CORRESPONDENCE Jan. 1953 34 T St NW Washington 1, DC January 2, 1953 Dear Mrs. Terrell: Was so nice to see you in Kann's just before Christmas and to see you looking so well. The Christmas season I hope, was quietly pleasant for you. At our brief meeting I mentioned to you the incident at Herzog's Restaurant near 12th and Main, on the wharf, the only restuarant on the waterfront which has a second floor or balcony. 2. On Thursday November 13, 1952 my brother, Dr. Lloyd A. Hall of Chicago, Technical Director of Griffiths Laboratories, with plants and offices in Chicago, New Jersey, California and Canada met with the Eastern Manager Mr. Griffith, son of the late founder and owner, and officials of the Food and Drug Administration, Federal Security Agent, in Conference, at the Department of Agriculture, on an important matter. Mr. Griffith had come from New York & he, from Chicago, for the conference at 9 A.M. Thursday morning 3 Shortly after the noon hour, or at least at the close of the long conference Mr. Griffith, my brother & Food & Drug officials went to Herzog's for lunch. They had been seated, I understand, for some time, pleasantly continuing "shop" talk, when Mr. Griffith became a bit irritated at the length of time they had been seated and no effort had been made to serve them. He mentioned this to the group. Mr brother Dr. Hall stated he felt it was because of his presence, knowing Washington was difficult in this direction. The others present felt this could not be true. 4 Mr. Griffith, an Illinoian by birth was doubly irritated and sought to find the reason for the delay. He was told that the restaurant did not serve negroes. The group of prominent chemists highly incensed, left the restaurant. It is probably they lunched at the Statler where Mr. Griffith reserves 2 rooms usually & where many business men meet him and my brother - Dr. Hall, on occasions where they are in D.C. on trade matters. They left by plane for New York at 4 PM- having papers to go over before an important conference at 9 Friday A.M. It was the first time my brother has been -5- refused here. Of course Mother & I felt badly about it, as we are now resident here, although Illinois by birth & schooling & living - however we are concerned about the community in which we now have affiliated ourselves - that it may "see the light" on the points which are so unfair, so shallow, so useless and so effective for Soviet propaganda uses among Asiatic & other darker races who are not yet satisfied as to the treatment accorded to dark peoples by the U.S - especially that accorded its very own dark peoples. I record this incident met by Dr. Hall - Mr. Griffith & the Food & Drug men, because it is another hurdle -6- to be made in this great work you have so earnestly & effectively begun here in the District. It has awakened many individuals of the other race - to the shameful inequalities. In the instance I record for you - a man of whom we are proud, one of our highest ranking internationally known industrial, food chemists completing a conference on important matters with officials of one of our Government Agencies - cannot lunch amid pleasantry & with lack of restraint, among business associates at a restaurant of choice, because of color. It is shameful we know. These conditions must and will be eliminated. It takes time, patience & perseverance. 7 God is with us 'though the going sometimes looks "rough". We hope to see you soon, Mother & I, until then, God bless & keep you in your fight to help those who need help & to [bring] break the bars of discrimination & segregation in this fair city. May the New Year bring added successes to your efforts and to you, continual courage, good health, & many blessings. Sincerely Marguerite J. Hall 1717 Otis Street, N.E. Washington 18, D.C. January 2, 1953 My dear Mrs. Terrell, It is with pleasure that I write to invite you to be an honored guest at Beta Sigma's 40th Birthday celebration. It will be a very informal gathering at the Delta House, 1314 Twelfth St., N.W., January 13 at eight o'clock. Remembering other years when you have joined with us at these observances, we are hoping that you will again find time to share the evening with us. [again] If you like we shall arrange to have a soror "collect and deposit you" again at your home. May I hear from you as to whether you can come. Yours sincerely, H. Jeanne Tanner H. Jeanne Tanner YOUNG WOMEN'S LEAGUE, INC. Washington, D. C. "Dedicated to Community Service" January 5, 1953 Dear Friend and Patron: The Young Women's League, Incorporated, of Washington, D. C., will present the "Westminster Choir" of Westminster College, Princeton, New Jersey, at 8:30 P.M., on Tuesday, January 27, 1953, at the Lisner Auditorium, Twenty- first and H Streets, Northwest, Washington, D. C. The choir-- of international, as well as radio and television fame--will be presented for the benefit of the Pediatric Service of Freedmen's Hospital. Will you honor us by being a Patron? Tickets for patrons are three dollars ($3.00) each, and must be purchased before January 16, 1953, if your name is to appear in the Program. Make checks or money orders payable to the Young Women's League, Inc, 1350-Newton St. N.W. Ta. 9-7088 With our warm personal regards, we are Sincerely, THE YOUNG WOMEN'S LEAGUE, INC. Cecelia Burke, Chairman, Ticket Committee Celestine Harris, Chairman, Concert Committee (Tear) National Association of Colored Women, Inc. Affiliated with the [*Organized 1986*] National Council of Women U.S.A., Inc. and International Council of Women of the World. [*Incorporated 1904*] Maintains Frederick Douglass Memorial Home and Property. Established National Scholarship Fund and National Headquarters. 1114 O STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON 5, D.C. PHONE DE cator 8160 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT IRENE McCOY GAINES 3262 Vernon Avenue Chicago 16, Illinois January 5, 1953 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Honorary President National Association Colored Women 1615 S Street, Northwest Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: Many thanks for your lovely Christmas greetings. We continue to read about your splendid work in Washington on interracial lines and are more than proud of you. This is to advise that because of your valuable knowledge of an associations with the distinguished Fredrick Douglas we are are appointing you as Honorary Chairman of our Fredrick Douglas Advisory Board. The Constitution provides that only representatives appointed by State Presidents to the Fredrick Douglas Committee may serve on the Advisory Board, and as you were not the District of Columbia representative appointed by your D. C. President, you could not be appointed by me as a member of this Advisory Board of nine, as they are - per our constitution- selected from the State appointees to the general Douglas Committee. You will be notified of all Advisory Board meetings and we hope we may be honored by your presence. With kind personal regards, Very sincerely yours, Irene McCoy Gaines Irene McCoy Gaines, President [*IMG:lsh*] National Association Colored Women NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO DEFEND NEGRO LEADERSHIP Room 21 1660 Fulton Street Brooklyn 13, N.Y. President 8-2057 January 6, 1953 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, N.W. Washington 9, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: You will see by the enclosed invitation that the Committee to Defend Negro Leadership is having its first public affair affair this coming Sunday afternoon, Jan 11. The reception will honor Negro Leaders who have been victims of attack. We would be happy to have you send a message, wire collect if you wish, to be read at the Sunday affair. Very sincerely yours, Rev. Edward D. McGowan Chairman, Resident Committee HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON 1, D.C. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE January 7, 1953 Mrs. Mary C. Terrell 1615 S St., N.W. Wasington , D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell, I spoke with you by telephone this evening concerning an incident of apparent discrimination at the Longchamps Restaurant at 14th and New York Ave, N. W. This incident occurred on the evening of Jan. 6, 1953. You asked me to send you my name and telephone number and I am complying with your requrest. My name is Dr. Margaret E. Grigsby, and my telephone number is Johnson 2-9634. I would like to express my HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON 1, D.C. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE sincere appreciation for the interest you have shown in my case and I shall continue to look forward to the day when we shall see democracy in actuality in our country. Very sincerely yours, Margaret E. Grigsby, M.d. 1615 S Street NW Washington, DC January 8, 1953 President Harry S. Truman The White House Washington DC Dear Mr. President: I appeal to you with all the strength that my deep devotion to my America gives me- please save the lives of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. I do not know whether they are guilty or not. I am not an expert on atomic science, but I do know that many persons whose knowledge and devotion to this country I respect deeply do believe there is some doubt about their guilt. Many more devoted Americans think that even if they are guilty, death in the electric chair is a punishment too severe. As you know, this is the first time in the history of our country that such a sentence has been imposed in such a case. Mr. President, I have had a life rich in opportunities and rewards. I have seen many injustices done in my time. I know America can outlive injustices. But I have seen my country grow in strength and reach out toward true brotherhood. I have seen it rise in the esteem of millions of my people and other peoples throughout the world. I believe the United States of America is too big, too generous to be unmerciful. I believe America is strong enough to afford generosity. But I know no nation is big enough or strong enough to become spiteful and unmerciful. What, Mr. President, if future developments make it clear that the Rosenbergs are not guilty? What if that discovery comes too late? As one who has lived richly in America, who loves America and respects America, I plead with you, Mr. President, to stay the executioner and let the Rosenbergs live. Earnestly yours, Mary Church Terrell Arthur, the children and I send you all our love. I will phone you as soon as we return. Our 1st anniversary of the court hearing is over and past and STILL NO DECISION! can we really stand any more waiting? All my love, Annie 150 Lefferts Ave. Brooklyn, New York Jan. 9, 1953 Dear Mrs. Terrell, The news just came over the press wires here in New York that you have appealed to the President for clemency for the Rosenbergs. it was very thrilling to hear the report and I want to congratulate you and thank you for the wonderful work you are doing. I called David Rein tonight and he told me that you have written very moving lettters to a host of people urging them to ask for clemency, too. Mrs. Terrell, I feel like weeping fro joy that you are helping [t]so magnificently to save the lives He said he would call you & consult on that point. He also said that there is a difference of opinion on whether to open an office for Inauguration Day & that the meeting will have to decide. He will talk that over with you too. Our problems here are complex but pleasant. We are negotiating for two houses, neither of which may be available. Either one would be very pleasant living. We hope to settle the matter by Sunday, but may have to stay through Wednesday or Thursday. I hope that wretched cold you had is all finished and that you are well and vigorous as always. of the Rosenbergs. You are a very great and wonderful woman and it is a beacon-light in my life that I have the privilege of knowing and working with you. I feel much more hopeful now that this great injustice will yet be averted in time. I called Dave Rein to tell him that I may not be able to be back in town by Monday & to suggest two other names for the secretarial committee. Mrs. Hasel Jones is working & cannot do the work. I suggested Margaret Mitchell (Curtis Mitchell's wife) and Mrs. Clementine Kine as alternates. Dave thought that perhaps we ought to postpone the elections to the secretarial committee if I can't come. WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM 2006 Walnut Street Philadelphia,3. RIttenhouse 6-7110 1734 F Street Washington 6, D.C. MEtropolitan 3807 Administrative Secretary MILDRED SCOTT OLMSTEAD Legislative Secretary ANNALEE STEWART President United States Section ELSIE L. PICON Observer To United Nations GLADYS D. WALSER 41 Greenwich Avenue New York 14, N.Y. CHelsea 2-4267 January 9, 1953 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 "S" Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: In reply to your special delivery letter of January 8 1953 to Mrs. Mildred Scott Olmsted I want to tell you that Mrs. Olmsted is right now on a speaking trip to the mid-west. You will be interested to know however, that Mrs. Olmsted has already written to the President a personal letter and has signed a public statement prepared and published by the Fellowship of Reconciliation. Since Mrs. Olmsted's letter to the President was handwritten, I am sorry to say that I don't have a copy which I could send you to you. You have probably seen the statement by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom prepared by our Policy Committee and sent out all over the country in the last Washington News Letter. I am enclosing herewith another copy of it for your information. Sincerely, Hanna G Barshak Hanna G. Barshak Assistant to Mrs. Olmsted encl. "Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon and had left one effort unexpended which might have helped the world." JANE ADDAMS-NOBEL PEACE AWARD 1931. "Fundamental to all also is the need that men should grow to understand and practice patience and tolerance, and to substitute for the clumsy, uncertain, cruel tool of violence, the methods of reason and cooperation." EMILY GREENE BALCH-NOBEL PEACE AWARD 1946 PAT MC CARRAN, NEV.,CHAIRMAN HARLEY M. KILGORE, W. VA. JAMES O. EASTLAND, MISS. WARREN G. MAGNUSON, WASH. HERBERT R. O'CONOR, MD. ESTES KEFAUVER, TENN. WILLIS SMITH, N.C. ALEXANDER WILEY, WIS. WILLIAM LANGER, N. DAK. HOMER FERGUSON, MICH. WILLIAM E. JENNER, IND. ARTHUR V. WATKINS, UTAH ROBERT C. HENDRICKSON, N.J. J.G. SOURWINE, COUNSEL United States Senate Committee On The Judiciary January 12, 1953 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: Thank you for your letter of January 9th which has reached me. I appreciate very much your writing me but the trouble is I know of nothing I can do now as the matter is completely in the hands of the President. With kindest regards and best wishes, I am Sincerely Wm Langer WL:it The Academy of Political Science Fayerweather Hall, Columbia University New York 27, N. Y. Tel. University 5-4000 Extensions 2314 and 2315 Board of Trustees President Lewis W. Douglas Vice-Presidents Thomas J. Watson Leo Wolman Director And Secretary Grayson L. Kirk Associate Director And Asst. Treasurer Mary M. Anger Douglas M. Black W. Randolph Burgess Artemus L. Gates Robert M. Haig John A. Krout Thomas S. Lamont The Rt. Hon. Lord Layton Samuel McCune Lindsay Roswell Magill John J. McCloy Shepard Morgan Thomas I. Parkinson Franz Schneider Honorary Members The Rt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill General Dwight D. Eisenhower Charles Rist Emilio Del Toro January 12, 1953 Miss Mary C. Terrell 1615 S St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Miss Terrell: We have the honor of extending to you, on behalf of our Officers and Directors, a most cordial invitation to become a member of the Academy of Political Science. Today, more than at any previous time in our country's history, there is a need for impartial and expert analyses of the economic, social and political problems which confront us. Through its deserved prestige and authority, the Academy makes its contributions by bringing to its meetings and to the pages of its publications the thinking of the most able and distinguished men of our time. Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully. In addition, may we call your attention to the Life Membership fee, which is still only $100 and is deductible on your Federal income tax return. The 1952 Fall meeting was devoted to a discussions of "The United Nations: Success or Failure?". Our guest speakers included the Honorable Ernest A. Gross and Major General William J. Donovan. We feel sure that our members will enjoy reading the papers in the January Proceedings. We hope you will agree that a membership will be a source of personal benefit. May we add that it is solely through the support of our members that the Academy can exert its influence on our national life. We trust, therefore, that we may have the privilege of adding your name to the list of those public-spirited citizens, who, since 1880, have taken part in the work of the Academy. Sincerely yours, L. W. Douglas President THE PUBLIC LIBRARY Of The DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WASHINGTON January 15, 1953 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Chairman Coordinating Committee for the Enforcement of the D.C. Anti-Discrimination Laws 1615 S Street, N.W. Washington 9, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: The purpose of my telephone call this afternoon was to inform you that the Public Library would like to have a list of non-segregated restaurants in Washington. An article in the Washington Pittsburgh Courier mentions the list. It is needed for our local history division. It would add to the convenience in handling if the list can be addressed in the following style: Public Library Acquisitions Department 499 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington 1, D.C. Very truly yours W.T. Purdum W.T. Purdum, Chief Acquisitions Department NATIONAL WOMAN'S PARTY 144 Constitution Ave., N. E. Washington 2, D. C. January 15, 1953. Mrs. Mary C. Terrell, National Ass'n. of Colored Women, Dear Mrs. Terrell: We at National Women's Party, are convinced that this is the year women can, and should attain Equality under the Constitution of the United States. Toward this end every endorsing organization will need to put forth its best efforts in urging Congress to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. It would be splendid if we could coordinate our efforts. You served as a representative on the Women's Joint Legislative Committee for Equal Rights. Would your organization be interested in reviving that Committee? Will you let me know, please, and also tell me the name if your present presiding officer? It is necessary to work fast if we are to revive the Committee and make it effective during this session of Congress. With best wishes, regards, and thanks for any assistance you can give me, I am Sincerely, Nina H. Avery [] NINA H. AVERY 1207 Greycourt Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. NHA:MP January 20, 1953 Mr. W. T. Purdum, Chief Acquisitions Department Washington Public Library 499 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington, 1, D.C. Dear Mr. Purdum: Mrs. Terrell has asked me to convey to you her appreciation of your interest in our Guide, a copy of which is enclosed. This Guide is published every few months, since the situation with regard to segregation in Washington restaurants is constantly changing, partly through our efforts and partly through the changing public attitude toward this problem. We will be very happy to send your office the new issues of the Guide as the appear together with our other material which you may find of interest. Sincerely yours, Annie Stein, Secretary. [*Annie Stein*] ROBERT H. JOHNSON, Grand Exalted Ruler O.V. Catto Building 16th & Fitzwater Sts. Philadelphia, Pa. KINSLEY 5-3459 W.C. HUESTON, Grand Secretary 1915 14th Street, N.W., Washington 9, D. C. JAMES T. COOPER Assistant Grand Secretary 4141 Indiana Ave., Chicago, Ill. PERRY JACKSON Grand Treasurer 3296 E. 137th St., Cleveland, Ohio IMPROVED BENEVOLENT and PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD B.V. GREGORY Grand Esteemed Leading Knight 287 Hague St., Detroit, Mich. HARVEY L. HARRIS Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight 131 S. 7th Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y. K.P. BATTLE Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight 814 Raleigh St., Rocky Mount, N.C. L.W. WILLIAMS Grand Tiler Box 83, Valdosta, Ga. BENJAMIN T. BUTLER, JR. Grand Inner Guard 1710 A. Fulton St., Brooklyn, N.Y. HENRY W. DAVIS Grand Esquire 667 E. 46th St., Los Angeles, Calif. PERRY W. HOWARD Grand Legal Advisor 613 F Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. GRAND TRUSTEES JOHN T.FREEMAN, Chairman 1319 N. 57th St., Phila., 31, Pa. C. SYLVESTER JACKSON 434 Boas St., Harrisburg, Pa. CHARLES A. OLIVER 3 Carroll St., Annapolis. Md. J.F. SIMMONS 1004 Berkeley Ave., Berkeley,Norfolk, Va. LLOYAL RANDOLPH 1200 Madison Ave., Baltimore, Md. GRAND AUDITORS SAMUEL B. MITCHELL 200 W. 136th St., New York, N.Y. HARRY ST. CLAIR 4132 Ivy Street, East Chicago, Ill. J.B. YEARWOOD 15 W. 126th St., New York, N.Y. GEORGE W. LEE Commissioner of Education 390 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tenn. HOBSON R. REYNOLDS Director of Civil Liberties 1412-26 N. Broad Street, Phil., Pa. DR. CARTER MARSHALL Grand Medical Director 1488 Chapel Street, New Haven, Conn. A. WILLIAM HILL, JR. Director of Junior Elks 452 S. Duke Street, Lancaster, Pa. CHARLES E. HALL, Statistician 617 You Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. CHARLES P. McCLANE Director of Public Relations 221 N. Second St., Steelton, Pa. MILTON S.J. WRIGHT Grand Director of Economics Wilberforce Univ., Wilberforce, Ohio JOHN MINKINS Grand Reporter Box 660, Providence, Rhode Island REV. R.H. COLLINS LEE Grand Chaplain 5731 State St., Chicago, Ill. IKE STYKER Grand Organist, Princeton, N.J. S.R. HOUCHINS Grand Master of Social Sessions P.O. Box 113, Norfolk, W. Va. ALBERT READING Grand Comm. of Transportation 718 Deshong Street, Chester, Pa. GRAND ORGANIZERS HERBERT E. JONES 614 S St., N.W., Wash., D.C. ALBERT A. BETHUNE Southern States and Bahamas P.O. Box 326, Daytona Beach, Fla. DOUGLAS SIMPSON Western States 1880 Jackson St., San Francisco, Calif. HENRY BERTH, Lt. Gen. Antlered Guard 1719 N. Stillman St., Phila., Pa. CHARLES DONOWAY, Maj. Gen. Eastern Division N.E. Cor. Baltic & Penna. Ave. Atlantic City, N.J. J.B. MARTIN Grand Director of Athletics 412 East 47th St., Chicago, Ill. JAMES H. FULTZ Grand Director, Bathing Beauty Contest 19 Quitman St., Newark, N.J. DR. SIMPSON A. SMITH Grand Director of Awards 1645 Ninth Ave., Huntington, W. Va. January 21, 1953 Mrs. Mary Church Terell 1615 S. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Nrs. Terrell: Your sympathetic letter in regard to the Rosenberg case has reached me and I am forwarding it on to the Hon.Hobson R.Reynolds, who is the Director of Civil Liberties in the I.B.P.O.E. of W., and I am sure that he will do everything in his power to help them if he can. Fraternally and sincerely yours, Robert H. Johnson Robert H. Johnson, Grand Exalted Ruler I.B.P.O.E. of W. Public Schools of the District of Columbia Terrell Junior High School M Street between New Jersey Ave and first Street NW Washington 1. DC Office of the Principal January 21,1953 Mrs.Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street,N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: The Graduating Class and faculty of the Terrell Junior High School would like for you to be a platform guest at the Commencement Exercises on Wednesday, January 28, 1953 at 1 p.m. We trust that you will be able to be present. We shall send someone for you at 12:30 on that day. Very truly yours H. J. Robinson Principal s 10 East 138th Street Apartment 10 G New York 37, New York January 23, 1853 Dear Mrs Terrell: Although you have often been in my thoughts, This mornings news about the decision of the U. S. Court of Appeals in the D. C. restaurant case upset me quite a bit since I know the devoted efforts you made through the years to bring about the abolishment of that particular discrimination. Of course, I also know that you will not stop because of this reverse. I am spending some time with Jesse and his family in New York but expect to return before too long to my Inez. Lovingly yours, Estelle T. Dirke FRIENDLY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED 1320 Vermont Avenue, N.W. Washington 5, D.C. January 23, 1953 Dear Member: The board of Directors is pleased to submit a resume of the past year's activities and of the annual meeting on October 24. Enclosed is a copy of the Treasurer's annual report as of September 1, 1952 (end of our fiscal year.) There have been a number of improvements in the house during this year. An asphalt tile floor was laid in the lower hall A dining table and ten chairs were purchased for the kitchen and two pieces of furniture were upholstered for the living-room. In addition three bedrooms were redecorated for incoming residents and the lawn was reseeded. The house has been fully occupied most of the time and a friendly spirit prevails. During the course of the year our Association became a member of the Potomac Cooperative Federation. At the annual meeting October 24, a motion was passed to pay no dividends on stocks for the past year. The following were allocated or re-elected to the Board of Directors: Etta Sharman, Burton Singer, Chester Charles Shore. The present composition of the Board, therefore, is as follows: Marjorie Baker, Donna Bender, Edith Bloom, Rosalie Epstein, Philip Ritz, Etta Sherman, Chester Charles Shore, Burton Singer, James Yancey. If you have any questions or suggestions we shall be glad to hear from you and we repeat the standing invitation to all members to visit the house at any time. Sincerely, The Board of Directors President: Philip Ritz Secretary: Chester Charles Shore Vice-President: Edith Bloom Treasurer: James Yancey PLEASE NOTIFY THE SECRETARY IF YOU CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS FRIENDLY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1952 ASSETS Cash $464.91 Accounts Receivable 477 00 Real Estate (Land only) 9000 00 Improvements (Less Depreciation) 8100 00 Furnishings and Equipment fully depreciated 200 00 Furnishings and Equipment partially depreciated 453 78 Equipment acquired during Fiscal Year 132 00 Prepaid Insurance 84 00 TOTAL ASSETS $18,912 29 LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH Liabilities: 1st Mortgage $12,000.00 2nd Mortgage 890 92 Total Liabilities $12,890 92 Net Worth: Stock (Par Value) $2,915 00 Surplus 3,096 37 Total Net Worth 6,011 37 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET WORTH $18,912 29 JAMES R. YANCEY TREASURER FRIENDLY COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, INC STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES DURING FISCAL YEAR 1951-52 RECEIPTS: Rents $5135 13 EXPENDITURES: Gas $201 38 Electricity 210 29 Fuel 402 70 Water 50 09 Telephone 43 79 Laundry 249 97 Linens 83.53 Miscellaneous supplies 300 00 House cleaning and repairs 404 84 Redecorating 383 60 Entertainment 119 70 New Equipment 132 60 Taxes and Licenses 484 49 Maid's Wages 281 00 Mortgage Principal 1255 31 Interest 649 69 Exterminator Services 15 00 Potomac Coop Federation Membership 5 00 Miscellaneous 60 53 Total Expenditures $5374 56 NET DEFICIT (NOT INCLUDING STOCK SALES) $239 43 Stock: Shares issues $25 00 Shares returned 25 00 NET DEFICIT (INCLUDING STOCK SALES) $239 43 James R. Yancey Treasurer Washington, D.C. January 23, 1953. To The Executive Committee The National Association Negro B.&. Women's Clubs, Inc. Greetings: We the members of the Recommendations' Committee beg to submit the following report: -I- That the National Association send as soon as possible the annual minimum $50.00 contribution to Johannesburg, S. Africa, now past due for the year of 1953 in order that our member-at-large, Mrs. Madie Xuma, might proceed with the necessary arrangements to secure Awards made to the African people each year for us. - II - That the National Association express very strongly through Resolution its stand as to the five cases on Segregation, namely, "Delaware Case, S. Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia," argued before the Supreme Court, December 9-10-11, 1952, And Further, that the Association inform and direct the various affiliates to go on record in full support of any and all legislation against Discrimination and Segregation, And Further that they send telegrams and/or resolutions to their respective Representatives in the House, urging their full support of legislation direct toward the abolition of these disgraceful evil practices. -III- That in as much as we recognize that there can be no lasting Peace without Universal Disarmament, And That we further recognize the daily fear of World destruction in this Atomic Age, That we join with other N.G.O. in interest of our foreign policy, as expressing our support of "World Disarmament," through the United Nations, And That copies of said Resolutions be sent to the President of the United States, the Disarmament Commission, League of Women for Peace and other key representatives. -IV- That the National Association sponsor a "National Chrystal Ball," during the year of its 20th Anniversary (1955), And (a) That the members be taxed through their individual clubs for the said project, And (b) That said Crystal Ball be held in New York City, And (c) That the proceeds from said "Ball," shall be used for the purpose of securing a building for National Headquarters. ..................................................... Respectfully submitted FLORENCE MADISON HILL, CHAIRMAN, PHILA. MARION H. JACKSON, WASHINGTON, D,C. MARGARET JOHNSON, BALTIMORE, Md. ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS-1,2, AND 3 approved. No. 4- Received with provisions that said Recommendation be circularized to give Clubs opportunity to study same and instruct vote at next Executive Meeting. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC. VOL. 5- NO. 2 . PRESIDENT'S BRIEF . JANUARY 1953 GIFTS WE ACKNOWLEDGE WITH DEEP APPRECIATION THE FOLLOWING GIFTS- Washington Club $100- North Jersey Club $50 and $25.00 from the Jamaica, Baltimore, Detroit, Chester and Chicago, Unita A- Clubs. EXECUTIVE MEETING Washington D.C. Jan. 23,24,25, 1953. Was well attended and extremely profitable. Friday afternoon we could not accept the invitation to luncheon by the Washington Chamber of Commerce, but did stop in and introduce some of our members to the body we were briefed by one of the officals, Muss Nuefort before listening to the broadcast, after which we went into the Studio, viewed exhibits anf gifts and entered into a discussion with the Chief. Friday night, after closing our first session, we were entertained by the Executive Committee of the Washington Club at the home of the Vice President, Helen Newberry. Saturday was jam packed with thrills- profitable sessions- afternoon committee meetings--5.30 to 8.30 National Dinner, honoring outstanding Community Women. Dr. Mary Church Terrell, fight against segregation in Restaurants. Alice Hunter, Sec. Board of Recreation, fight for integration in Recreation. Virginia McGuire, fight for better housing, Y.W.C.A. and N.A.A.C.P. work. Susie B. Green, three times president Washington Club, for community service and B. & P. contribution. A white Orchid was pinned on Dr. Terrell and a purple orchid on the other honorees by the Nat. President. Bertha Diggs, Sec. Labor, State of N.Y. was guest speaker. Atty. Enid St. Louis, Wash. Club gave a brief outline of the Supreme Court hearing, Five cases on Segregation in Schools. Among out outstanding guests were Mr. Lionel Hampton and his versatile and charming wife. Our dynamic Washington President-Governor Myme Mehlinger was dinner chairman. The Washington Club entertained at Cocktails, Inspiration House, Saturday evening. Sunday an impressive Devotional Service was led by Miss Alice Bell, Executive Sec. Y.W.C.A. after which the "Let's Talk It Over" session, in charge of Governors, with Evelyn Benson presiding, was held. As the result of this profitable session, the body voted to create a "Courtesy Committee" to be composed of one member from each Club, Junior and Senior. This Committee is to see to it that Clubs and National adhere strictly to protocol and accord proper courtesies. This committee to be on hand and function at all National Conventions. OUR THANKS AND CONGRATULATIONS to Edna Dabney, Chairman, The National Tea, commemorating the One Hundredth Anniversary of the birth of the Cuban patriot,Jose Marti. This was a beautiful,impressive and gala affair. Five Countries were represented at the Tea. Miss Batista, Commercial Attache,Cuban Embassy, addressed us on the life of Marti. Mme Lillian Evanti, International Lyric Soprano and member of the Washington Club, favored us with five selections, some of which were rendered in Marti's language, Spanish. Our famous, international Artist, Prof. of Art, Howard University, Lois Jones, placed among her hangings and Art Exhibit, for our enjoyment, a painting of Mme Evanti. # 2 BPW BRIEF The hostesses and guests were beautifully gowned. The Cuban guests were not only impressed but very appreciative of our "Good Neighbor gesture". A beautiful cake, with Marti's name and other date inscribed thereon, which helped beautify the table, was presented to the Ambassador and Mrs. Concheso. A Champagne Fountain, from which this liquid flowed was the center of attraction and overshadowed the beautiful tea and coffee service, presided over by National Officers. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS The Chairman of the National Scholarship Dance and National Popularity Contest, Gladys Emanuel and Florence Madison Hill, reported more than Two thousand ($2,000) dollars raised as a result of this effort. A net of close to One thousand ($1,000) dollars was reported for our National Scholarship Fund, of which Grace Dadd is Chairman. Alberta Person reported that our participation in the Women's International Exposition was self sustaining and that the unusually fine publicity and benefits to National, exhibitors and program participants cannot be estimated. We voted to continue the three above mentioned projects under the present Chairman. AT THE DINNER MEETING, after hearing the highlights of the life and service of Dr. Terrell as given by the National President, Alberta Person moved and it was duly seconded and carried that we have a recording made of these achievements, ending in a message to youth, from Dr. Terrell and in her voice- and that this record, and records of the lives od Dr. Bethune and other outstanding women be made and presented by National, for use in the Schools throughoutt the Country as one of our Cultural, Educational contributions to youth. The Executive body voted to accept the recommendation of the Chairman of Education, Elizabeth Johnson, and immediately establish a "National Business & Professional Women's Speakers Bureau. We missed our First National Vice President from this meeting. Our Deep sympathy to our Second Nat. Vice President, Gertrude Anderson in the loss of her beloved mother. We also missed her. THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT- at invitation of the Judges and members of the Bar, attended a testimonial in honor of Wm. L. Houston, who has completed 60 years of active service as a member of the D.C. Bar. Mr. Houston is the farther of the late Charles H. Houston Jan. 21. Attended Luncheon, Statler Hotel, D.C. honoring the Wifes of the Cabinet Members, Wives of Members White House Staff, and Women Members of Congress. JAN. 28-Member Panel-participating in Commencement, Randall Jr. High School- JAN. 29,At the invitation of his Excellency, and Mrs. Concheso, attended, with Mrs. Edna Dabney, the Reception at the Cuban Embassy, commemorating the birth and one Hundredth Anniversary of Jose Marti. Feb. 20-will be one of the National Guards of Honor, Fourth Annual Debutantes Presentation, by the N.Y. Amsterdam News, N.Y. City. Feb. 27th- will be guest Speaker, Dinner Meeting, New Haven Club, New Haven, Conn. No. 3- BPW- BRIEF YOU ARE URGED TO FILL IN BLANKS SUBMITTED BY HISTORIAN, Miss Margurito Harvey, 2005-11th St. N.W. Wash. D.C. and return to her that she may be able to compile the first volume on our "OUTSTANDING WOMEN". If you do not have a form write her at once. Submit to your National office "RECIPES" for our B. AND P. COOK BOOK- we wish to have this data in shape to present to our MAY EXECUTIVE. This project was approved more than a year ago. PLEASE ACT ON THIS NOW. Send me at once, list of members who have registered for Civilian Defense. SEND me names of members of your Club who will serve on our SPEAKERS BUREAU. This list will soon be released to the press- We don't want to leave you out. Send in names of members you wish on National Committees, if you have not done so and send at once name of member to serve on our COURTESY COMMITTEE. DON'T FORCE ME TO REPEAT MYSELF- YOU CAN AVOID THIS BY IMMEDIATE ACTION. FROM YOUR LEGISLATIVE CHAIRMAN, Mrs. Marion H. Jackson, 1619 R St. N.W. Apt. 302, Washington, D.C. On various dates during March in various cities over the Country the National League of Women Voters is holding two-day conferences on Political Effectiveness. All Business and Professional Club members, who are also League members are urged to attend. If you are interested in attending one of these conferences, please contact Mrs. Jackson- at once. These are important conferences. We want to be represented. Please act on the RECOMMENDATION- HEREIN ENCLOSED- SEND TELEGRAMS AND LETTERS AS DIRECTED. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR NATIONAL DUES AND FEES- DUE IN JANUARY. ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, NATIONAL PRESS CLUB, WASH. D.C. 7.00 P.M. DINNER- National Conference of Nongovernmental Organizations on Food and Agriculture Organizations. Outstanding speakers- Dinner $3.75. Reservations must be in by Feb 6- Space is limited. NATIONAL TRAINING LABORATORY IN GROUP DEVELOPMENT- seventh annual SUMMER SESSION- June 21- July11, 1953- at GOULD ACADEMY, Bethel, Maine "Human Relations Training". Laboratory fee $150- Board and room $40 per week- In interested write the National Office. Respectfully submitted Geneva K. Valentine NATIONAL PRESIDENT P.S. NEXT EXECUTIVE MEETING ATLANTIC CITY May 9-10-11. EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION: ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. OCTOBER 23-24-25-1953 National Committee to Defend Negro Leadership Room 21 1660 Fulton Street Brooklyn 13, N.Y. January 28, 1953 Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 S Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Terrell: Two more Negro Americans, along with eleven of their colleagues, are in jail today in New York City awaiting sentencing under the thought-control Smith Act. The fight for reasonable bail to get these men and women out of jail is an immediate and important job for all who love democracy and fear the threat of fascism in our own land. Won't you wire today Attorney General Herbert Brownell, Jr. asking that reasonable bail be granted? Get others to do the same, using the enclosed sample telegram as a guide. Please send copies of your action to us. Sincerely yours, Edward D. McGowan Rev. Edward D. McGowan Chairman, Resident Committee 209 [1-30-53] 763 CONGRATULATIONS by WESTERN UNION WZ178 CGN P D=WASHINGTON DC 30 742P= MRS MARY CHURCH TERRELL, CHAIRMAN CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS= 1615 S ST NW= HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WELL DESERVED VICTORY AT HECHT'S= REP ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR= Washington L. C. Jan. 53 Dear Mrs. Terrell- Our reading the decision of the court of appeals In the Thompson Restaurant case. Judge Prettyman and one or two other said the laws of 1872 and 1873. Was invalid on account of the laws not being enforced for 75 years They are wrong. When they first started the Jim Crow practice in Washington, Doctor Purvis sued the Albaugh Grand opera or Chase theater, I can not recall which one at this time , and got a verdic. The jury awarded him the sum of one cent damage. The other case was that of Lawyer Thomas L. Jones. Who sued the restaurant owner at 6th and Louisana ave NW Who refused to serve him. I think if I mistake not his name was Brunhoff . The case was tried by a jury he won a verdic. The Jury awarded him a verdic of one cent damage you see they both won their suits. We did not have the money, and the Naacp at the time to appeal those cases to make them apply to the laws to make them pay a fine and have their License revoked. I think these cases was in the 90th trusting these cases might be of some help to the cause. I remain your most Respy Mr. Louie A. Schenck 23 Logan Circle N. W. Du- 7-7275 P.S. The Purvis case might have been the National Theater I know he went to both of them Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.