CORRESPONDENCE H - undated Season's Greetings Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W Hummel Dear Mrs. Terrell: Don't think I'm a renegade. I didn't get my trip to New York because old China friends came unexpectedly and I needs must entertain them. And now Christmas is upon me-- the children are home--a Chinese girl spending her first Christmas in America, is to be our guest through the Holidays So it seems impossible to enjoy my own friends just now. Give me time, dear lady, give me time!! And don't give me up! As ever Ruth Hummel CONFERENCE ON KINDER FEELING & BETTER UNDERSTANDING B'T THE RACES. Mrs. Mollie Church Terrell 1615 S street N. W. My dear Mrs. Terrell: A meeting will be held at Rauscher's, Thursday afternoon of this week (June 15th.) at 3.30 P. M. to receive the report of the committee on organization appointed at the last meeting. We are now ready to form a permanent organization and in order to avoid the possibility of taking any false steps, it is very necessary to have all those interested present at this meeting. Sorry you were not able to attend the last meeting; I looked for Judge Terrell, but I could not find him. Sincerely Juliette V. Harring (Mrs. H. K.) North 2532 Mrs. Hiram J. Hays 4863 Potomac Avenue, N. W. Washington 7, D. C. Oct 30th Dear Mrs. Terrell, I would like to have been with you some time soon after the celebration, to tell you how happy I was because of the honors bestowed upon you who are so dear to me. Unfortunately circumstances prevented, however I want you to know the whys and wherefores so that when we meet we can go on as we would have had I been more fortunate. I had intended leaving for New York on the 11th to be in New York a few days before my daughters 50th birthday celebration on the 15th of October. A cold prevented and instead I drove in with Betty and Bill on the 15th, returning home on the 19th. A few days later my Grandson the only one you did not meet, my dearly beloved Peter was killed in an auto accident. We carry on as always and we will live it down, as we all must, but you can well imagine that I could not come to you then. I will try to see you soon and talk over with you the fine things you have done these many years and especially the strides that have been made these past few years through your devoted leadership. Affectionately yours, Arline D. Hays SAMUEL CHRISTIE 745 2nd St. NW WASHINGTON, D.C apt 7# 3rd FLOOR heavenly sleep or give an extra twang to your celestial harp!! How would that be?! I am trying to finish cleaning and painting before a week in New York After my return we must see each other. As ever Ruth B. Hummel Friday Dear Mrs. Terrell: I was so glad to hear from you and glad, also, for the clipping. I wish this article might have appeared before our forever efforts for the honorary degree had been made. It might have helped- yet who knows? I think the article is very good- and coming from Mrs. Catt certainly is significant. It comes too late, tho, to do any any good for the degree - they may give you posthumous honors! You can then smile in your P. O. Box 320 Howard University Washington, D. C. Dear [Dr Dean] [*Mrs. Mary C. Terrell:*] Last year the Howard University Alumni Ass'n of D. C. Inc did not award a scholarship at its closing meeting of the year. But the imperative need for scholarships induces me to make this year an appeal to you for a liberal contribution towards the Eleanor Roosevelt Scholarship Fund. This proposed scholarship is to be given to a student possessing in the opinion of the judges qualities similar to those of the person after whom it was named. The amount of it is to be one thousand dollars. Won't you as an alumnus, friend and as one of the honorees of this Association send a check or cash so that I may present $1000 as a scholarship at our closing diner in Baldwin Hall June 10? A check from you in the mail will be appreciated. Sincerely yours, Linnie R. Smith, President Faustina Brown, Chairman Eleanor Roosevelt Scholarship Fund Mrs. Hiram J. Hays 4863 Potomac Avenue, N. W. Washington 7, D. C. Dear Mrs. Terrell, Mrs Letcher is an active member of our Organizations Committee and suggested a speaker for Saturday's meeting of The Washington and Vicinity Federation of Womens Associations. When I spoke of your doing the talking she was delighted as she prefers you naturally to any one else. The meeting will take place next Saturday between the hours of 5 and 7 at The National Association of Colored Women at 12th and O St. N. W. Please let either me or Mrs. Letcher know at what time you prefer speaking. The work of the Organizations Committee, as you know is to obtain more help from those bodies. Do you think your talk could be an appeal for greater cooperation from the organizations represented at the meeting? If each person at the meeting would bring the matter to her organization and try and have them send representative to our meeting in order to learn our needs and to help Mrs. Hiram J. Hays 4863 Potomac Avenue, N.W. Washington 7, D.C. us with workers, your speech would be of exceeding value to the Committee. Would you approve of having a paper circulated among the audience, for signitures of those wishing to do as you ask? Please phone me and tell me what you think of this and if you surely will speak. With Sincere regards, Arline Hays Beaver-Ramapo Democratic Club Regular Tamany Hall Organization of the 21st Assembly District 728 St. Nicholas Avenue New York City Executive Members Herbert L. Bruce Elizabeth R. Haynes Telephone Audubon 3-8703 Dear Mrs. Terrell: Mrs. Alexander Lehman of 620 Riverside Drive - Chairman of our Party Saturday night - and Mrs. Emma Brogan of 600 W. 138th St. were so impressed with you, they asked me to see that you receive this as one of our prizes for the party. They all are might fine folks to work with, and were glad/ all of us, very glad to have you. Hope your stay in the city will be delightful. Cordially yours, Elizabeth Ross Haynes Elizabeth Ross Haynes, Co-Leader, 21st Assembly District, N.Y. Mrs. Hiram J. Hays 4863 Potomac Avenue, N.W. Washington 7, D.C. April 29th Dear Mrs. Terrell, I am sure you wish to know what Mrs. Nelson and I are doing toward the promotion of your book. You have read Mrs. Sterns letter and I hope you approve her suggestions as we do. I am trying to reach Mrs. Porter, and I have an appointment with David Rein for next week when we will go over Annie's letter. After that we would like to set a date convenient to you and to those we are most desirous of having to the initial meeting. We are of the opinion that the purpose of that should be, to form a permanent committee, to discuss Annie's suggestions, and if possible, to formulate a method of procedure. We would like Mrs. Porter as Chairman and the Coordinating Committee to take the leading role as we are desirous of a small Mrs. Hiram J. Hays 4863 Potomac Avenue, N.W. Washington 7, D.C. homogenous group for that meeting we think of asking the following people. Mr. Rein Mr. Kaplan Mr Fisher Mrs. Letcher of the Coordinating Committee, Mrs. Porter Mrs. Whyte of the Whyte Book Shop, Mrs. Hendrick of N.A.C.W. Mrs. Maguire. We think we have exerted care to select persons who will insure smooth and efficient working of so important an undertaking. Please give us any criticism and suggestions you wish toward the accomplishment of this objective. With sincere regards and looking forward to hearing from you Arline D. Hays [*Impossible to attend meeting -at the last minute- Sorry- Many Thanks for you Kindness circumstances unforeseen and unavoidable with it impossible for me to attend the conference I am really disappointed- Thank you very much for your kindness to me-*] MRS. WILLIAM I. HULL 504 WALNUT LANE SWATHMORE, PENNSYLVANIA My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am indeed sorry that your letter has been so long unanswered, due to a very upset situation in my family on account of an automobile accident which I will explain when I see you. --- I do not know just where as yet, but I am sure that there will be a place for you at the conference free for the nights. I wish it were in my own home, but it has been full for a long time for these days I will send you word later where to go. Hastily + faithfully Hannah Clothier Hull P. S. I am so glad you are planning to come!--- Mrs. Olmsted has told me you wrote to her also, so I am answering for both. Baltimore, Md. Thursday Morning Dear Mrs. Terrell: I came to Baltimore last evening in order to be able to make an early start for Philadelphia. A friend and I are driving up to the Oriental meeting of the American Friends Service Committee this afternoon. After I arrived here I found that my friend had, since our last conversation, decided to spend tonight, Thursday, in Philadelphia, instead of returning late this evening. The meeting's on the German refugee situation come tomorrow, Friday at 10 A.M. This will make it impossible to leave for home until Friday afternoon. You will be "sticking out your lip" at me worse than ever when you read this and think I am a perfect renig-er! Can you, by chance, take luncheon with me next Monday? I will call you Saturday and see what day you will be free. Do forgive me. I am sorry to put off the luncheon in this way but as I am a guest in the car at this trip I can not dictate when we return. I had expected to be back in Washington late tonight. Looking forward to seeing you, Sincerely your friend Ruth B. Hummel 1757 T St., NW Washington 9,D.C. Dear Member: The enclosed invitation will explain to you in detail the project in the form of a "Jury Trial", being sponsored by the Counselling Committee of the Y.W.C.A. on May 21st. Some of our most able persons in the District will appear. We are hoping you will be present to support this effort. We know you are with us frequently, that is the reason we want you to particularly keep this date open. You will surely want to share this fine evening's entertainment with us. You may have the choice of the regular SUBSCRIPTION---at 50 cents OR the PATRON CONTRIBUTION-- at $1.00. YOU xx make the choice--but be sure to be present. If you DO choose the PATRON contribution of $1.00, which I should appreciate so much, I shall send you a receipt in the form of a ticket, which will entitle you to a preferred seating arrangement that evening. Thank you so much for your assistance in the work of the YWCA, for your interest as a member of this fine organization, and for your response whenever you can make the various meetings. We shall expect you on May 21st and I shall hear from you before that time I know. Sincerely, Marguerite I. Hall Dear Mrs Terrell: Do let me hear from you. I'm across at 1757 T & try to come, won't you? It promises to be very unusual. Hope you're feeling fit as ever. Love Marguerite Mrs. Hiram J. Hays 4863 Potomac Avenue, N. W. Washington 7, D. C. April 27th Dear Mrs. Terrell, There will be a mass meeting at Odd Fellows Hall for the Rosenbergs on Sunday evening May the fourth and we hope we can count on your help. Mr John Stone will preside and the speakers will be Mr. Alfred Henley and Mrs. Sobell, wife of one of the victims. Would you kindly add a few words and tell the gathering your thoughts about the matter. I will phone you for an answer on Monday (to-morrow) afternoon. With sincere regards Arline D. Hays Sept. 28th Dear Mrs. Terrell, Mr. Rein has made an appointment for us, with Mr. Crouch of the Capitol Theater for Friday the 2nd of September at 2 o'clock. We are to meet at Mr. Rein's office 711 Fourteenth Street at 1.30 in order to have time to talk things over before seeing Mr. Crouch. Can you be there? Looking forward to the success of the meeting. Fondly Arline D. Hays Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. The "Marlboro" Jarvis St. My dear Mrs. Terrell.- On my way home this evening, I remembered hearing you mention to one of the young ladies that you hoped to visit Toronto University tomorrow, then I had intended to tell you that if you had not an escort or guide, and cared to take this one, why I would be delighted, but usually I forget to say what I wish to, until too late, and this you see was not exception, however, dear lady if you so desire (your health and weather permitting) to take this "bold offer", my telephone is North 5229, and as you may imagine, will only be pleased to be of any service to you, but if you have other arrangements made, I will know, if I hear not, before nine o'clock. Yours very sincerely, Lottie F Harris Toronto: February Twelfth Fifteen Bismark Ave. Raphael 17 Avenue Kieber 17 Paris Dear Mrs. Terrell- Have thought of you very often and will have much to tell you when I return. Have take a number of pictures of India which I shall bring over as soon as I finish my report. I hope you are well and getting the usual number of things done. Am now on my way home after 3 months in India and some time in Lebanon And Turkey. I have really learned a great deal. Give my greetings to your daughter & her husband. Love Ann Hedgeman Mrs. Hiram J. Hays 4863 Potomac Avenue, North West Washington 7, District of Columbia Sunday Dear Mrs. Terrell, It just occurred to me that the gathering Monday night may not know of the new secretail committee of our organization. If you think it best I could put you first on the program and that would be a good opening for Mr. Rein. Always be sure that I abide by your judgement - Sincerely Arline D. Hays 1819 McCulloh St., Balto, Md. Dear Mrs. Terrell: It is the plan of the Educational Committee of the Y.W.C.A. to present several free lectures for the enjoyment and mental improvement of its Y.W.C.A members, friends and the general public. We wish to ask your assistance. The Committee would greatly appreciate your service in giving us a lecture on a subject of your own selection on a date most convenient to you (between Dec. 1st & May 1st) We can arrange the time for 4.15 P.M. or 8 P.M. Hoping that you will be inclined to consider favorably our request & hoping to hear from you at a very early date. Very sincerely yours, Ella G. Hays, Sec. Ed. Com. as much time consumed as it would take to go to France. Now then re contents: thanks awfully for the compliment, but your ball was a "foul" this time - don't think I am adapted for this sort o' work at all. As long as I did not get busy while the war was on hardly think I can be "aroused" now. Sounds badly I know, but you 10515 Massie Ave My dear friend, Something has been radically wrong from beginning to finish with the starting of this letter of yours - It is dated Nov. 29 - it left Washington, or rather it is stamped Dec 2nd no stamp with date telling when it reached Cleveland, but I received it Dec 8th almost also know a thing or two. I really wanted to & intended to go to one of the Hostess Houses but there was a matter I just could not ignore & I was trying to get this settled when -- the war ended. Down deep in my heart I am sorry for many reasons aren't you? Would have given a good bit to have heard you in Chicago. Thanks again old girl for giving me the opportunity & with love always Sincerely yours Mattie A. McAdoo [*Dec 9th When have you been to Boston? Things have changed woefully there - I wonder if Winter Place is still in existance?*] 4863 Potomac Avenue, N.W. Washington 7, D.C. April 3rd. Dear Mrs. Terrell, I am enclosing invitations, and am pleased that they meet with your approval so that you can use them. Mrs. Stein told me that you would like to know where we bought the sandwiches. We ordered them at Taylor's Inc. 3714 Macomb N.W. No. 7100. They were ordered on Thursday morning for delivery at our home on Saturday afternoon. They ask that much advance notice. I am sorry you could not taste the cookie and cake- two kinds of cookies were bought at Taylors too. As you know I will be glad to tell you all I can to make your daughters party a success. I hear that "our" Mrs. White could teach me much about such things. With sincere regards, Arline Hays Mrs. Mary Church Terrell cordially invites you to attend a tea at the home of Mrs. Arline D. Hays 4863 Potomac Avenue, N.W. Sunday, April first, at four o'clock. The work of the Coordinating Committee for the Enforcement of the D.C. Anti-Discrimination Laws in ending segregation in District restaurants will be discussed by Mrs. Margaret Hawthorne, Mrs. Alice Hunter, Mrs. Annie Stein R.S.V.P. DIRECTIONS: Out MacArthur Blvd. to W St., left on W St. to Potomac Avenue. WESTERN UNION JOHN R. HAWKINS 1541 14th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. I ACCEPT YOUR INVITATION OCTOBER FIRST. MARY CHURCH TERRELL Saturday My dear Mrs. Terrell: Please find enclosed the names together with their address of the members of Committee on Plans and Program. A resolution was passed at the last meeting making all Chairmen of Standing Committees member ex-officio of the Executive Committee. Also a Committee on Publicity was appointed of which you are a member. Dr. W. L. Darby is Chairman of this committee. I am taking good care of the article you so kindly mailed me to read and I have had a number of my friends read it. I will bring it with me to the next meeting of the League. Sorry that you were unable to attend the last meeting and hope that Judge Terrell has entirely recovered. Very sincerely yours Juliette V. Horring Committee on Plans and Program Chairman - Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1615 - S street N. W. Dr. Geo. M. Diffenderfer 1212 - Girard " N. W. Dr. J. Stanley Durkee Howard University Dr. U. G. B. Pierce 1847 - Lamont " N. W. Dr. Jason Noble Pierce 1738 - Lanier Place " Dr. Charles Wood 2110 - S - N. W. Dr. A. F. Anderson 1343 - Montague N. W. Dr. Earl Wilfley 1483 - Harvard N. W. Dr. Harry D. Mitchell 407 - 4th - N. W. Dr. Geo. F. Dudley 3017 - 14th - N. W. Dr. Abram Simon 2802 - Cathedral Ave. Dr. W. H. Jernagin 1431 - 3rd - N. W. Dr. J. Milton Waldon 1334 - V - N. W. Mrs. J. V. Harring 1436 - W - N. W. to me. - Ardmore 76- when you arrive in West Philadelphia- where you can make better connection for Haverford than going to Broad Street. We have supper at seven, but if you want to come early and rest, all the better. Or if you are delayed , the 6.45 for Broad Street. (6.49 at West Philadelphia) will be time enough. Be sure to get off at Haverford, not Ardmore. It will be such a pleasure to have you, and there is a question in connection with the National Woman's Party Convention, that I am anxious to ask your opinion on. Sincerely Yours, Ellen Winsor Haverford-Pa. Feb. 1st- Glen Hill Dear Mrs. Terrell, I wrote to you several days ago, but I was given your Washington address, to ask if you won't give us the pleasure of having you spend Wednesday night with us at Haverford before the Board Meeting W.I.L.P.F at Mrs. Lewis' at Lansdowne. If you have not time to answer this letter, telephone Mrs. William Frank Harris 2161 CENTER AVENUE BAY CITY, MICHIGAN May My dear Mary C Terrell, No, I've not forgotten you. My silence is because I had nothing to offer in a letter. Coming to this city, nearly a stranger, being too much a lover of solitude, in so far as empty social affairs are concerned, and not a club woman by aspiration I seemed not to be in contact with the people who were interested in your book. One Ann Arbor boy read it who was interested. While the "Sanhedrin" of Bay City took me immediately within its fold composed as it is of the old pioneer names of the city - The Civic Social Service League, still those ladies, fine as they are seem to live only in their own affairs & activities. But this past year I've been suddenly thrown with another group and I see results blossoming, perhaps in-so-far as you & your work are concerned. Now, you may be ill, even have given "up the ghost" - "shuffled off the mortal coil" et cetera - oh I hope not. I'll feel a real loss. A lately beloved congenial spirit of mine - a professor's wife in Junior College here has just finished your book is going to seek a copy (says she will write you direct). She is a Southerner born. We have a hope & I think a good one that Dr. Robles D.D. here, the minister darling of his church & city, being head of the big fashionable Presby. Church here (yet with its small group of saints) is deeply interested in the new modernist world movement idea. My book is to be loaned at once to him & I wonder (if you still are in your harness) if we cannot hope a move may be born in Bay City to bring you here, if all things looked satisfactory to you. Now, this is but a hope - suddenly appearing on the horizon (as my guest, I hope, altho' I'd waive that & might have to if some better plan developed for you. In Saginaw are may colored people - in Bay City but few. There are too, tiny wonderful congregations here - "the minister's wife" of one living I understand in a place unsuitable because she couldn't rent the flat she desired. I have met her since - she & two others were at a table at a big luncheon Peace Day here. I happened, and to my extreme satisfaction, to sit with these three colored women - having made no reservation beforehand myself. She is a big, dignified extremely quiet woman. The southern friend & I have intended to call upon her (not thru any patronizing stand - to me that is the worst of insults - but we might see some way to help). Now, in this town is a fine colored lawyer, native born I think. He is beige in color, sweet of countenance & 1 leg. He is very noticable & is aware of it. His lovely little yellow girls are accepted all right in high school here with the white girls & they belong to best & biggest [M. E.?] Church here. In fact are not kept on colored plane nor could they be except in spirit of sacrifice for a cause. Lawyer Baker may or may not be interested in this race. I've intended to give him a little professional work of mine - a paper - just to meet him, but have neglected it. Was chairman for Red Cross in Victory Bond campaign & that with friends & all the rush of present day life has taken my time too much. My strength is limited being of the too dainty hot-house type as to growth & poundage. Now I'll not write much. First I want to know you are still here. Christabel Pankhurst was here & she & I became close friends. I have a feeling you'd like me too (conceited?) I know I'd like you. Haste & all good hopes. Grace M Harris Excuse poorly worded missive - must meet a noon train. Chicago daughter is arriving on a trip from New York back to Chicago. this afternoon re the license reduction, that you heard spoken of whilst here, the opposition every meeting , bring in some motion detrimental to the temperance cause, and so keep our men constantly on the qui vive, and hard at it, this matter points to a bitter struggle to the end, but if the leaders were only sure that every man would stand to his colors the anxiety would not be so great. I suppose you have been away again, interesting and charming the people, with your power and personality. A lady asked me the other day, if I had heard Mrs. Terrell, and of course I was able to answer in the affirmative, and the lady said, a friend of hers, who knew things, had told her, that Mrs. Terrell was one of the finest speakers, that she had Toronto, March 9th. My dear Mrs. Terrell:- Your welcome note came duly to hand, and to say that I was more than pleased to hear from the dear lady, is putting it quite without exaggeration. It is quite a puzzle to me, why so many, of our good women have to be so everlastingly at it, that it is a difficult matter for them to keep a grip on themselves and their nerves, especially when there are so many flitting aimlessly through life, trying to kill time with '500,' Bridge and Plain kindred spirits, but I need not moralize to you. Well dear, was not quite sure, before your note came, that you were Irish, save for the slight inclination that way, during one of those broken chats, that I was fortunate enough to have with you / the fact not [being] having been stated in any of the introductions, or at least I didnot hear it, but after reading your note, came readily to the conclusion, that you either were Irish or had touched the infectious stone in Ireland, however it is not such a bad thing after all, because it usually makes the the other one feel good, and that is quite an art, and one not cultivated by too many. Have been wondering how you recovered from your cold, hope it has gone long ere this, our weather is certainly to colds, but we [certainly] cannot complain of it's monotony, having almost daily changes, yesterday it was just like Spring, and one, at least this one had that spring feeling, a thing not very energizing and to-day it is a grand, bright Winter's day much the more preferable to my way of thinking Friday I was about 150 miles North of Toronto when leaving, it was snowing and blowing a blizzard nearly, then all along the line the weather varied, until when I landed in Toronto about 4:30 P.M., it was a lovely, mild, sunny hour or so, then it rained, but as long as one keeps well complaints should be few. The City Council are to have another fight ever heard, then I said Amen and needless to say my friend was sorry that she had missed the treat, and you may be sure, I didnot let her leave me, thinking that she had not lost some thing pretty rare. The other day, I sent you a book of views of Toronto, not knowing whether you had gotten one, and as I thought they were pretty good, decided I had better send one to, may I say, my new friend, hope you do not object, however if so, dear am sorry, and will try not to err again. Trusting you are feeling better and with best wishes Yours Very Sincerely Lottie F. Harris 15 Bismarck Ave. The Helper 1011 New York Ave., N. W. TO THE HOUSEKEEPER OR EMPLOYER: I am about to begin the publication of a monthly newspaper, to be known as "THE EUREKA HELPER", to be devoted primarily to the betterment of conditions in domestic service. In short. the aim and purpose of THE HELPER will be to aid the housekeeper in the solution of the ancient and vexing domestic problem, by urging greater efficiency in every department of service. Thus, by constantly pointing out to the domestic her (or his) short-comings, and occasionally commending her virtues, and by impressing upon her her duties to her employer (which are synonomous with her duties to herself) we will, incidentally, be improving the servant. The field of THE HELPER is large. It will not be limited to domestic conditions solely, but will cover every phase of human activity and effort--domestic, clerical, executive and allied positions-- wherever the employer and the employed come in contact with each other, and the interest of each is to be considered. CAN THIS BE DONE? CAN A NEWSPAPER BE MADE THE REPRESENTATIVE ORGAN OF THE INTERESTS OF EACH CLASS, INDIVIDUALLY, AND YET GUARD THE INTERESTS OF BOTH, AND STILL MAINTAIN AN IMPARTIAL COURSE? Our answer is that IT CAN. That philosophy is false which contends that the interest of the employer and the employe are not, in the last analysis, reciprocal or identical. OUR PLAN It is our purpose to establish under the auspices of THE HELPER a system off monthly lectures on domestic science, by eminent lecturers, at the office of THE HELPER, 1011 New York Ave. or elsewhere, to which admission will be free. Recipes on a given dish will be published with each issue of the paper. Contributions to this feature will be invited. The sacredness of an agreement, contract or engagement, and the moral obligation on it entails, the mutual consideration of the interests of the employer and the employe, the necessity for thorough training, promptness, reliability, honesty and the like, all offer fertile fields for profitable lectures. On these subjects, THE HELPER will lay an unceasing and relentless emphasis. An "ADVISORY STAFF", to be composed of enterprising and public- spirited citizens (two gentlemen and three ladies) will be established. This Staff will largely shape the policy of the paper, the Editor reserving to himself the right of shaping only its political policy, which will be independent. Will You Help Us? How, you ask? The housekeeper or employer can aid us BY SUBSCRIBING FOR THE HELPER FOR THEIR SERVANTS, and putting it into their hands. They can, also, help us BY SEEING THAT THEIR SERVANTS ATTEND OUR MONTHLY LECTURES on domestic and kindred subjects. The servant can help us by attending our lectures and by subscribing for THE HELPER. The endorsement and co-operation of able gentlemen and ladies on our Advisory Staff have already been secured. The initial issue of THE HELPER will appear on or about the 1st of February 1909. The subscription price will be $1.00 per year, payable in advance. Obediently Yours, Jno. T. C. Newsom Editor and Proprietor. P.S.-Three days after the receipt of this circular, our solicitor will call upon you. Sunday, Feb. 3rd Mrs. Anna E. Hendley 1733 20th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I am calling a meeting of my committee for Tuesday at 2 P.M. at the Apt. of Mrs. Ernest Daniels The Mayflower Hotel. I hope you can attend The programme proper will consist principally of the Anthony family. I think there will be six of them present, the others will pay two and three minute tributes, and as the platform is small at the church, I will ask there who will pay tributes including yourself as there is no woman living today who did more for the "Cause" and to help Miss Anthony than you or for whom I have greater respect, and sincere appreciation so I will have the front seat reserved, and will call upon you, and please let me know the organization that you will represent, so I can get it in the next publicity with pictures of Miss A. & my article next Sunday in the Star. I hope the church will be filled Yours sincerely A. E. Hendley Please allow me to state that our speaker last evening, Mrs. Terrell, has a powerful message. Her voice is very good and all can hear, even in our large auditorium, without working for it. She is a pleasing speaker and convincing. In the answer-question period she especially shines for her readiness of wit, fact and figure is a marvel to all. She does not require an intemediary to repeat the questions, considering that a waste of time, so she handles them at first hand, no matter how fast they come. Our audience was from six to eight hundred, I should say, and the people seemed intensely interested. The question period was especially good. If a way can be found for her to appear on EVERY FORUM PLATFORM IN THE COUNTRY, it seems to me we would be doing but our duty. If we are ever to enjoy the fruits of a highly effiecient democracy in these United States of ours we certainly must first HARMONIZE THE FORCES AND ENERGIES, now divergent, which make for this country a group of natural resources immensely greater than is possessed by any other country under the sun. THEY MUST BE HARMONIZED! In order to do that we must understand them and the people of the now diverging classes. It is well said that "we hate each other because we do not KNOW each other." If this getting acquainted is the first step towards the wanted result and the Open Forum is the acknowledged instrument which ALONE stands as the pathfinder in this line. It seems to me we can aid our own cause by giving her a chance. ****************************** Respectfully yours, (Signed) Willis B. Hall. [*Dec. 2712*] The Harriet Tubman Aid to the Blind, Inc. 1416 Eleventh Street, Northwest Washington, D. C. Trustees Prof. Kelly Miller, President Howard University Miss Charlotte E. Hunter, Secretary Dr. Alain Locke, Treasurer Howard University Mr. Ralph H. Campbell, Executive Sec. Columbia Polytechnic Institute for the Blind Miss Beatrice Catlett Miss Hattie L. Maddux Mr. John Meshaw Mr. Wade Mitchell Mrs. Charles I. West Dr. Carter G. Woodson 1 The Harriet Tubman Aid to the Blind, Inc. was founded May 11 - 1931, to meet an urgent need of the colored blind of our city. At that time there was two institutions in the city offering shelter and training to the [colored] white blind, but nothing of the kind for colored people. Blue Plains there was, but there was no chance there for healthy occupation for the blind or rehabilitation. Columbia Polytechnic Institute for the blind employed in its chair caning dept three or four colored men but that was all. It is not the most of comfortable shelter and healthy useful occupation a colored woman founded an institution that was at the same time a home and a school. 3 Since its foundation, such citizens as Chief Justice Charles E. Hughes, Cannon Anson Phelps Stokes, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Dr. Alain Le Roy Locke, Mrs. Maud Hawkins and a group of Miss Hunter's former pupils, Mr. Theodore W. Noyes Secretary of State Stimson and others have contributed all told thirty four hundred and four dollars $3404 in round numbers. the home has cared for 22 blind persons. One of whom, Clarence Ford was taken from Blue Plains and given work from the Palais Royal which enabled him to buy all his new clothes last year and the year before. He is now entering the second year at the Terrell Law School and is making there a very credible record 5 The work of the institution could be very much more helpful. Many more persons could be assisted but for the lack of needful funds My dear Mary: I have tried my hard to get this to you earlier to-day. Hope it gives the information you desire and that it does not come too late. Last year the Peoples Drug Stores gave us two windows for two weeks in which to display our weaving and pottery. We have you know a pottery kiln of our own and would be glad to have you visit us some time. With love, Yours sincerely, Charlotte. PHONE: MONUMENT 2-9006 THE HARRIETT TUBMAN PUBLISHING CO., INC. INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK 2034-2040 Seventh Avenue New York City NRA MEMBER U.S. WE DO OUR PART ROSCOE CONKLING BRUCE Editor-in-Chief The Editors of The Harriett Tubman Publishing Co., Inc. would like to include the story of your life and work in our forthcoming volume, Notable Americans of African Descent. We wish an accurate, straight-forward, matter-of-fact sketch; the fewer the adjectives, the better. Will you cooperate with us? Of course, not one penny will be charged for the publication of an article in this volume on anybody's career. Indeed, whether the individual subscribes for the volume or not, makes absolutely no difference. The article will be included on two conditions and no other: (1) if the career is interesting, worthy and significant enough to justify it, and (2) if we can secure the facts. We should appreciate your putting the facts in story form. And, if you will add an anecdote or two illustrating some high point in your career, we shall be delighted. If you have not the time or the inclination to give the facts of your life in story form, then, will you simply fill in the questionnaire and return to us at once? And will you have a friend of yours write the story? Will you also send a glossy print of yourself? A snapshot will do, if you have no other. We plan to use a photograph if possible. Please rest assured that we shall do our very best to produce an exact and authoratative work in Negro biography which every good public library and every efficient newspaper office will require. In spite of the latent demand, no such volume is now in existence. A Home Edition and a Library Edition will be published. We are making the price per volume for the Home Edition so low that no educated man or woman of color may willingly do without it. But, the volume will be a worthy example of modern printing, photo-engraving, and bookbinding. And beyond any doubt, a great many white Americans will include it in their private libraries. To school and college libraries the book will be simply indispensable. Sincerely, Questionnaire (If any questions asked herein are for any reason objectionable to you, you are, of course, quite free not to answer them, although full answers would be much appreciated.) Your Full Name Post Office Address Residence Business Family History Date of Birth Place of Birth Full Maiden Name of Mother Occupation of Mother Full Name of Father Occupation of Father Names of your Brothers and Sisters in order of age, oldest first Full Name of your wife (or husband) Occupation Full Names of all your Children with dates and places of birth: Former Students or Graduates of What Educational Institutions? Specify name of institution, location, date of graduation, and degree. Elementary High College Professional Remarks Your Father Your Mother Yourself Your Wife (or husband) Your Own Career and Principal Achievements Your Civic Interests and Activities Your Religious, Fraternal, and Political Affiliations Magazine Articles or Books Written by You, giving dates of publication, exact names of magazines, of books and publishers Magazine Articles or Books in Which Reference to Your Career Is Made by Others Your Views in Brief on Present and Future of the Negro in American Life Your Recreation, Hobbies, Etc Names and Addresses of Persons Who Are Familiar With Your Life and Work Further Information Necessary to Complete the Record The information I have set forth above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is given The Harriett Tubman Publishing Company, Inc. for the purposes of its forthcoming volume, Notable Living Americans of African Descent. Your Signature P. S Among the men and women of my personal acquaintance whose careers I would recommend for inclusion in this volume, I now mention the following: Full Name Occupation Exact P. O. Address Good bye, dear Mrs. Terrell. It has been a joy to know you. I sincerely hope we shall meet again Carrie B. Hilkey also Ida, the gardener & Nelle 1615 Burroughs drive Dayton 6 Ohio. The Hi-O-Hi Oberlin College Annual Oberlin, Ohio. Mrs. Mary C. Terrell. 1615 S St., N.W. Washington, D.C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: For this year's HI-O-HI, which is published this May, we are using a motif the contribution of Oberlin's alumni to the world. Your name was on a list of our one hundred most famous alumni, some of whose pictures we are planning to work into one section of the book. Would it be possible for you to send us a photograph of yourself? If you want it returned, will you please so designate when you send it? This photograph will not be sent to the engravers, and we can assure you that it will not be damaged in the least. As it is rather late and near the closing time for our engraving copy, we would appreciate it greatly if you could give attention to this soon. Thanking you in advance for your courtesy, I remain, Yours very truly, Margaret L. Heimbach, Alumni Editor. Dear Mrs. Terell, Passing before your hotel, I permet me to send you just a little morning greeting after your brillant succes yesterday evening in St. Peter. Yu love Yours sincerely Anny Kaas Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.