CORRESPONDENCE June-July 1936 L. M. Hershaw, President Louis R. Mellinger, Secretary The Robert H. Terrell Law School 1922 Thirteenth Street. N.W. Phone: North 8843 Washington DC George Arthur Parker, Dean June 1, 1936 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: The trustees and faculty of the Robert H. Terrell Law School invite you to participate in the academic procession on the occasions of the Baccalaureate Services at the 19th Street Baptist Church on Sunday, June 7, 1936, at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon, and the Commencement Exercises at the Garnet-Patterson Junior High School on Wednesday, June 10, at 8:00 o'clock in the evening. Very cordially yours, George A Parker George A. Parker Dean GAP/m Carrie Chapman Catt 120 Paine Avenue New Rochelle New York [*need not be returned*] June 5, 1936 Mrs. Clarence Swift, 900 90 South Professor Street, Oberlin, Ohio. Dear Mrs. Swift: I have tried my best to get around to the article I have wanted so very much to write, but it has been an impossibility. I am a much slower worker than I used to be, but I have been much interrupted by all kinds of pressing matters. I have utterly failed you this time, but if you still want me to do this thing in the future, please let me know and give me plenty of time and I will promise that I will yet do it. Sincerely yours, Carrie Chapman Catt CCC:HW. Grace Wilson Evans - 458 South Sixteenth Street - Terre Haute - Indiana June 6, 1936 My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am writing for my mother who is leaving for Cleveland to attend the National Convention tomorrow (June 7). She received your letter yesterday and was very much blessed to know that you had accepted her invitation to speak for her. All arrangements for your stay and entertainment have been made. The entire convention lasts from July 6 to July 9. You will speak on July 7. If you have a [cut] of yourself please send it to her by return mail. She is very grateful and looks forward to your coming with much pleasure. Sincerely [Harriette] Evans Gillespie 36 Leslie Ave Utica N.Y. June 11. 1936 My dear Mary Church Tyrrall,-- Do you know when I reached here I found that I had neither Miss Marshall address nor May Harris-- Would it be too much trouble for you to put them both in a postcard and mail them to me as I want very much to send them a few lines? There is so much to think over and so many things to put in order for future use that I know you are very busy, so I shall greatly appreciate your courtesy. I feel that I have had a great stretching. Faithfully & affectionately, Elizabeth G. Walker National Association of Colored Women, Inc. Organized 1896 AFFILIATED WITH NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN MAINTAINS FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL HOME, WASHINGTON, D.C. Office Of Mrs. A.L. Spaulding, Chairman National Exposition Of Negro Progress And Achievement 510 Morris St. Charleston, W. VA. June 11 1936 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 "S" Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: I have your letter of June ninth. I have arranged to be in Washington Monday, June 15th; I am very glad that you will be in the city at that time. I trust your visit to New York was a pleasant one. Sincerely yours, Jane E. Spaulding Mrs. A.L. Spaulding S C "Building Bridges of Understanding across the Chasms of Prejudice" WORLD FELLOWSHIP Including - - the "World Fellowship of Faiths" - - and the "Threefold Movement - Union of East and West, League of Neighbors, Fellowship of Faiths." National-HEADQUARTERS-International HOTEL MORRISON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Chicago, June 11, 1936 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S. St. N.W. Washington, D. C. Dear Colleague and Friend: Twenty-eight new World Fellowship Councils have been inaugurated in the past 3 months. Their leaders are named on this new letterhead. Practical, tested plans for meetings and other activities in any city are enclosed. Nearly all of the first edition (2,000 copies) of our "Unprecedented and Inspiring Book - WORLD FELLOWSHIP" have been distributed. Critics call it: - - "The book of the Century" - - "Unlike any other volume in the world" - - "Next to the Bible, the greatest religious book ever published." Now, Deo volente, let us press faithfully forward - developing World Fellowship Councils in at least 100 American cities and in many cities of Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Great Britain, Continental Europe, India, Africa, Asia, China, Japan and other countries. Recently returned from our 28 new American city councils, I am now raising $350 to enable me to work in British cities this summer. I must also secure funds to complete our payments on the Book and on other recent bills for printing. Modern means of communication have drawn the world physically together into a Neighborhood; let us make it a Brotherhood - a real World Fellowship. Sincerely yours for World Fellowship, Chas F. Weller CFW/MM (Charles Frederick Weller)General Executive, 2 enclosures EDITOR of "WORLD FELLOWSHIP" Can you kindly help us - a little - financially - as you have graciously helped in past years? (Mrs Weller has about no use as yet of her left arm - broken in January. Otherwise we are flourishing. And we hope that you are.) [*WORLD COUNCIL HIS HIGHNESS, THE MAHARAJA GAEKWAR OF BARODA, INDIA President BRITISH NATIONAL COUNCIL RAJAH JAI PRITHVI BAHADUR SINGH, Chairman AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL HON. HERBERT HOOVER, Honorary President HON. NEWTON D. BAKER, PRESIDENT GLENN FRANK, DR. JOHN A. LAPP, DR. R. A. MILLIKAN HIGH COMSNR. FRANK MURPHY, HON. GIFFORD PINCHOT MR. CHESTER H. ROWELL, MR. FELIX M. WARBURG, PRESIDENT MARY E. WOOLLEY, Vice Presidents BISHOP FRANCIS J. MCCONNELL National Chairman REV. S. PARKES CADMAN, D.D., MR. PATRICK HENRY CALLAHAN, PROF. E. R. A. SELIGMAN, RABBI STEPHAN S. WISE Vice Chairman MR. CHARLES FREDERICK WELLER, MR. KEDARNATH DAS GUPTA, General Executives CHICAGO COUNCIL DR. PRESTON BRADLEY, President RT. REV. FRANCIS G. DAVIS, LITT.D., Chairman REV. NORMAN B. BOWMAN Treasurer MR. L. L. PUTNAM, C.P.A., Auditor MR. EDWARD M. WINSTON MISS MARGARET A. MCCARTHY, Secretaries NEW YORK COUNCIL RABBI STEPHAN S. WISE Vice President REV. ALBERT C. GRIER, Treasurer BARROW, WADE, GUTHRIE & CO., Auditors WASHINGTON COUNCIL BISHOP JAMES E. FREEMAN, Chairman RABBI ABRAM SIMON, REV. RUSSELL J. CLINCHY, Vice Chairman PHILADELPHIA COUNCIL REV. JOSEPH FORT NEWTON, D.D., Chairman RABBI WM. H. FINESHRIBER, D.D., REV. FREDERICK R. GRIFFIN, D.D., REV. JOHN A. MacCALLUM, D.D., DR. S. BURNS WESTON, RABBI LOUIS WOLSEY, D.D., Vice Chairman MR. W. EDWIN COLLIER, Secretary PITTSBURGH COUNCIL DEAN N. R. H. MOOR, D.D., Chairman RABBI SOLOMON B. FREEHOF, D.D., Vice Chairman TOPEKA COUNCIL DEAN JOHN WARREN DAY Chairman HON. HENRY J. ALLEN Vice Chairman MISS LULU McKEE Secretary DETROIT COUNCIL REV. FREDERICK B. FISHER, D.D., Chairman MR. CYRENIUS A. NEWCOMB, 3rd., Secretary ANN ARBOR COUNCIL REV. J. T. SUNDERLAND, D.D., Chairman RABBI BERNARD HELLER, Vice Chairman INDIANA COUNCIL REV.GEORGE A. FRANTZ, D.D., Chairman RABBI MORRIS M. FEUERLICHT, REV. JEAN S. MILNER, D.D., REV. FRANK S.C. WICKS, D.D., Vice Chairmen MISS LAUREL CONWELL THAYER, Secretary SPRINGFIELD COUNCIL REV. HUDSON H. PITTMAN, Chairman ST. LOUIS COUNCIL REV. GEORGE A. CAMPBELL, D.D., Chairman REV. IVAN LEE HOLT, PH.D., DD., LL.D., MR. PERCIVAL CHUBB, RABBI SAMUEL THURMAN, Vice Chairmen MRS. O. DOWNS, Secretary KANSAS CITY COUNCIL BISHOP CHAS. L. MEAD, Chairman LAWRENCE COUNCIL PROF. OLIN TEMPLIN, Chairman MISS ALICE WINSTON, Secretary OMAHA COUNCIL RABBI FREDERICK COHN, PH.D., Chairman REV. FREDERICK W. CLAYTON, D.D., MR. HERMAN CROWELL, REV. FRANK G. SMITH, D.D., MR. BERNARD E. SQUIRES, REV. LAURANCE R. PLANK, DAVID H. WICE, M.A., Rabbi Vice Chairmen MR. JOHN T. EKLUND, (continued-OVER)*] LINCOLN COUNCIL CHANCELLOR ELMER GUY CUTSHALL, Chairman Mr. NATHAN J. GOLD, RT. REV. MONSIGNOR P.L. O'LOUGHLIN, D.D., PH.D., Prof. CHARLES H. PATTERSON, PH.D., Mrs. ARTHUR L. SMITH, Vice Chairmen Rev. RICHARD A. DAWSON, Secretary DENVER COUNCIL BISHOP RALPH SPAULDING CUSHMAN, Chairman RABBI WILLIAM S. FRIEDMAN, Miss MARION G. HENDRIE, RT. REV. IRVING PEAKE JOHNSON, D.D., LL.D., Vice Chairmen Mrs. HENRY F. KRAMER, Secretary BOULDER COUNCIL PRESIDENT GEORGE NORLIN, PH.D., LLD., LITT.D., L.H.D., ENG.,D. Chairman Rev. CHARLES OSCAR BECKMAN, D.D., Prof. RALPH L. CROSMAN, Rev. C. S. LINKLETTER, Rev. LUCIUS F REED, D.D., Vice Chairmen Mr. FRED E. ADEN, Secretary COLORADO SPRINGS COUNCIL Rev. WILBERT DOWSON, Chairman Mr. CLARENCE I. VESSEY, Vice Chairman PUEBLO COUNCIL Rev. HUGH T. GARY, D.D., Chairman SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL HON. REED SMOOT, Chairman Rabbi SAMUEL H. GORDON, Vice Chairman MRS. CLAIRE S. BOYER, Secretary PROVO COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRANKLIN SUART HARRIS, PH.D., Chairman Prof. GUY C. WILSON, Vice Chairman NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL COUNCIL Mr. CHESTER H. ROWELL, National Vice President Bishop EDWARD L. PARSONS, D.D. Vice President Mr. LYMAN L. PIERCE, (National Y.M.C.A. Board) Vice President Miss HILDA CHARLTON, Executive Secretary 4103 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, Tel. Olympic 5763 SAN FRANCISCO COUNCIL Rev. JASON NOBLE PIERCE, D.D., Chairman Rev. DILLON WESLEY THROCKMORTON, Vice Chairman Mr. PAUL B. BUCHHOLZ, Secretary 15 Gabilian Way OAKLAND COUNCIL RABBI WILLIAM M. STERN, Chairman Rev. WILLIAM PAUL REAGOR, D.D., Vice Chairman PALO ALTO COUNCIL Mrs. ORRIN LESLIE ELLIOTT Chairman BERKELEY COUNCIL Mr. E. HAROLD MASON, Secretary 2606 Dwight Way, Tel. Berkely 9528 MARIN COUNTY COUNCIL Mrs. KATHARANE BURBECK JOHNSON, Secretary 41 Catalpa, Mill Valley, Tel. Mill Valley 104-M SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL COUNCIL DR. R. A. MILLIKAN, National Vice President Pres. RUFUS B. von KleinSmid, Ph., et LITT, D., LL.D., Vice President MRS. ELOISE MOELLER, Executive Secretary MR. ROBERT R BRENTON, Field Secretary Suite 909, 205 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, Michigan 4517 HOLLYWOOD COUNCIL MISS MARY PICKFORD, Chairman MRS. BELLE BURNS GROMER, Secretary LOS ANGELES COUNCIL DEAN ERNEST HOLMES, Chairman VERY REV. DEAN HARRY BEAL, D.D., REV. ERNEST CALDECOTT, S.T.D., DR. THOMAS S. EVANS, Mr. HARRY F. HENDERSON, Prof. SYUD HOSSAIN, (Member National Comm.) Rt. Rev. MONSIGNOR THOMAS J. O'DWYER, J.C.L. REV. SHELDON SHEPARD, RABBI MAYER WINKLER, PH.D., Vice Chairmen PASADENA COUNCIL REV. TORRANCE PHELPS, Chairman MR. HERBERT L. HAHN, MRS. OSCAR A. SMITH, MRS. CLAYTON TAYLOR, Vice Chairmen MRS. LELAND J. FOGG, Secretary SAN DIEGO COUNCIL REV. WALTER JOHN SHERMAN, D.D., Chairman MR. HERBERT H. HOLMES, Secretary SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL COUNCIL WOLD FELLOWSHIP -- 1910 to '36 -- AND ONWARD Twenty-five years of steady striving for Peace, Brotherhood, and Progress are culminating in a real, world-wide Fellowship. In 1910, in England, "The Union of East and West" began its work for Cultural Unity. In 1918, in America, the "League of Neighbors" commenced working for Racial Unity. In 1924, the "Fellowship of Faiths" began developing Spiritual Unity. Incorporated, in 1928, as the "Threefold Movement--Union of East and West, League of Neighbors, Fellowship of Faiths", the work grew, in 1929, into the "World Fellowship of Faiths", shortened, in 1936, to "World Fellowship." "The First World Fellowship of Faiths- a Second World's Parliament of Religions'', during Chicago's recent Century of Progress World's Fair, held 83 notable meetings in which 242 significant addresses were delivered by 199 leading speakers of All Countries, Cultures and Creeds. "World Fellowship" (the 1004 page Book of Proceedings of the First World Fellowship of Faiths) "Summarizes the noblest experiences and highest spiritual conceptions of the entire world" and "Portrays the world-wide life of mankind at the greatest heights of civilization and spiritual consciousness yet attained." What the Mahabharata is to the Hindu, or the Koran to Islam, this "Unprecedented and Inspiring Book" will be to the now up-surging Movement towards World Unity, World Peace, World Fellowship. For the first time in history, people of All Faiths, Races and Countries are drawing together--seeking spiritual solutions for such present problems as War, Persecution, Prejudice, Poverty-Amidst-Plenty, Antagonistic Nationalisms, Ignorance, Hatred, Fear. "The Second International Congress of the World Fellowship of Faiths" will be held in London, July 3 to 18, 1936-to discuss helps and hindrances to "World Fellowship Through Religion." A Third International Congress is contemplated in India in 1938. A Fourth in Japan in 1940. A Fifth in California in 1942--(possibly in 1939?). Meanwhile -- and constantly -- in as many cities in as many countries as possible, City Councils and State, Regional and National Councils, topped by an International or World Council, are developing to cultivate WORLD FELLOWSHIP which is- "Building Bridges of Understanding across the Chasms of Prejudice". "Promoting Peace, Brotherhood and Progress by cultivating mutual Appreciation between people of all creeds, cultures, classes and conditions. "Uniting the inspiration of All Faiths, Races and Countries for the solution of man's Present Problems". "Seeking a New Spiritual Dynamic competent to master and reform the world". "$5.00 or More" makes anyone a Member for a year-- and includes a copy of the Book, "WORLD FELLOWSHIP" SANTA BARBARA COUNCIL REV. OLIVER HART BRONSON, D.D., REV. RALPH W. LEE, D.D., REV. ROBERT N. MCLEAN, D.D , DR. H. CERF STRAUS, RABBI MR. C. L. VIVIAN, Vice Chairmen MRS. HARRIET B. COOLIDGE, MRS. BEATRICE WINANS, Secretaries 227 E. Arellaga St., Tel. 3384 BALTIMORE COUNCIL RABBI EDWARD L. ISRAEL, MRS. A. MORRIS CAREY, Vice Chairmen MISS ELIZABETH GILMAN, Secretary BROOKLYN COUNCIL RABBI B. LEON HURWITZ, Chairman CLEVELAND COUNCIL REV. DAN F. BRADLEY, D.D., Chairman MASSACHUSETTS COUNCIL 100 Members, Officers not yet named for 1936 MILWAUKEE COUNCIL REV. E. LeROY DAKIN, D.D., Chairman RABBI JOSEPH L. BARON, Vice Chairman PHILIPPINE COUNCIL MISS ANNE GUTHRIE, Secretary BRITISH NATIONAL COUNCIL SIR FRANCIS YOUNGHUSBAND, Chairman MR. ARTHUR JACKMAN, Organizing Secretary Sir ALBION BANERJI, Treasurer --and others. To Develop an Effective CONSCIOUSNESS OF WORLD-WIDE UNITY It is not as if we had a panacea to preach or a superior scheme to which others are to be converted. Rather, our purpose is to expand and ennoble our own Consciousness (and Conduct) by learning from others and from all of life. Especially we seek out unfamiliar groups and individuals, invite them to our house parties and to other meetings, large and small, - asking them to show us the character and spirit of their contributions to our common life. Build Bridges across Your Own Chasms Chasms of Prejudice between differing Races, between conflicting Classes, between people of vitally-divergent Conditions of life, between the advocates of various means of Social, Economic, and Political Reform - are as much in need of being bridged as are the chasms between Creeds, Cultures and Countries. To become a good citizen of the United World - to become effectively Conscious of The Good Life Universal - one must practice APPRECIATION toward customs, convictions and other human characteristics that appear to be alien. We recommend Visits - in groups or individually - to city sections inhabited by unfamiliar Races, to meetings where unfamiliar doctrines of Industrial, Social, and Political Reform are advocated, and to places of assembly in which earnest people are preaching unfamiliar conceptions of spiritual power. We emphasize the value of Small Groups meeting regularly - in private homes, churches, schools or elsewhere - uniting people of diverse Races, Cultures, Conditions and Creeds in the steady cultivation of an effective Consciousness of world-wide unity. Use the marvellous book, "WORLD FELLOWSHIP" Reading-study-discussion groups are advised to use our unique book, "WORLD FELLOWSHIP", as a mighty reservoir of information and inspiration. Let members of the group be assigned to lead the discussion, for example, of Tenrikyo, Chuntoism, Hindu Humanism, Ahimsa, A New World Saviour's Message, God's World Government versus Politics, or one of the seven modern social-economic-political faiths presented in this truly-unprecedented volume. A syllabus (free for the asking) has been worked out, with ample page references, to guide individuals and groups in thus exploring the whole world of living spiritual forces which this marvellous book, "WORLD FELLOWSHIP", presents. In Such Practical, Inspiring Ways - our own Consciousness, steadily expanding, can gradually comprehend (and digest into conduct) all the essential contributions which ALL Faiths, Races and Countries must make to our realization of The Good Life Universal. World Unity, World Peace, World Fellowship - is, like electricity, in the very nature of things - waiting, ready for us to discover, use and obey its mighty laws and forces. ( O V E R ) Some Types of Meetings recommended to our WORLD FELLOWSHIP COUNCILS Announce for public discussion a vital Present Problem. Invite several speakers to consider it from widely-varying points of view - not debating or seeking for overwhelm each other but each submitting his noblest experiences and convictions. For example:- "POVERTY-AMIDST-PLENTY - How to Cure It?" "How May Man Master FEAR?" "What Can My Faith Say to the UNEMPLOYED?" "YOUTH and the Future." "NON-VIOLENCE - A Key to World Peace." "Ideals for a NEW WORLD ORDER." "MEN AND MACHINES - Which Shall Be Master?" "PROHIBITION As My Faith Sees It." "RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION - How Prevent It?" "AFTER DEATH-WHAT?" "How EXPAND PATRIOTISM into WORLD CONSCIOUSNESS?" "DISARMAMENT" "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?" Practice APPRECIATION (not mere tolerance) "He drew a circle that shut me out, But love and I had the wit to win - We drew a circle that took him in." In a Jewish temple: Tributes to Christianity by Non-Christians. In a Christian church: Appreciations of Judaism by Non-Jews. In a Protestant church: Tributes to Roman Catholicism by followers of Other Faiths. Tributes to Hinduism by a Moslem, to Islam by a Hindu; - to Judaism by a Christian, to Christianity by a Jew; - to Catholicism by a Protestant, to Protestantism by a Catholic. Tributes to Sovietism by a Conservative, to Conservatism by a Soviet; - to Naziism by a Jew (or by a Frenchman), to Judaism (or to France) by a Nazi; - to Ethiopia by an Italian, to Italy by an Ethiopian (or other African). How to Manage Meetings Six speakers at each meeting - strictly limited to 12 minutes each - by a Time Monitor (sitting in the audience) who rises when 10 minutes have elapsed, sits when the speaker nods in recognition of the warning, rises again at the 12-minute limit - and Remains Standing until the Speaker ceases. Meetings opened by the Audience reading together our "Prayers of Eleven Faiths." After 3 speakers have been heard, the Audience, rising, sing our "Anthem of the Universal" (tune; "My Country 'Tis of Thee".) After a 5-minute statement of the purposes and plans of the World Fellowship Council, a collection is taken. (Subscription envelopes, giving the local address of the World Fellowship Council state that "$5.00 or more" makes anyone a Member for a year and includes the "Unprecedented and Inspiring Book" - "WORLD FELLOWSHIP" - the new "Bible of World Peace".) "Prayers of Eleven Faiths" and other literature sent (free to any inquirer) by the National-International Headquarters of WORLD FELLOWSHIP, Hotel Morrison, Chicago, Illinois (OVER) This Unprecedented, Inspiring, Permanent Reference Book WORLD FELLOWSHIP Presents SIGNIFICANT ADDRESSES AND MESSAGES DELIVERED BY LEADING SPOKESMEN OF All Faiths, Races and Countries IN 83 NOTABLE MEETINGS OF THE World Fellowship Of Faiths For the first time in history, representatives of All Creeds, Climes and Cultures are united to seek for Spiritual Solutions for mankind's Present Problems - such as: War, Persecution, Prejudice, Poverty-Admist-Plenty, Antagonistic Nationalisms, Ignorance, Hatred, Fear. AMONG THE MANY WELL KNOWN CONTRIBUTORS ARE Jane Addams - His Highness the Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda - John Dewey - Sir Francis Younghusband - Romain Rolland - Prof. Anesaki - Rajah Singh - Secretary Wallace - Sir Oliver Lodge - Bishop McConnell - Syud Hussain - Governor LaFollette - Margaret Sanger - His Holiness Shozen Nakayama - Arthur Henderson - Sylvain Levi - Roscoe Pound - Bishop Masuyama - Muriel Lester - John Haynes Holmes - K. Natarajan - Norman Hapgood - Prof. Hu Shih - Charles Fillmore - Rabbi Silver - President Arundale - Chaudry Zafarulla Khan - Manly Hall - Prof. Hocking - Preston Bradley - Bishop Hampton - Edward Howard Griggs - S. O. Levinson - Bishop Brown - Sir Wilfred Grenfell - Patric Henry Callahan - Senator Brookhart - Mary Hanford Ford - Prof. Wadia - Dr. Sunderland - Prof. Jesse Holmes - Principal Balkrishna - Dr. Herbert von Beckerath - Rektor Herman Neander - Muthulakshmi Reddi (and 154 Others!). Edited by CHARLES FREDERICK WELLER, General Executive WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF FAITHS 1004 pages. Popular edition $3.25, De Luxe $5.25, postpaid. Address WORLD FELLOWSHIP, Hotel Morrison, Chicago, Illinois NOTE, FOR EXAMPLE --- (All in "World Fellowship") Countless Kinds of Christians. Hindus, Moslems, Sikhs, Jains, Jews. Buddhists, Shintoists, Baha is. Catholics, Greek Orthodox, Mormons. Theosophists, Spiritualists, Mystics. Zoroastrians, Rosicrucians, Quakers. Tenrikyo, Konkokyo, Chuntoism, Hongwanji. Ashanti, Ahimsa, Brahma-Samaj. Gandhi's Faith, Unity (of Kansas City). Yoga, Arya Samaj, Vedanta. "A New World Saviour's Message." Communism Interpreted by Two Americans. Naziism by Jews and a German Professor. Turkey, Italy, Africa, the Balkans. Japan, China, Korea, Labrador. Sweden, Australia, Norway, Uruguay. Britain, India, Palestine, Persia. France, Russia, Hungary, Latin America. Public Ownership, Nationalism, War. Negroes' Pleas for Interracial Justice. Movies, Machines, Prohibition, Adult Education. Five Parliaments of Religion since 250 B.C. Eleven Faiths' Prayers, Universal Anthem. WORLD FELLOWSHIP'S SIXTEEN STRIKING SECTIONS (each a good book in itself) I. WORLD FELLOWSHIP OF FAITHS. 36 World Leaders' Greetings II. WORLD UNITY EMERGING. A New Consciousness of World-wide Fellowship III. POLITICS AND PHILOSOPHY. Fundamentals of the New World Vision IV. RELIGION, OLD AND NEW. Man's Spiritual Power Developing V. ECONOMIC PROJECTS. To Cure Poverty-Amidst-Plenty VI. YOUTH, SEX, RACE. Problems and Prophecies VII. MACHINES, FEAR, SECURITY, ADULT EDUCATION, PROHIBITION, MOTION PICTURES. Making Man A World Master VIII. PEACE, WAR AND AHIMSA (Non-Violence). World Fellowship for Peace IX. WORLD CHAOS AND THE WAY OUT. Expanding Patriotism into World Consciousness X. FIVE PARLIAMENTS OF RELIGION. --250 B.C. - 1570 A.D. - 1893 - 1933 - 1936 XI. AFRICA, CENTERAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, CHINA, GERMANY, ITALY, KOREA, NORWAY, RUSSIA, SIX BALKAN STATES. Fifteen National Cultures XII. MOTHER INDIA. Fountain Head of Civilizations and Religions XIII. JAPAN Spiritually Progressing XIV. BAHA'I, BUDDHIST, CATHOLIC -- ROMAN AND LIBERAL. SOME OTHER CHRISTIAN CONTRIBUTIONS. All the World, Neighbors XV. GANDHI'S FAITH, ISLAM, SOME JEWISH CONTRIBUTIONS, MODERN MORMONISM. New Aspects of the Universal Spirit XVI. MYSTICISM, ROSICRUCIANISM, SIKH SAVIOURS, SPIRITUALISM, THEOSOPHY. World Government by Unseen Forces This Permanently Valuable Book WORLD FELLOWSHIP Assembles from All Faiths, Races and Countries, their most essential contributions to that World Consciousness with is necessary for human unity, peace and progress. Discusses Fear, Poverty, Prejudice, Nationalism, War, Communism, Naziism, Socialism, Sex, Youth, Mysticism, Politics, Philosophy, Religion -- and how all the world's great Faiths (religious, economic and social) can solve man's PRESENT PROBLEMS. Constitutes an unprecedented, epoch-making summary of mankind's noblest experiences, convictions and aspirations. Presents the worldwide life on mankind at the greatest heights as yet attained by human civilization and consciousness. Convincingly points out practicable ways for still further great, immediate advances. Offers to individuals and groups, all over the earth, substantial help in conceiving -- and thus creating -- the needed new and nobler world. Marks -- and will help to make -- a new world era in human progress. COMMENTS BY COMPETENT CRITICS "Surely the world has never before seen such a book." ---Prof. Henry W. Thurston, N.Y. School of Social Work. "Every problem now confronting the human race is treated in these 242 addresses by 199 speakers. The newest aspects of science, economics, government and religion." ---The Rev. John A. MacCallum, D. D., Walnut Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia. "It is the book of the century --- a bible of all faiths, races and countries of the world." ---Mirza Ahmad Sohrab, of Persia; Director, New History Society, N. Y. C. "It is a noble and impressive digest of world philosophy -- unlike any other volume in the world." ---Dr. Percy MacKaye, Litt.D.; Poet-dramatist, Author, Cornish, New Hampshire. "It may be one of the most important books ever published." --- George Sylvester Viereck, Author, Editor, N. Y. C. "**** An extraordinary summary of enlightened world opinion on the problems of mankind, reflecting a world-wide movement toward universal brotherhood." ---LIBERTY (Jan 18, 1936) by Oliver Swift (with Four Stars---LIBERTY'S highest award.) "One of the most constructive and inspiring words that I have ever read." ---The Very Rev. Dean N. R. High Moor, M.A., D.D., Trinity Cathedral, Pittsburgh. "The book-of-the-year. The book-of-the-age. Next to the Bible, the greatest religious book ever written." ---The Rev. J. Leonard Farmer, Ph.D., D.D., Professor of Philosophy-religion, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas. "An antidote for pessimism, a thundering answer to cynics, a thrilling challenge to narrow prejudices of race and creed." ---E. J. Duncan-Clark, LL.D., editorial writer, in the CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, (Nov. 16, 1935). "A remarkable collection of addresses by spiritual leader from all over the world." ---ST. LOUIS STAR-TIMES (Jan. 23, 1936). "As a symposium of present-day thought on high themes of political, cultural and religious interest, this volume is unrivaled. it will find its ways into all college and public libraries." ---John Haynes Holmes in UNITY (Dec. 15, 1935.) "Entitled to the word unique. Not a problem with which the world is confronted today escapes discussion." ---Rochester, N.Y. TIMES UNION, (Nov. 9, 1935.) "A beautiful book." ---President D.W. Morehouse, Ph.D., LL.D., Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. 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Address Your Order to WORLD FELLOWSHIP HOTEL MORRISON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS [June 15, 1936] My dear Ms Terrell- How are you: Dr. and I always think of you so very pleasantly, and we hope you are keeping well. During these going on three years since Monroe's passing there are many Guardian statements I have not mailed out. I am starting on Washington DC now. Perhaps, the only monument Monroe will leave will be the perpetuation of the Guardian that is made possible by the continued subscriptions of his friends. With Kindest Wishes from us both, I am Very sincerely yours Maude Trotter Steward 932 Tremont St. Boston Mass June 15, 1936 Carrie Chapman Catt 120 Paine Avenue New Rochelle June 15, 1906 Mrs. Mary C. Terrell, 1615 S Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: I have been away from home for some ten days on a trip into Virginia. Just before I left, I received a letter from Mrs. Swift in which she suggested that I should write a little article about you for the Oberlin Alumni magazine. I was unable to do it, because I had so many other things on my schedule ahead of that request that which had to be done before I left. I was obliged to tell her that I was very sorry to be unable to do it. Upon my return home, Saturday night, I found a note from her, saying the publication date of the magazine had been postponed and that there would still be time if I could get it there between June 15th and 16th, so, on Sunday morning, I promptly went at it. I read all the material about you which I had kept in a folder. I thought most of it had been widely used in leaflets that had been printed, so I did not mention some of the things and tried to make an excuse for writing it. I do not think it will do any special good, but I have mailed it to Mrs. Swift and am sending you, herewith, a copy. Mrs. Smith sent me a clipping from some Oberlin paper, perhaps the Alumni paper in which the explanation is made as to how honorary degrees are chosen. The pencil marks have been made by either you or Mrs. Swift. I do not know which one of you sent it to me. At any rate, I will need it no more, so I am returning it to you. Since it is a clipping, there will not be many duplicates of it. I have said to Mrs. Swift that I think you will not get the degree now or ever, because I think that no matter what anyone says, some one at Oberlin is convinced that you started the whole business. You did not, of course, and the only people that could defend you are those in that group in Washington who made the first proposal. Concerning honorary degrees, I think the average college picks out people, not because they are worthy of being honored, but because their position in the world is such that it reflects glory upon the college to grant the degree. Personally, I know nothing about Oberlin. I think I was never there, but I do think this is a reactionary period and that, very likely, Oberlin suffers from that disease, as well as other institutions. -2- I have an unreliable memory in these days, like most people, but if I remember aright, I had ordered a dinner ticket for you and I also had a complimentary ticket for you to all the sessions of the Conference on the Cause and Cure of War, but you did not come get them and, consequently, I did not see you last winter. I inquired about you, but I did not get any satisfactory answer to my query. I would be very glad to know how you are and if all is well with you. You might tell me how old you are. You can trust me not to tell anyone else. If I know your age, I can estimate just how much chance there is to go on with this campaign. I am now 77 1/2. In my trip to Virginia, I saw an old suffragist who is 90 and she asked me how old I was. When I told her, she chuckled and said I was a mere child. Blessings on you. Very sincerely, Carrie Chapman Catt CCC:HW. There is one graduate of Oberlin that I may know better and admire more than most of her fellow alumni - Mary Church Terrell, class of 1884, by exceptional ability, has brought honor to her college, her sex, and her race. In 1898, thirty-eight years ago, she spoke upon the program of the Annual Convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. It was a long and illustrious procession of men and women who marched through the years across that platform. Speakers were invited because their presence lent influence to our cause or because they could make a telling, convincing address. For the latter reason. Mrs. Terrell had been invited. She presented a pleasing appearance and possessed what the world calls a "platform presence". Add a musical, well modulated voice and any audience might have been prepared for an enjoyable half hour, but the convention was astounded by her logic and eloquence. Her address was pronounced the gem of the entire program. No one who heard her then ever forgot the occasion or failed to note her after career. In 1904, she was invited at the request of the American auxiliary to speak at the great Congress of the International Council of Women in Berlin. She spoke in German, French, and English (having studied in Europe for three years after taking her second degree at Oberlin). So thoroughly did she know these languages, that she was eloquent in all three. Again, she won the unanimous approbation of the convention and, in addition, became the favorite of the European press. I heard both of these remarkable speeches. -2- Meanwhile, she was continuously a popular lecturer in this country, speaking in all parts of the nation, at Chautauqua Forums, and lecture courses. She addressed the students of most women's colleges and of many men's colleges. She spoke to all well known colleges and schools for colored youth in the South. At the same time, she was a prolific writer as well, her articles having been published in many magazines and newspapers. In 1894, woman suffragists of the District of Columbia, after six years of effort, succeeded in gaining consent to the appointment of two women to the Board of Education. Mrs. Terrell was one of the two first appointed, a position she held for eleven years, a longer period than any other member enjoyed. She helped to organize the National Association of Colored Women and was its first president for some time. She was also a charter member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Thus she lived an exceedingly busy life. For forty years or more, Mrs. Terrell expended her entire energies in serving good causes. Especially did she serve the welfare of her race and her sex. Both have profited much by her devoted and practical aid. Oberlin was the first College in the modern world to open her doors to women. It was, however, clearly demonstrated that even Oberlin had not interpreted women's education very liberally since, for several years after the first graduation of women in 1841, the essays of women graduates on commencement Day were read by a member of the Faculty instead of the student herself. Nevertheless, Oberlin did lead the way and women all the world around are grateful for her early courage. Oberlin opened her doors to colored men at the same time. In Mrs. Terrell, her race found a bold friend and a tireless defender. -3- Her race and her sex appreciate the value of her never pausing helpfulness to their respective evolution, so nobly inaugurated by Oberlin more than one hundred years ago. I hope the long line of distinguished Oberlin graduates are as proud of the contribution to human liberty made by their college and are as appreciative of the service of Mary Church Terrell to Oberlin's immortal causes as are many of us who have never stepped upon her campus. Carrie Chapman Catt President, National American Woman Suffrage Association WE MUST ELECT A REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT FOR PROSPERITY AND SECURITY OF GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL ALLIED REPUBLICAN COUNCIL INCORPORATED THE NORRIS BLDG.--5TH AND F STS., N. W. WASHINGTON, D.C. HON. CHARLES E. SHREFFLER Chariman Broker and Financier, Ohio and Florida E. W. MARTIN Vice Chariman Assistant to the Chariman; Chairman, Fraternal League of America, Maine. JAMES A. BROWN Secretary President , Golden Rule. C. E. Union, District of Columbia, and Trustee, Internationi Soci- ety of Christian Endeavor. HON. A. W. KING Assistant Secretary Attorney at Law, Tennesse and Michigan. HON. VINCENT CARTER Vice Chairman Grand Exalted Ruler, Elks of the World, New York. RT. REV. W. W. MATTHEWS Vice Chairman Bishop, Foreign Missions, A. M. E. Zion Church, District of Columbia. JAMES. A. HUGHES Vice Chairman Patriotic Leader, California HON. GEORGE W. LAWRENCE Vice Chairman President, National. Bar Associ- ation, Illinois EDWARD W. CRUMP Vice Chairman National Chaplain, Army and Navy Union, District of Colum- bia. HON. HOWARD B. SHOFNER Vice Chairman Chairman, Repunlican State Ex- ecutive Committee, Tennessee. HON. NATHAN GOFF Vice Chairman Treasurer, Republican State Ex- exutive Committee, West Virginia. CHAS D. FREEMAN Vice Chairman President, Colored Voters League, Chattanooga; Publisher Chattanooga Observer, Tennessee RT. REV. J. W. WOOD Vice Chairman Grand Chancellor, Knight of Pythias, District of Columbia. J. FRANKLIN WILSON Vice Chairman Patriotic Leader; Attorney at Law. REV. W. A. TAYLOR Vice Chairman Vice President, New England Baptist Missionary Convention, District of Columbia. HON. J. A. GUTHRIE Vice Chairman State Grand Master of Mason, A. F. and A. M. Tennessee.**] [** HON. MENALCUS LANKFORD Vice Chairman Ex-Congressman, Virginia. J. M. HENSHAW Press Relations Missouri. RT. REV. L. W. KYLES, D.D. Vice Chairman Bishop, A. M. E. Zion Church North Carolina. HON. HARRY C. SMITH Vice Chairman Ex-Member State Assembly and Editor, The Gazette, Ohio. HON. H. HOUSTON Vice Chaiman Editor Charlotte Post, North Carolina. ------- FINANCE COMMITTEE Charles E. Shreffler James A. Brown E. W. Martin June 15, 1936 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S. Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Your name has been suggested to us relative to making speeches and working in general for the Republican Party. We are very desirous of appointing you on our staff as one of our Vice-Chairmen. We desire to have you make a Radio Address in the very near future in this city, and elsewhere over the country. If you desire to join our staff we will be pleased to have you come to this office for a confrence at your earliest convenience. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation. I am, Yours for a REPUBLICAN VICTORY IN 1936. E. W. Martin. E. W. Martin, Vice-Chairman. REGISTER AND VOTE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET HEADQUARTERS NATIONAL ALLIED REPUBLICAN COUNCIL INCORPORATED THE NORRIS BLDG.--5TH AND F STS., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D. C. Dear American Citizen: This is to advise you that a National organization has been formulated with central offices in this city, which is formed for the avowed purpose of the election of President and Vice President of the United States, and members to Congress both House and Senate on the regular and Progressive Republican Platforms, also the Farmer Laborite, whenever advisable; and to enter the State Primary elections throughout the United State, whenever it may benefit our true American form of Government. We desire your most loyal support in every way possible in this great National Campaign to protect and preserve the Constitution of the United States of American, and to foster good government, to which all law abiding citizens are entitled, and to combat the Roosevelt Autocracy, that is being forced upon us at this time whose administration advocates the destruction of our Constitution and present form of government. Will you stand idly by and let this happen? No! I am sure you will not. Let us all work together and make America safe for Americans. Kindly be advised that this organizations and affiliated branches propose to distribute over one hundred million pieces of literature from our offices to all parts of the United States to awaken every red-blooded American citizen to his sense of duty to help save America from the Roosevelt-Bolsheviki-Fascistic-Anarchistic-Communistic and Socialistic Administration. We desire to have you to serve as an executive, active if possible, and if it will not be possible for you to serve personally, will you serve on our Advisory Committee? Will you join with us in this great fight which promises to be one of the greatest that has been witnessed since the formation of our National Government. We must defeat every member of Congress at the polls this year who advocates a change of the principles and functions of our Supreme Court. Kindly advise this office in what capacity you are willing to serve in said Council. Any assistance you may care to render will be greatly appreciated, for we can not understand how any law abiding American citizen could think of supporting further the Roosevelt Administration of Bureaucracy, which has wasted and squandered billions of dollars of the taxpayers money, unlawfully and will continue to do so, if elected for another term. I am thanking you in advance for whatever interest you desire to take in this Campaign; for I am sure you will want to help us in winning one of the greatest victories in 1936 that has ever been witnessed in the history of our government. I also wish to advise you that this is an Inter-racial Organization comprising all nationalities. We are looking forward for you early reply. We are Yours sincerely, Richard H Broxton First Negro World's Fair In History A Century of Negro Progress Lake Como, Fort Worth, Texas Starting June 15 DIRECTOR GENERAL T.S. Boone VICE CHAIRMAN A.B. Borders SECRETARY E.H. Hudson ASST. SECRETARY H.I.E. Blackmon MEDICINE G.M. Munchus R.A. Ransom DENISTRY G.D. Flemmings J.S. Harris EDUCATION L.M. Johnson A.M. Moore LOCAL STATISTICS W.C. Jones STATE STATISTICS T.S. Boone AMUSEMENT C.W. Flint EMPLOYMENT O.C. Crook ART Mrs. Cora Woodall Mrs. H.E. Williams MUSIC E.H. Boatner W.F. Bledsoe PUBLICITY C.H. Hampton DECORATION C.H. Hannah Jas. Brown Chas. Allen BOOSTING C.E. Lindsay SPORTS AND ATHLETICS Ad. Brown M. Bates PAGEANTRY A.R. Griggs J.S. Harris EXHIBITS Miss Ophelia Jefferson DRAMATICS Mrs. C.W. Flint Gene Askey PUPPETRY Mrs. M. Platt PERFORMANCES Miss Bennye Reeves CARPENTRY Chas. Robinson ELECTRICS Chas. Harrison SOCIOLOGY Mrs. C.E. Lindsay Miss. M.E. Pennybacker PHOTOS C. Littlejohn COMMITTEES Mrs. L.M. Hamilton Mrs. M.H. Spearman Y.M.C.A. S.H. Fowler RELIGION Dr. J.H. Smith MORTICIANS H.B. Hardee H. Davis HEADQUARTERS: 509 Grove St. June 16, 1936 Mrs. Mary C. Terrell 1615 S St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Friend, This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of the independence of the State of Texas, the Lone Star State. One hundred years ago the yoke of Mexican dominance was lifted through the intrepidity and heroism of such stalwart sons of Texas as Bowie, Crockett, Houston, and others. In these struggles for Texas independence a definite showing was made by Negroes. No character in all Texas history played a more definite and vital part in efforts to liberate Texas from the Mexican yoke than did Joe Griffin and other Negroes whose names are not commonly mentioned in the annals of Texas History. Because of the vital part which has been played by Negroes in Texas life, it has been thought and regarded proper and fitting that Negroes make some definite contribution to the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of Texas Independence. As one of the leaders of the nation and admirers of worthy ventures and extraordinary accomplishments, you are hereby accorded a very special invitation to be present to attend the Exposition, "A Century of Negro Progress", to be staged in Fort Worth, Texas, June 15th through November 15th, 1936, on one of the most beautiful sites in the world. To evidence the keenness of our desire to have you present at this Exposition, we are herewith enclosing a season ticket entitling you to general admission to the Exposition grounds during the entire period of the Exposition. The value of this ticket is $10.00, but as a special complimentary expression by us to you, I am suggesting that you favor the management of this Exposition with a remittance of $3.00 and upon your arrival at the Exposition grounds, when you make your visit to Texas to attend the Texas Centennial celebrations, give no concern to further payments of admission to "A Century of Negro Progress" during the entire period of your stay in our city and state in attendance of the several Centennial Expositions. This Exposition, despite its stupendous magnitude, will not be complete should you fail to attend and lend the power of your influence and the dignity of your personality to the same. We truly will expect you. Yours sincerely, T S Boone T.S. Boone TSB/bt IT'S YOUR FAIR SO BE THERE Season Ticket To A Century of Negro Progress First Negro World's Fair In History Lake Como, Fort Worth, Texas, June 15- Nov. 15 Issued To Mary C. Terrell This Season Ticket Good For Genral Admission To Exposition Grounds For Entire Duration Of "A Century Of Negro Progress" T S Boone DIRC. GER'L No. 1704 Miss Irene Lewisohn - 133 West 11 Street - New York June 17th, 1936 Dear Mrs. Terrell: I'm so sorry that I was unable to reach you before you left town. I tried to telephone you the end of last week, but you had already gone. It was very gracious of you to remember any connections that I may have been able to make for you so many years ago, and I am more than happy that things worked out to your satisfaction abroad. I look forward to seeing you when you are in New York again. With all good greetings, Sincerely, Irene Lewisohn Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 901 Rhode Island Avenue, N. W. Washington, D.C. 599 Chandler Ave Detroit Mich June 20th 1336 Mrs. Mary C. Terrell My Dear Mrs. Terrell, just a line to remind you that the 28th is drawing near and that of course we are expecting you. Will you please write me just what time to expect you and over what road. I have a committee to meet you at what ever time you arrive. Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience. I am sincerily yours (Mrs.) Sadie L. Lindsay Vice President of City and State Ass'n Chrmn. Local Committee 90 So. Professor St. Oberlin, O- June 21, '36 My very dear Mollie; What a nice little story Mrs. Catt wrote, brief and right to the point - I have just been writing to thank her - She is a fine woman! The article is to appear in the July number - It was pretty full of Commencement material, but the editor took pains to put the story and the picture together in an attractive way (if it comes out as was shown to me, and I guess it will) and tells me she has it all set up, so I guess there will be no slip. I loved Mrs. Catt's last sentence! The editor said that the picture would be very good for printing - Fortunately I had delayed sending it, altho' I wrote you that I was doing so - I requested that the photo be treated carefully and returned to me - I'll send it back as soon as I receive it - I presume the magazine may be delayed a little. I hope it will be out before I sail - (July 11 - S.S. "Vulcania" - Italian Lines) - I shall see that you have a copy - I wonder if you take it - I think the Commencement number will be of more general interest than the usual ones, and I am so glad to have attention called to an Alumna who certainly is outstanding! I declare I do not know what to think of Pres. Wilkins - I wish I could believe in him - but I always question his sincerity - I cannot bear to lose confidence in my College - but things do not seem the same nowadays - I enjoyed knowing little Miss Wesley and wonder what she really thinks of Oberlin and her treatment here. She told me that she hoped her sister would not come here - Oh for the good old days of Pres. Fairchild and Mrs. Johnston - Yet I do not wish to be always harking back to the "good old days" There must be changes and youth is at the head - Nevertheless in many ways the world seems going backward - In other respects we can see improvement - I guess "God is still in His heaven" - I hope that you will have a comfortable summer, and that your Oxford meetings and thoughts will be a help - You must try to forget all the injustice to which you have been subjected - and as I write the advice I know that you cannot forget it - I have a sore spot of my own to try to put out of mind - There is nothing so galling as injustice! I am glad that Mrs. Hummell made that effort - It will help - And I believe Mrs. Catt's appreciation will attract attention - I mean to send your letter or part of it to Daisy Mather - She is a sane person, and I want her to know all about this affair - Brace up my Dear, and take good care of yourself - Lovingly always, Nettie - Mrs. Annette S. Morgan 645 N. Fourth Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan June 22, 1936 My Dear Mrs. Terrell; Received your letter of June 18 in reply to same your traveling expenses will be taken care of after the engagement. You pay your trip to Detroit, and both fares, that is fare to and from Detroit, will be reimbursed by the executive board of the State, as you know all expenses of Convention will be be referred to above board. P. S. Very sorry I could not enclose a program, as they have not reached me as yet. 2 I would advise that you plan to arrive in Detroit, saturday sometime that you might have time to rest before your appearance Sunday the 28th at 3 00 P.M. at the Mass meeting, I also advise that you take the taxi direct to , Lucy Thurman Branch Y.W.C.A. You will ask for Mrs. C. S. Smith, whom you know very well I am sure, Reservations have been provided for you there, I know you will be very comfortable and happy. Yours, "Lifting as we Climb" Mrs. Annette Morgan State Chairman of Program IMPROVED BENEVOLENT and PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD Office Of Grand Exalted Ruler J.Finley Wilson POST OFFICE Box 1824 Telephone, Potomac 1171 Washington, D.C. J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Ruler 1813 Vernon Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. James E. Kelly, Grand Secretary 800 Twelfth Street, North Birmingham, ALA. Edward W. Henry, Grand Treasurer 758 South Martin Street Philadelphia, PA. Dr. S.H. George Grand Esteemed Leading Knight 9th & Tenn Sts., Paducah, KY. Roy S. Bond Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight 14 E. Pleasant Street, Baltimore, MD. Joseph A. Brown Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight 30 Hamilton Place, New York City John F. Ross Grand Inner Guard 516 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. John Freeman Grand Esquire 703 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA. Claude S. White Grand Tiler 901 West 26th Street, Indianapolis, IND Hon. Perry W. Howard Grand Legal Advisor 613 F St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Rev. W. Geo. Avant, Grand Chaplain 305 Pine St., Durham, N.C. WM. C. Hueston Commissioner Of Education GRAND TRUSTEES Col. John R. Marshall, 3630 Calumet Ave., Chicago, ILL. Brazil J. Bryant, 2634 E. Lafayette Ave., Detroit, MICH. Gray Hoyt, 1613 Artic Ave., Atlantic City, N.J. George Milliner, 838 Ave. C., Norfolk, VA. Edward W. Simons 266 West 139th St., New York City GRAND AUDITORS James B. Allen, 37 West 130th Street, New York City James T. Copper, 4953 South PArkway, Chicago, Illinois Samuel B. Mitchell, 37 West 130th St., New York City Walter Land, Director Civil Liberties 424 Cove St., Norfolk, VA. Dr. William J. Thompkins, Chairman Of Health Commission, 412 5th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Dr. Chas. B. Fisher, Grand Medical Director, 1500 Tea Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. W.T. Meade Grant, Director Junior Elks, 1116 Vallence St., New Orleans, LA. J.T. Rhines Director Of Athletics, 3rd and I Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C. W.W. Barnum, Chairman Publishing Board, 41 Bethel Street, Hagerstown, MD. William H. Vodery, Grand Bandmaster, 1893 7th Avenue, New York City C.C. Valle, Grand Organizer 1920 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA. William E. Hamilton Grand Master Of Social Sessions 228 W. 140th Street, New York, N.Y. June 22nd, 1936. Mrs Mary Church Terrell 1615 S St. N.W. Washington D.C. Dear Dt. Terrell: Your good letter received and I thank you. Yes we had a big time at the Convention in Cleveland. The Voters' League helped Brother Roberts to win his contest by a unanimous vote and we were also able to get three of our group on the Credential Committee, the first time in many years and to get two planks in on the Race question. We beat Walter Brown, the father of the lily-whiteism for membership on the National Committee. Now if you will write Colonel Little he will be very happy to exchange the defective book for one which is complete, and I hope you will comment on the book as he is a wonderful character and very appreciative even though immensely rich and a man of culture. Trusting all goes well with you and kindest regards to Prof Parks, and your devoted Daughter Phyllis, and I am leaving for Calif., Wednesday. I remain Yours sincerely & fraternally, J Finley Wilson J. Finley Wilson Grand Exalted Ruler. JFW.r Sojourner Truth Hall Howard University Washington D.C. June 23, 1936 Dear Mrs. Terrill, I left the city last Wednesday unexpectedly hence the reason for my not communicating with you. I have attempted twice today to reach you by phone but have decided to play safety first and am sending a note instead. The Oxford Group. meeting will be held in Sojourner Truth Hall (Dormitory I) at 7:30 P.M. Sunday, June 28. Please let me know if you will be able to attend and if you will be bringing a guest or guests.-- Sincerely yours Ethel R. Stephens National Association of Colored Women, Inc. Organized 1896 Affiliated with National Council of Women Maintains Fredrick Douglass Memorial Home, Washington, D. C. June 25 1936 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 "S" Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: Now that Congress has adjourned without taking any action on our bill, we shall have to look forward to having it presented at the next session. Although I am disappointed I feel that our efforts have not been in vain as we have been successful in bringing the matter to the attention of some of the Congressmen as well as the public generally. I received a letter from Mrs. R. R. Moton yesterday, pledging the assistance of herself and Dr. Moton. The Central Association, comprising twelve State Associations, meets with us in August, 16th to 19th inclusive. I plan to ask them to get behind the bill. I hope that the club leaders will be more active in their support of the bill next January. If Dr. Waring will call an Executive meeting in Washington next January so that the women could see their Congressmen while there, it would be more effective than writing letters. I hope to so arrange my affairs as to be able to spend the greater part of January in Washington. And I am asking you to try to arrange yours so that you can be home during January, too. Perhaps we can plan a way to compensate you for the month. I know how valuable your time is and with your many speaking engagements it will mean a sacrifice for you to give us a months of intensive work. However before January arrives we shall be able to have a conference and plan our method of procedure for January. In the meantime I am happy to know that you will have the opportunity of speaking on the Exposition before three State Federations. I am deeply grateful to you for your interest and help; it has meant more to me than I am able to express. I hope that success will eventually crown our efforts. With kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely, Jane E. Spaulding Mrs. A. L. Spaulding Sc [Jun 25, 1936] 303 Roosevelt St. Huntington Terrace Md. Dear Mrs. Terrell, The inclosed check is a contribution from the Washington Socialist Local to the Inter-Racial Com. towards the publishing of the report on conditions in the colored schools of the District. I should greatly appreciate it if you would send an acknowledgement of it to Mr. I Geraci. If you have the Inter-Racial Committee stationery please use it and also kindly add a word about our work. There is a young group of college men and women in the local that can assist us to give publicity to our endeavor. Mr. Geraci lives at 1449 N ST. N.W. With best wishes, Sincerely, Ethel S. Cohen June 25, 1936 Motto "The End Crowns The Work" Empire State Federation of Women's Clubs, Inc. Founded 1908 By Mrs. Alice Wiley Seay Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Florence H. Epps 67 Glencar Avenue New Rochelle, N.Y. President Mrs. Bessie Harden Payne 452 Grand Concourse, New York, N.Y. Chairman of Executive Board Mrs. Cicily Gunner Vice-President Mrs. Betty Johnson Recording Secretary Mrs. Ada Talbert Financial Secretary Mrs. Olga Galloway Treasurer Mrs. Florence Monroe Historian Mrs. M.M. Harden Parliamentarian Mrs. Florence Wright Chaplain Mrs. Mary Miller Auditor Mrs. Sylvia Smith Honorary Presidents Mrs. Frances Keyser Brooklyn, N.Y. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert Buffalo, N.Y. Mrs. M.C. Lawton Brooklyn, N.Y. Mrs. Addie W. Hunton Brooklyn, N.Y. Mrs. Elizabeth Talbert Buffalo, N.Y. Regional Presidents Mrs. S.J. Freeman New York City Mrs. Eliza Bullock New Rochelle, N.Y. Mrs. Lena Jackson Beacon, N.Y. Mrs. F. Felton Albany, N.Y. Mrs. Jessie J. Cooper Brooklyn, N.Y. Mrs. Dora Lee Buffalo, N.Y. 6/26/36, My dear Mrs. Terrill, Your letter written me while in New York City was received but I was on my way to Newburg. You didn't indicate in your letter just what you wanted to see me about. However, I am sure you will be good enough to write me or perhaps we may have some time to talk in Rochester. Our meeting is July 7-9. We would be very pleased to have you throughout our meeting. The young women have all day Tuesday. The time is short and we are all looking forward to a very fine meeting. The committee have changed their plans and are last night meeting will not be a dinner meeting after all. Yours cordially Bessie H. Payne. The company will appreciate suggestions from its patrons concerning its service WESTERN UNION Class of Service - This is a full-rate Telegram or Cablegram unless its deferred character is indicated by a suitable sign above or preceding the address. R.B. White President Newcomb Carlton Chairman of the Board J. C. Willever First Vice-President [*Feb. 30-36]*] 1201-s [*JR*] [*(50)l*] SIGNS DL = Day Letter NM = Night Message NL = Night Letter LC = Deferred Cable NLT = Cable Night Letter Ship Radiogram The filing time shown in the date line on telegrams and day letters is Standard Time at point of origin. Time of receipt is Standard Time at point of destination. Received at Corner Congress and Shelby Sts., Detroit. Mich. Always Open NDA279 25 DL= TERREHAUTE IND 30 226P 1936 JUN 30 PM 3 50 MRS MARY CHURCH TERRELL= 560 EAST ELIZABETH ST CARE MISS LUCY THURMAN DET= EXPECTING YOU JULY 7 WIRE TIME OF ARRIVAL TO ME AT 426 EAST BLACKFORD STREET INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA IN CARE OF MARY A JOHNSON= GRACE WILSON EVANS. The quickest, surest and safest way to send money is by telegraph or cable ROOM 909A 485 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK CITY WICKERSHAM 2-3624 July 1, 1936 VIA AIR MAIL Miss Mary Church Terrell c/o The Lucy Thurman Y.W.C.A. 569 East Elizabeth Street Detroit, Michigan My dear Miss Terrell: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of June 29th. The meeting in Toledo was held yesterday and is continuing through today. I am sorry that it will be probably too late by the time this letter reaches you for the dates to be of any help. Mrs. Eichel is at the meeting and upon her return I will call this letter to her attention. I am sending you under separate cover, the calls which we issued to the meeting and hope they will be of some help to you. Very sincerely or from Billie Cohen (Secretary to Mrs. Eichel) Norris A. Dodson, Inc. MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS Washington, D.C. ADDRESS 2253 EIGHTH STREET, N.W. PHONE NORTH 6827 July 11, 1936 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell c/o Mrs. Betty Johnson 1196 Morton Street Rochester, N.Y. Dear Mrs. Terrell: Your letter of July 2, was received today. The delay was caused by your failure to affix a stamp to your letter. I sent you several pieces of mail to your Detroit address and I trust they were forwarded to you. There has been no mail of importance recently; just circulars and publications. I will hold these. Temperature in sune here yesterday reached 120 degrees. The official temperature was 104. A cooling shower brought relief last night and we are all smiling again. Phyllis is at the beach. Mr. Parks is in and out. My family has been down since July 4. We are a happy family. I trust you will continue to find pleasant friends and cool breezes. Buffalo was reported the coolest place in U.S.A. I hope Rochester is competing. Sincerely yours, Norris A. Dodson Norris A. Dodson we are rather scattered for the summer, but many of the women are going out to each other's cottages and having real little get togethers to deepen our fellowship as well as our spiritual lives. There are some large religious conferences here in the fall we shall have meetings to attract them. It is glorious to be given a part in the spread of God's Kingdom on Earth. I remain yours in the fellowship. Hetty Wilson. Mrs. J.A. Wilson Canada July 13, 36. Dear Mrs. Terrell, I have often thought of you. I'd the pleasure of sitting by you sometimes in great Barrington & I'd have liked to see more of you. We have been having some real heat up here more like yours, but we aren't used to temperatures over the 90's. Wasn't Stockbridge grand I felt I learnt a lot from those meetings, on such a high level & from the people I met. Twas very impressed by the Cingalese & his account of the real persecution suffered by the Brahmin who had found Christ. No wonder missionaries in India have so much difficulty in making high-caste converts. I had a wonderful letter from one lady who was at Stockbridge & went home with a new quality of life Everyone in her house was affected, and the hired man went to the Y. and three from it went to Stockbridge Her husband started to read the Bible. her maid to go to church, & [she] each in their several ways was greatly touched, doubtless many will go the whole way. Carrie Chapman Catt 120 Paine Avenue New Rochelle New York July 14, 1936 Mrs. Mary Chruch Terrell, 1615 S. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: Many thanks for your kind letter. Let me say that if anything brings you to New York again, I trust you will not fail to pay me a call. I live in New Rochelle and my telephone number is New Rochelle 4460. You could telephone me when you are in New York and we would arrange a date. I will not reveal your age to anyone and probably will forget it myself. I am glad you belong in the three score years and ten, because that is highly honorable. I am inclined to think the whole world has taken a turn to conservatism. Some people give it the new name of Fascism. Just now there is a tremendous excitement over the fact that the trustees of Mount Holyoke have elected a man president, having had a woman president for one hundred years. I am not so sure what will happen, therefore, Nothing is moving easily at present. The time will come when we shall get out of this mess we are in and when we shall return to some kind of normality. You might have a change then, but I am not so sure we are going to arrive at that point before you and I reach the eighties. I hope, my dear Mrs. Terrell, that you have something interesting in life, something to live for, and something to do. That is the main thing. Life never gets tedious when there is work to be done. You have always been a brave girl and I have always remembered those wonderful speeches you made in the long ago, to say nothing of those you made in the later days. Very sincerely, Carrie Chapman Catt CCC:HW Woman's Parent Mite Missionary Society A. M. E. CHURCH Organized 1874 President Mrs. C.S. Smith 569 E. Elizabeth St. Detroit, Mich. First Vice-President Mrs. Minnie L. Gaines 1522 McCulloh Street Baltimore, Md. Second Vice-President Mrs. Celia A. Gregg 1150 Washington Boulevard Kansas City, Kan. Recording Secretary Mrs. Clara E. Harris 934 North Stricker St. Baltimore. Md. Assistant Recording Secretary Mrs. Lulu I. Brown 927 South Main Street Urbana, Ohio Corresponding Secretary Mrs. M.S.C. Beckett Holmesburg, Pa. Treasurer Mrs. K.B. Hurst 1008 West Lafayette St. Baltimore, Md. Young People's Department Mrs. Esther B. Isaacs 2078 West 29th Place Los Angeles, Calif. Sarah E. Tanner Memorial Fund Mrs. A.M. Wortham 419 Alger Ave. Detroit, Mich. Contingent Fund Mrs. Nettie Crews Wood 4441 Indiana Ave. Chicago, Ill. Statistical Secretary Mrs. Sada J. Anderson 2292 East 95th St. Cleveland, Ohio Editor Carolyn S. Thomas 119 East Highland Ave. Orange, N.J. From Districts Mrs. Mary S. Edwards 1095 St. John Place Brooklyn, N.Y. Mrs. Blanch Nottingham 644 23rd St. Newport News, Va. Mrs. Emma S. Johnson 1727 Tenth Ave. Huntington, W. Va. Mrs. Hattie L. Shelton 3607 Ellis Park Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Ida Mae Moten 2531 Michigan Ave. Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Martha J. Keys 2113 West Walnut St. Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Lydia Smith Ward 907 Linden Street Oakland, Calif. Secretary-Treasurer Mary F. Handy Student Fund Mrs. Mattie B. Coasey 753 George Street Baltimore, Md. July 14, 1936. Mrs Mary Church-Terrell, 1615 S. Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. My dear Molly: I have quite a bit of mail here that was sent on from Washington. I sent a special air-mail letter to Indiana, thinking that I might catch you there at the meeting of the Indiana State Association of Colored Women, but the letter was returned to me marked "unclaimed." I sent it to the Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y.W.C.A. but evidently you did not stop there. I should like to know what disposition I am to make of the mail I have here. Is it to be sent to Washington or to what point? May I hear from you immediately? Lovingly yours, Christine Mrs C. S. Smith, CSS-w. MIN VULCANIA July 16, 1936. Dearest Mollie: What a joy it was to see your familiar face as our ship was departing. We must have spotted each other at once strange to say. for so often people miss one another - We heard you call "Nettie", "Mary Regal" and Mary was as pleased as I was - It was perfectly sweet for you to make the effort to come on that very last day - I wish that I might have seen more of you - If you are in New York when I return in Sept. we must meet - I thank you too for the box of candy which came to my cabin! I am sure that it was enjoyed - by others as well as myself, and I do appreciate your remembering me in that way. Just before I left home I went to the Alumni Office to inquire about the magazine. They said it would be out the last of that week - I left your address and they promised to send a copy to you, and of course to Mrs. Catt. I also left a stamped and addressed envelope for the return of your photograph. I hope it will reach you safely - In case it is not sent at once do not be alarmed for they promised me to keep it safe - They showed me the proof of the article and I thought it very well arranged and the photograph nicely brought out. I love Mrs. Catt's last sentence! We are having a very comfortable trip on the whole - The sea is kind and there is no excessive heat - We have been alone in this great expanse of water, only having seen one ship at a great distance until today when the island "Flores" arrive suddenly and unexpectedly out of the sea, and indicated that we are nearing the Azores - Tomorrow we shall begin our stops and interesting little shore excursions:- at Ponte del Gado, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Algiers, Naples, Palermo, Patras, Ragusa, and Venice, where we leave the ship - We shall then go to the Dolo Mites, then work down to Geneva and the Riviera, on to Barcelona, and probably the Beleaire Islands and then down through Spain to Gibraltar where we take the "Saturnia" for New York - Isn't it a grand itinerary? I sent your letters and note Daisy Matter. I wanted her to know exact facts - Perhaps you will hear from her - I do hope that you will have no more accidents and will enjoy the Summer somewhere - I wonder what you will be up to next - Please keep me informed of all happenings and believe me Always yours lovingly - Nettie Landon and Knox Campaign Club of the Republican State Committee in and for the District of Columbia 1331 G Street, Northwest Washington, D. C. National 9381 Paul E. Lesh President Clyde D. Garrett Vice President Mildred Reeves Secretary Ord Preston Treasurer E.F. Colladay National Committeeman Mrs. Virginia White Speel National Committeewoman Republican State Committee James C. Wilkes Chairman Claude W. Owen Vice Chairman Clyde D. Garrett Secretary Edgar C. Snyder Treasurer July 17, 1936 Dear Mrs. Terrell: Now that the Conventions are over, platforms adopted and candidates nominated, it is time for all loyal Republicans to join immediately in a concerted in harmonious campaign which will lead to an overwhelming victory at the polls in November. The Republican Convention at Cleveland was a momentous event in the history of the Party, and the unanimity of action, subordination of factionalism to the general welfare, and widespread spirit of cooperation assure success. To obtain the united effort and strength of all District of Columbia of Republicans, the Landon and Knox Campaign Club has been organized by the Republican State Committee in and for the District of Columbia and we invite you to join in this work. An application for membership is enclosed herewith and you are urged to sign and return it with your check to the Club offices at the above address. The membership fee is $10.00 (there are no further dues) but any larger sum that you may give will be deeply appreciated and acknowledged. Do not delay in applying for membership. Success of the club depends in a large measure upon a large membership list. The Campaign is now under way and we are counting on your hearty support and the privilege of enrolling your name on the Club's Honor Roll of loyal Republicans within the next few days. Very truly yours, Paul E. Lesh President Washington Tribune PUBLISHED SEMIWEEKLY BY THE WASHINGTON TRIBUNE PUB. CO., INC. 920 U Street. N.W. Phone Potomac 1667 Washington, D.C. VOICE OF 157,000 NEGROES IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL July 21, 1936 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: This is to remind you of your promis to write an article for our Feature Section. May we hear from you soon? Very truly yours, Beatrice M. Murphy Feature Editor BMM/MAG LAW OFFICES FRANCIS E. RIVERS TELEPHONE CHICKERING 4-4424 570 SEVENTH AVENUE, NEW YORK July 23rd, 1936 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Highland Beach Ann Arundel County Maryland. Dear Mrs. Terrell: I received your letter with clippings of the 20th instant and was glad to hear from you. I talked with Mr. Martin one day this week but apparently everything is held up until after the notification ceremonies and an appraisal has been made of the reactions to the speech. I certainly hope that they will get the campaign under way shortly since we all feel that there is a great deal to be done to get the results which we need. Sincerely yours, Francis E. Rivers fer;sb OBERLIN COLLEGE OBERLIN, OHIO July 26, 1936 Mrs. Mary C. Terrell 1615 S Street N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Some little time ago I received through Mr. Ernest Pye a request coming indirectly from Mrs. Frame of China, asking for information about Miss Luella Miner, whose biography she is attempting to write. The enclosed quotation will perhaps indicate what is desired. I tried at Commencement time to get some information from some of Miss Miner's classmates, but was too busy to follow the matter through fully. I am writing therefore to ask that if you can furnish any material which will be of any assistance to Mrs. Frame, [that] you write directly to her as indicated on the enclosure. Both she and I will appreciate any help that you may give. You doubtless know how very significant Miss Miner's work was in China and how stimulating the story of her life is certain to be. Sincerely yours, Florence M. Fitch Professor of Biblical Literature FMF:JW About Dr. Luella Miner "It is of her young years, before and during college, and on her furloughs, that I find the scantiest background. Her two sisters are so much younger than she. So I am turning to you. Can you jot down roughly your impressions of her in those early years? Her favorite pursuits? Recreations? What she did on holidays, vacations? Was she quiet and reserved or "popular" among her college mates? What kind of extra-curriculum activities did she go in for? And of the life at Fisk? Did she talk to you of her desire to go as a missionary?" "I am counting a great deal on what you may remember of the days you were together, of your impressions of her outstanding characteristics, what you felt were her greatest contributions to life as whole, of her dependence on art, music, poetry, scenery, what she enjoyed doing best, --anything which you feel might help me to make her picture more complete and vivid." Send information to Dr. Alice Browne France, Yenching College, Peiping, China. Lucy Thurman Branch YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF DETROIT 569 EAST ELIZABETH STREET - DETROIT, MICHIGAN MRS. JOHN A. LOOMIS, CHAIRMAN MRS. MADELINE H. FOWLER, EXECUTIVE July 28 - 1936. My dear Mollie: Immediately on the receipt of your first letter of July 20th I put all the letters that had come here for you into a large envelope addressed it to you in care of Dr. Norris A Dodson. 2258 8th Street, N. W. Washington D.C. put nine cents in postage on it and dropped it into the mail. In the corner of the envelope I put our Y.W.C.A. address so that if anything happened it could be returned to us. I cannot understand why it has not reached its destination. The letter that came from Dr. Dodson addressed to you was returned to him as soon as he wrote Mrs Fowler. I drew a line through your name and marked return to writer as he had his name and address on the envelop. Knowing how important mail can be was the reason I tried to get you in Indianapolis and my letter was returned to me. Please let me know if these letters reach you as I shall be quite anxious until they reach your hands. Was indeed so very happy to have you here for the few days your could stay with me. I did so much enjoy a renewal of the close association of other days. You were an inspiration to our Club women and they are so grateful you could some to them. I hope the summer season will bring you joy and much comfort. It has been terribly hot here. For one week the thermometer stood between 100 and 104. It is lovely now. Will be glad to hear from you at any time Lovingly Kristine S. Smith earliest possible date I like to talk things over with her. You see her and try to have her raise personally a set sum. She can do it. As Chairman & mother of this project I know she feels as keenly as I the need to close up this long overdue debt I shall be home in a few hours. Write after you decide to do this like the good worker you are Yours as ever, Mary F. Waring [7-28-36] THE MILWAUKEE ROAD July 28, 1936 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Washington D.C. Dear Friend: There is much to think about in these lean days. I am tremendously anxious to finish paying for Headquarters. You are thoroughly sold to the proposition. Now you with your wonderful eloquence and fine approach can go out and raise five thousand dollars easily - Will you do this Comb the Southeat Get worthwhile donations from people there in Washington- The train jars so you will not be able to read this- Let us try to burn the mortgage at Texas meeting, I will see Mrs. Bethune at the L.M. Hershaw, President 2215 13th Street, N.W. Louis R. Mellinger, Secretary 1638 15th Street, N.W. The Robert H. Terrell Law School 1922 13th Street. N. W. Washington. D.C. George A. Parker, Dean 1214 You Street, N.W. Phone: North 8843 July 30, 1936. PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Highland Beach Anne Arundel County, Maryland. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am directed to extend to you a cordial invitation to accept membership on the Board of Trustees of The Robert H. Terrell Law School. It will be very much appreciated if you will indicate at your earliest convenience whether you will accept the position. By direction of the Board of Trustees: Respectfully yours, Louis R Mehlinger Louis R. Mehlinger, Secretary. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN Organized 1896 Affiliated With NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN Maintains FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL HOME July 1936 Dear Member: Another Club year has dawned for the National Association of Colored Women. At the call of the National President, The members of the Administrative Board met July 6th at The Club House of the Chicago and Northern District Association, Chicago, Il. After the President delivered her annual message, the agenda was adopted including reports from the following major departments: Mother, Home and Child; Women in Industry; Phyllis Wheatley Association; National Association of Colored Girls; National Headquarters; Scholarship Loan Fund; and the Douglass Memorial Association. The report of the National Treasurer, Mrs.Julia West Hamilton was made and adopted. Mother, Home and Child: Mrs. Belle Fountain, Illinois, requested that a questionnaire be sent out for the purpose of establishing the status of the Home regarding its relation to Relief and re-habilitation. National Headquarters: In the words of Mrs. Christine S. Smith, Michigan, "We have reached the crisis in our affairs and there is no one to whom to turn in such a dilemma except our own membership. Each month we have to pay the Building and Loan Association of Washington, D. C., the sun of ($108.) or ultimately lose our Headquarters, which is unthinkable. Only with the necessary from each and every club woman will we be able to pull out of debt." However, we note how well some of the States have responded. Ohio leads with over ($300.00) paid in last year. Scholarship Loan Fund: Miss Hallie Quinn Brown, Ohio, chairman of the Scholarship Loan Fund, made a most encouraging report, having granted three loans since the meeting of the National in Cleveland. Many other worthy applicants are now being considered. The Board voted to place at the disposal of the Scholarship Loan Committee, the dividend coming from our deposit in the defunct Binga Bank and such interest as may accrue from other deposits. OFFICERS DR. MARY F. WARING, President 4557 Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Daisy E. Lampkin Vice-Pres. Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart, Ex. Sec'y. 800 Lincoln, Evansville, Ind. Mrs. Lethia C. Fleming, Chr. Ex. Bd. 2342 East 40th Street, Cleveland, Ohio Mrs. Mayme Josenberger, Arkansas Mrs. Ida Franklin Henderson, (Ga.) Sec'y. Mrs. Mollie Franklin, (Okla.), Sec'y. Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, Treas. Headquarters, 1114 O St., Washington, D. C. Mrs. Lillian J. Brown, Statistician Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Parliamentarian 2 Dues: In view of the fact that many of the States have not sent in their dues for 1935-36, the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart, Indiana, was instructed to formulate plans for raising money and to send letters to the State officers urging them to send in their per capita tax of 50 ยข yearly at the close of their State convention. Affiliations: The annual dues of ($100.00) was paid to the National Council of Women; ($25.00) to the National Association for the Study of Negro History and ($25.00) to the National Negro Congress for memberships. A beautiful day of constructive work was very fittingly closed with a dinner at the home of the National President and a reception following at the Club House of the Chicago and Northern District Association. Mrs. Belle Fountain, the official hostess was ably assisted by Mesdames Ella Mitchell, Jeanette Smith and Nannie Reed. The Administrative Board members are: Dr. Mary F. Waring, Illinois; Mrs. Daisy E. Lampkin, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Christine S. Smith, Michigan; Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Mayme Josenberger, Arkansas; Mrs. Lethia C. Fleming, Ohio; Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Ohio; Mrs. A. B. DeMent, Texas; Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Virginia; Mrs. Belle Fountain, Illinois; Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Nettie L. Napier, Tennessee; Mrs. Estelle Davis, Ohio; Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, Florida; Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart, Indiana. Looking forward to a glorious Convention at Fort Worth, Texas in 1937 and asking your continued co-operation for a greater National Association of Colored Women, I am yours for Service Respectfully, Mary F. Waring President, N.A.C.W. Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.