan Dr. J.T. Sunderland Rev. Philip Allen Swartz, D.D. Mr. and Mrs. Lorado Taft Miss Marion Talbot Miss Ida M. Tarbell Prof. Graham Taylor Rev. Dr. Sidney S. Tedesche Rabbi Samuel Teitelbaum Rev. Tansai Terakawa Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Dr. Bhagat Singh Thind Judge Charles M. Thomson Chancellor George R. Throop President Emeritus Charles F. Thwing Mrs. Priestly Toulmin Prof. Rodney H. True Rev. Irwin St. John Tucker Rev. Morris Howland Turk, D.D. Rev. Joseph A. Vance Miss Harriet Vittum Rev. Carl August Voss, D.D. Miss Lillian D. Wald Mrs. Amos W. Walker BIshop Ernest L. Waldorf Mr. Felix M. Warburg Rev. Dr. A. Wayman Ward Mr. Ernest B. Warriner Mr. A. Leo Weil Rev. Carl S. Weist Miss Lydia G. Wentworth Rev. Eliot White Rev. R.A. White, D.D. Dr. Herbert L. Willett Miss Gail Wilson Mr. Edward M. Winston Miss Annie Carleton Woodward Rev. Philip Yarrow Swami Yogananda, A.B. --------------------------------------- THE THREEFOLD MOVEMENT UNION OF EAST AND WEST NEW YORK COMMITTEE Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, Vice-President Mr. George Gordon Battle, Vice-Pres. Mrs. J. Sergeant Cram, Chairman World Goodwill Week Committee Rev. Albert C. Grier, Treasurer Miss Hattie Baginski, Secretary Barrow, Wade, Guthrie & Co., Auditors ------------ Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt Mr. R. Fulton Cutting Dr. S. Parkes Cadman Mrs. Wm. Jay Shieffelin Prof. Edwin R. A. Seligman Dr. Robert E. Hume Dr. Edwin Markham Mr. Kirby Page Miss Villa Faulkner Page Rabbi Nathan Krass Dr. Charles Rann Kennedy Mr. William Allen White Captain A. M. Sellon Mr. William H. Short Dr. John Haynes Holmes Mr. H. T. Newcomb Rev. Eliot White Dr. Stephen P. Duggan Dr. Henry Neumann LEAGUE OF NEIGHBORS Mrs. Mary Hanford Ford Rabbi Barnett A. Elizas Dr. John Howland Lathrop Dr. Frederick Lynch Prof. William R. Shepherd Mrs. Felix Adler Prof. William Bridge Dr. Ralph W. Sockman Mrs. Jane S. Bryan Rev. Edmund B. Chaffee Mrs. Isabella B. Friedman Rev. Clarence V. Howell Mrs. Alfred W. Martin Dr. Minot Simons Mr. Fleming H. Revell Mr. Hamilton Holt Mrs. John Henry Hammond Mr. Frederic C. Howe Mr. Lawton B. Evans President Mary Emma Woolley Mrs. John Sherman Hoyt BIshop Francis John McConnell Mr. Patrick Henry Callahan President Henry S. Coffin Mr. Nathan Straus, Jr. Senator Royal S. Copeland Miss Anna Lauer Mrs. Valeria Langeloth Prof. Leroy E. Bowman Mr. Norman H. Davis Mr. Charles R. Lamb Dr. Sidney L. Gulick FELLOWSHIP OF FAITHS Dr. Wm. Chauncey Emhardt Mr. Robert Adamson Judge Abe J. David Mrs. Henry Necarsulmer Dr. Edward T. Devine Mr. Robert Erskine Ely Mrs. Henry White Major General Wm. H. Haskell Dean Virginia Crocheron Gildersleeve Mr. Herman A. Metz Dr. Henry Goddard Leach Mr. Thomas Charles Desmond Rabbi Alexander Lyons Mr. Ernest B. Osborne Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson Mr. Lucious N. Littauer Dr. James Weldon Johnson Miss Ida M. Tarbell Mrs. Angela Kaufman Mrs. E. A. Grossman Mr. Frank A. Horne Dr. Henry S. Huntington Mrs. Henry G. Leach Mrs. Sidney C. Borg Mrs. Alfred J. Boulton Dr. Charles E. Jefferson Rev. Dr. W. Russell Bowie Bishop James Cannon, Jr. Rabbi Israel Goldstein Mr. William T. Donnelly Dr. Richard Lynch Mrs. Abby Hedge Coryell GENERAL EXECUTIVES: MR. KEDARNATH DAS GUPTA, MR. CHARLES FREDERICK WELLER Continuing the great traditions of the World Parliament of Religions at Chicago's first World's Fair, 1893 WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF FAITHS A greater Parliament of Religions during Chicago's second World's Fair June to November, 1933 Purpose: "To unite the Inspiration of ALL FAITHS-- --upon the Solution of man's PRESENT PROBLEMS." At the sixty Chicago sessions, 201 distinguished representatives of all Faiths discussed such topics as: "POVERTY-AMIDST-PLENTY--How Cure It?" "How May Man Master FEAR?" "What Can My Faith Say to the UNEMPLOYED?" "YOUTH and the Future." "The DEPRESSION--What Light Can My Faith Shed Upon It?" "DISARMAMENT." "MEN AND MACHINES--Which Shall Be Master?" "Ideals for a NEW WORLD ORDER." "NON-VIOLENCE--A Key to World Peace." "PROHIBITION As My Faith Sees It." "RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS PERSECUTON--How Prevent It?" "AFTER DEATH--WHAT?" "How EXPAND PATRIOTISM Into WORLD CONSCIOUSNESS?" "Are IMMIGRANTS Valuable?" "PEACE AND BROTHERHOOD as Taught by the World's Faiths." "Russia's SOVIET FAITH." "How FAITHS, in FELLOWSHIP, May Save Civilization." "How REALIZE WORLD UNITY?" Physically drawn together into one neighborhood, the world today must either live by the spirit of neighborliness or perish through hate; must open mind and heart to the world-wide, fraternal Oneness of life; to an appreciation of peoples of all races, religions, nationalities, cultures, classes, conditions, and convictions. Eminent representatives of all these, the World Fellowship of Faiths brought together at Chicago for common understanding and counsel, afterward sending them out as a band of dispersed, yet united Apostles to build a better world. Organized in England in 1910 as the "Union of East ad West," in the United states in 1920 as the "League of Neighbors," and in 1924 united as the "Fellowship of Faiths"--this WORLD FELLOWSHIP idea, for more than twenty years, has demonstrated its power to "Build Bridges of Understanding across the Chasms of Prejudice." A NEW SPIRITUAL DYNAMIC competent to master and reform the world-- that is what the WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF FAITHS hopes to help mankind to develop. Headquarters HOTEL MORRISON, CHICAGO Mezzanine Floor Telephone: Franklin 9600 HOTEL NEW YORKER, New York City Seventh Floor Telephone: MEdallion 3-1000 THE GREAT BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS of the WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF FAITHS Containing More Than 200 Vital Messages and Addresses by Eminent Speakers Price $3.00, payable on receipt of notice of publication Order now from either New York or Chicago Headquarters Board of Public Welfare District of Columbia Division of Emergency Relief Southwest Corner of John Marshall Place and C. Street N.W. Washington, D.C. L. A. Halbert, Supervisor W.W. Millan, Chairman Frederick W. McReynolds, Vice Chairman Mrs. Chas A. Goldsmith, Secretary Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook H.J. Crosson. M.D. Mrs. Hugh S. Cumming M. M. Doyle John Joy Edson Sidney F. Taliaferro George S. Wilson Director of Public Welfare Paul L. Kirby Assistant Director April 13, 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S St. N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I have your letter of April 8th, which was sent out to my home. I very much want to thank you for having called me and expressed your interest because of my mother's illness. I am glad to say that she is well on the road to recovery at this time. I think the material you sent me is of great interest and I can see no reason why Oberlin should not confer the honor which you mention. Certainly, the record clearly indicates the character of your work and those of us who know you have a very keen appreciation of the accomplishments of a life time in behalf of the colored race. I recall with so much pleasure the comment of a splendid southern judge in the court where a will case in which you were a witness was being tried. Judge Jacob Galloway, after the case had been concluded, stated that he had never heard any witness whose testimony was so clear and whose poise and manner on the witness stand so worthy of respect. He talked to some length about this case and he felt that your keen understanding of the issues had been a deciding factor in it. I sincerely hope that Oberlin will decide that you should have this honorary degree. There is enclosed herewith a check, car token and a one dollar bill ($1.00), which you left on my desk when you called here recently. Very sincerely, Maetinda B Marten 760 Porter St. Memphis, Tennesee April 18, 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Dear Madam: Your letter was rec'd and appreciated - I have delayed the reply to date, because I wanted to be able to furnish information of the Church St., property which was incomplete at time your letter was rec'd. I am about to say some things possibly distasteful - but however I'm telling you because it is a proven truth - and I feel you should know. In every instance, since my employment at least, when the least progressive effort is exerted - and is apparent of the slightest success to rent out property next to Mrs. Brown or any up on Church St., she delights in reciting the behavior of tenants of long ago, and warning that this property is first on schedule to be torn down by City Engineers for the moral betterment of Memphis Citizenry, etc. We have a splendid type of a woman as our janitoress residing at 141 Church upstairs energetic and seemingly the type I've sought and which you've needed so long. It is obvious why desirable tenants have been reluctant to live in the midst of such unwarranted confusion. In two weeks time this janitoress who dared ignore discouraging remarks 2 has rented 13 rooms - all occupied - and two more tenants tomorrow are scheduled to move in 149 Church thus making upstairs all rented and half of down stairs - and leaving only 5 vacant rooms from 141-to 149 Church up & downstairs. Mr. Van Court & Collector on this route are well pleased as I am sure you will be. Everyone seems pleased but Mrs. Brown who had removed faucet handle from 149 Church hydrant during its vacancy - which was a wise step since it prevented waste of water from careless trespasser's - but she advised me not to turn water on for 149 Church as people would waste water. Such things said in presence of tenants conveys too vividly the order to move. Of course I fixed faucet handle so people would not have to carry water from middle of yard. 142 Howards is still all rented except two rooms which janitor say's will not rent until improved by papering. I have reason to believe he is right as for months these two rooms have been vacant - and paper is sickeningly dirty and smooty. He further asked that I mention the condition of halls, which also need & have needed papering you must remember. Please advise on this. The Church St., janitoress asked me & collector if she could rent out - or try 3 to rent 155 Church next to Mrs. Brown, there are 4 rooms she thinks she can rent, these particular 4 rooms - 2 rooms up and 2 rooms downstairs haven't been rented in a long time as you know, but I hesitated or reserved an answer and advised collector to wait for your opinion. What should I do? 645 McKinley tenant Mrs. Whitfield informs me she is paying $10.00 monthly for a house identically the same as the house next door 641 McKinley which only rents for $9.00. I assured her I would tell you of this difference. Out of desperation I rented 641 McKinley for $9.00 when it was being torn to pieces faster than I could fix it and I was told at office to rent it at any price. The Office has promised to equalize the rent when back rent is paid This Mrs. Whitfield in view of perilous times and un-certainty of jobs - and by virtue of her long residence & record for prompt remittance resents - and asked that I tell you to please help her out of this unfair situation. While Mr. Van Court agrees the advice to wreck rather than risk expensive repairs of 227 Gayosa was typical of honesty - and the right thing to do 4 yet it is apparent he is trying to find a buyer for house, which I hope he'll succeed. This house is a complete job of splashing's - odds & ends - the sheathing has been burned & charred - 2x4's soggy - and I frankly related that it was surely questionable as whether sufficient good lumber could be salvaged to more than pay expense of checking. I did venture the possibility of a $10.00 surplus for you - but this would be a guess work responsibility on my part. I took steps of 227 Gayosa and used them at 299 Gayosa, you remember they were practically new steps. A neighbor next door to 227 Gayosa caught some one stealing these steps & was friend enough to me & to you to get them back, It is costing me a minor sum of 50c weekly to have him interest himself to the extent that no further board snatching be done. While I feel grateful to you to be able to manifest this interest in your behalf - as I'm always doing - by timely tips here & there - yet I told Mr. Van I regret the necessity of such unreasonable time for you all to decide one way or the other - as my fifty cents are uncomfortably scarce. Mrs. Woods spoke of one room of paper and all Driver tenants are demanding screening 5 according to the collector. All sends regards to you & family - Hoping to hear from you soon - I remain as ever Respectfully James Robt Harris 760 Porter St., Memphis, Tenn The Washington Federation of Churches 503 McLachlen Building 10th and G Streets Northwest Washington, D.C. Rev. W. L. Darby, Executive Secretary Telephone District 5160 PRESIDENT, William O. Tufts VICE PRESIDENTS, Rev. C. C. Rasmussen Rev. B. W. Meeks Henry Brewood TREASURER, S. Merton Chipley ASSISTANT TREASURER, Horace L. Stevenson --- PRESIDENT OF THE WOMAN'S COUNCIL Mrs. H. Wellen Fisher --- OFFICE SECRETARY, Elizabeth Feindt --- HOSPITAL WORKER, Mrs. Elizabeth W. Murray Telephone Emerson 7263 --- JUVENILE COURT WORKER, Anne W. Rogers COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN CIVIC AFFAIRS, Wilbur LaRoe, Jr. COMITY, Rev. F. B. Harris EMPLOYMENT, R. Spencer Palmer EVANGELISM, Rev. C. H. Jope FINANCE, W. O. Hiltabidle INTERNATIONAL GOOD WILL, Rev. J. R. Siizoo MUSIC AND RADIO, Norton M. Little PUBLICITY, Rev. E. O. Clark PUBLIC MEETINGS, Rev. R. Y. Nicholson RACE RELATIONS, Rev. D. Butler Pratt RELIGIOUS DRAMA, Miss Katharine Wilfley RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, J. S. Noffsinger SOCIAL SERVICE, Hilary F. Winn YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORK, D. Stewart Patterson April 19, 1934 Dear Friend: The next meeting of the Committee on Race Relations will be held on Tuesday, April 24 (note the change of day) at 4 o'clock in the Federation office. As a part of our business the following items will be considered: 1. Is the fourth Monday in each month the best time for our meetings? A few have indicated that it is an inconvenient date. A small attendance at some recent meetings suggests that a change in time might secure the presence of a larger number. We are experimenting on another day this time. 2. It was voted at our last meeting to take up the following proposals at the coming meeting: a. That we carefully consider the possibility of securing a full time or part time secretary. That a constructive program be outlined as a basis of appeal for the necessary funds. b. That we work through the group of Religious Education Directors in presenting a Race Relations program to the Sunday Schools of the city. c. That we prepare leaflets on timely racial matters for general distribution. d. That we invite outstanding Negroes to speak in representative churches and to hold conferences with interested groups. One such person a year would be of great value to the cause we represent. e. That we hold an institute on Race Relations, inviting the most competent experts available to present special subjects relating to the various aspects of the question involved. 3. What action, if any should the committee take concerning bills now pending in Congress? Very cordially yours, D. BUTLER PRATT Chairman UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of Education Washington April 20, 1934. Dear Friend: This is with further reference to the National Conference on Fundamental Problems in the Education of Negroes to which you have been invited by the Secretary of the Interior. Although we have no funds with which to defray your expenses, we sincerely hope that you will be able to attend. For your guidance, I am pleased to send you the following additional information: 1. Headquarters for the Conference and registration desk will be in the Auditorium of the Interior Department, corner of 18th and F Streets, N. W. Each delegate is requested to register and obtain a badge and official program as early as possible after arrival. The Office of the Director of the Conference is Room 804, Hurley-Wright Building, corner of 18th and H Streets, N.W. Telephone, District 1820, branch 732. 2. The opening session will be on the evening of May 9 in the Auditorium of the Department of Commerce, Fourteenth Street between Constitution Avenue and E Street (14th Street entrance). The Conference will be opened by Secretary of Interior, Hon. Harold L. Ickes and the main address will be given by the Commissioner of Education, Dr. George F. Zook. At the close of the opening session there will be an informal reception for the delegates in the beautiful Aquarium of the Commerce Building. Information concerning other sessions may be obtained from the official program upon arrival. 3. In order to conserve time and expense and to facilitate the business of the Conference, t has been necessary to restrict the list of persons to receive official invitations to certain officers of educational organizations and institutions and to committee members and other persons participating in the Conference, and their relatives and friends. 4. Reduced rates on practically all railroads have been authorized provided there are not less than 100 in attendance holding certificates. For details you should contact your local passenger agent. Be sure to secure your certificate when ticket is purchased. These certificates, which should be turned in at time of registration, are to be signed by Ambrose Caliver and validated by a special agent for the railroads. Information to delegates to National Conference on Fundamental Problems in the Education of Negroes -2- 5. There will be an exhibit of books, research and other materials on the education of Negroes and related subjects. If you have any such material or studies and you so desire, we should be pleased to have you send them for exhibition purposes. 6. For the convenience of the delegates we have organized a Housing Comittee headed by Dr. Amanda Gray Hilyer, 1833 Vermont Avenue, N. W. Persons desiring to arrange for accommodations should write Doctor Hilyer as early as possible. Rates in private homes will average $1.00 a night. Information concerning meals may be obtained from the hostess or from Headquarters. Arrangements have been made for delegates to have lunch, at their expense, in the Interior Department Cafeteria on Thursday and in the Garnet-Patterson Junior High School Cafeteria (corner 10th and You Streets, N. W.) on Friday. 7. On Friday morning, May 11, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will address the Conference. This address will be broadcast over the Red and Blue networks of the National Broadcasting Company at 10:30 A. M., Eastern Standard Time. You are required to give wide publicity to this fact, calling it to the attention of your local press and having it announced in the churches and schools so that those interested may listen. You are also requested to join with others in urging your local broadcasting station to use the program at that hour. 8. Arrangements are being made for a sight seeing tour on Friday afternoon, at a nominal cost. 9. If you have not already done so, please be sure to fill out and return the reply card inclosed in your invitation May 1. 10. Further information will be furnished when you register. Very cordially yours, Ambrose Caliver Ambrose Caliver, Senior Specialist in the Education of Negroes and Director of the Conference To Committee Members: In order to give wider publicity to the Conference and to arouse more local interest in the various committees, it has been suggested that each member inform his local newspaper of the Conference and of his connection with it. To facilitate this matter and to assure a certain degree of uniformity the following form is attached for your convenience. Please fill it out, cut on the dotted line, and send it to your local press. Additional copies may be made by you if you need them. Ambrose Caliver -------------------------------------------------------------------- A National Conference on Fundamental Problems in the Education of Negroes is called by the Secretary of the Interior, Honorable Harold L. Ickes, to meet in Washington from May 9 to 12, according to_____________________________________________ who is a member of one of the most important committees. The Conference is sponsored by the Office of Education, of the U. S. Department of the Interior. It is under the general chairmanship of U. S. Commissioner of Education, Dr. George F. Zook and the direction of Dr. Ambrose Caliver, Federal Specialist in Negro education. It's general purpose is to effect a better relationship between education and life. The work of the Conference has been distributed among several committees as follows: Home Life, vocations, citizenship, recreation and leisure time, health, ethics and morals, elementary education, secondary education, collegiate education, rural education, adult education, private education, public education, and financial support of education. Mr.__________________ is a member of the committee on___________________. These committees which have been working for sometime will make reports at the meeting and their findings and recommendations will be discussed by the delegates. District of Columbia Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 1913 9th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Telephone : North 9892 National Headquarters : 69 Fifth Avenue New York City National Officers : President : J.E. Spingarn Vice-Presidents : Rev. John Haynes Holmes Arthur B. Spingarn Oswald Garrison Villard Bishop John A. Gregg Hon. Arthur Capper James Weldon Johnson Executive Officers : Secretary : Walter F. White Assistant Secretary : Roy Wilkins Treasurer: Mary White Ovington Director of Publications and Research Dr. W. E. B. DuBois Field Secretary : William Pickens Regional Field Secretary: Daisy E. Lampkin LOCAL OFFICERS President: Mrs. Robert G. McGuire 1822 9th Street, N.W., Apt. 2 North 0152 Secretary : A. S. Pinkett 748 Harvard Street, N. W. Phone Adams 3700 Assistant Secretary: Narka Lee Rayford 1822 9th Street, N.W., Apt. 3 North 10485 Treasurer : Garnet C. Wilkinson 406 You Street, N. W. Phone North 8673 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE : John C. Bruce, Chairman Rev. Robert W. Brooks Carrie W. Clifford Coralie F. Cook Rev. R.A. Fairley Mrs. Milton A. Francis Julia West Hamilton Rev. E.L. Harrison William H. Hastie I.M. Hershaw Amanda Gray Hilyer Rev. J.L.S Holloman R.L. Jolie Sam'l D. Matthews Martha A. McAdoo Rev. C.T. Murray Frank S. Reid, Jr. Rev. H.B. Taylor William Edwin Taylor Rev. William H. Thomas Martha H. Winston COMMITTEES AND CHAIRMEN Charities : Mary Church Terrell Church Activities: Rev. R.A. Fairley Civil Service : Rev. Wm. H. Thomas Education: Rev. Robert W. Brooks Employment: Rev. J.L. S Holloman Entertainment: Mrs. Arthur L. Curtis Fire Department: Whitefield McKinlay Inter-Racial: Hon. Charles Edw. Russell Junior Branch: Mrs. Louise E. Pinckett Legal: George E.C. Haynes Police Department: Rev. H.B. Taylor Press & Publicity: Eugene Davidson Speakers Bureau: Nannie H. Burroughs Women's Auxiliary : Mrs. Milton A.. Francis April 20, 1934 My dear Mrs. Terrell;- We are about to launch our 1934 membership drive and are particularly eager that out substantial contributors of previous years pay their memberships through the local branch, instead of sending them direct to New York. In this way, we have a record here of your membership in the association. On past occasions you have taken a $5.00 membership and we hope you will do no less this year. Race needs are even greater now than then. The drive opens April 22nd with a mass meeting at the John Wesley A.M.E.Zion church, where Congressman DePriest will be speaker. Please send your check in time for that meeting. Sincerely yours, A.S. Pinkett Branch Secretary Anson Phelps Stokes 2408 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington D.C. April 21, 1934 Dear Mr. Pratt: Again, and to my great regret, I find that I cannot attend the meeting of the Committee on Race Relations this Tuesday afternoon. I have a most important committee meeting of which I am Chairman that meets at the Cathedral at practically the same time, and I must attend. My committee meeting is five o'clock and as it involves a large amount of preparation I must be there at least at four, so I hope you will express my regrets to your colleagues. I am wondering whether the time has not come to consider the uniting into one strong committee of the various interracial committees that now exist in Washington, or at least of several of them. This might result in a more efficient form of organization and might make it possible within a year or two to have at least a part-time paid secretary. I do not think we will get very far under existing conditions until we have some such form of organization. With kind regards, I am Very truly yours, Anson Phelps Stokes Dean Pratt Howard University Washington D.C. APS:m Wiley College Marshall, Texas April 26 1934 To the Members of the Functional Committee on Citizenship Dear Co-Worker and Friend: During the winter you were invited to become a member of the functional committee on Citizenship, and requested to prepare materials on some phase of the subject as it relates to Negro education, following your acceptance. I am now using this method of thanking members of the committee whose reports are in, and of asking that all the other members mail reports to me by May 1st at the latest, and earlier if possible. In the cases of a few who may have collected additional material after having mailed their reports, I shall appreciate having those materials brought to the conference when you come, or mailed to me at 1122 Kenyon Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. Reports have been received from Dr. H.H. Long and Professors Walter R. Chivers, Rayford W. Logan, and Merl R. Eppse on the topic "Advancing the Civic Life Through Education"; from Deans W.C. Jackson and William H. Jones, outlines on Topic III, from Dr. H.H. Long, Dean W. C. Jackson, and Professors Clarence E. Glick and Merl R. Eppse bibliographical materials; from Editor P.B. Young Sr. an extensive report on Topic III, especially as it relates to Virginia; and from Messrs. L.L. McGee and Jesse O. Thomas preliminary reports and outlines which show careful preparation. In addition, outlines or brief letters requesting further instructions have been received from the following committee members: Attorneys W.A. Booker and H.S. Brown, Professor Ralph J. Bunche, Mr. L.S. Curtis, Mr. John P. Davis, Miss Juanita Jackson, Mrs. Mary C. Terrell, and President H.C. Trenholm. Because of the importance which is being attached to the conference on "Fundamental Problems in the Education of Negroes" in general, and on the topic "Citizenship and the Education of the Negro" in particular, it is our desire that this committee make a most creditable showing, especially because of the fine way in which the affairs of the conference seem to be taking shape even now. An immediate response to this urgent last-call will be especially appreciated. Yours sincerely, V.E. Daniel Chairman VED:GA 4-27-34 A&I State College Nashville, Tennessee April 27, 1934 Dear Mrs. Terrill, I am making an exhibition and term paper in my History class of "Negro Women Who Have Achieved". I am using your biography among those of other prominent Negro women and am thus desirous of having you send me one of your photographs and any other printed literature you may have about yourself. As I have only two more weeks in which to complete this exhibition I would appreciate an immediate reply. Thanking you in advance for your kind consideration, I am Sincerely yours, Mary E. Forbes. PAX Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Pennsylvania Branch Headquarters 1924 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Telephone, Rittenhouse 7110 JANE ADDAMS International President President U.S. Section EMILY GREENE BALCH Chairman, Pennsylvania Branch, MRS. EDWIN J. JOHNSON Honorary Vice-Chairmen, MISS LIDA STOKES ADAMS MRS. WALTER COPE MRS. LUCY BIDDLE LEWIS Vice-Chairmen, MRS. J. S. C. HARVEY MRS. PHILIP KIND Secretary, MRS. HELEN HARRISON BROWN Treasurer, MRS. CLARA D. LONG Executive Secretary, MILDRED SCOTT OLMSTED Field, Secretary, ELLEN STARR BRINTON Educational Secretary MARY HOBSON JONES Office Manager MARION SMART NORTON _______ EXECUTIVE BOARD MRS. FRANCIS BAKER MRR. WILMER I. BARTRAM MRS. ROBERT M. BEACH MRS. E. LEWIS BURNHAM MRS. JAMES C. BUTT MRS. C. OTIS CROMER MRS. KARL DE SCHWEINTZ MRS. JOHN F. FOLINSBEE MRS. BERNARD L. FRANKEL MISS EVA GILLESPIE MRS. RICHARD GUMMERE MRS. HENRY T. HODGKIN MRS. GEORGE S. HOELL MRS. MARY JOHNS HOPPER MRS. EDWARD MORRIS JONES MRS. JOHN LESTER MRS. ROBERT E. MANLEY MRS. HELEN TAFT MANNING MRS. ALBERT B. MARIS MRS. LUDWIG G. MEYER MRS. MEREDITH MEYERS MRS. CARROLL MILLER MRS. JOSEPH MOOS MRS. ROSS D. MURPHY MRS. FREDERICK M. PAIST MRS. LOUISE M. PLANKENHORN MRS. EVELYN C. REYNOLDS MRS. WM E. RICHARDSON MRS. CHARLES D. ROCKEL MRS. PAUL RYDER MRS. ALFRED G. SCATTERGOOD MRS. JOSEPH SCHUTZMAN MRS. MARGARET F. SLOSS MRS. EUGENE SPRINGER MRS. IDA PALMER STABLER MRS. LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI MRS. NORMAN W. STORER MRS. HENRY VAN DYNE MRS. FRANK VIERLING MISS CLARA WILCOX April 27 1934 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 "S" Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I received your letter in reference to the Interracial Record folder, and thank you for answering it, even though you were so busy. The copy we sent you, it is true did not speak definitely of your fine contributions--"Colored Women and World Peace", but that was just a rough one, and I have included it in the next copy. We still have some copies on our shelves and we distribute them very frequently. Sincerely yours, Henrietta C. Mousserone (Mrs.) Henrietta C. Mousserone Special Representative HCM:MEW Enc. 1 Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.