Correspondence w - undated Westchester County Negro Women Republican Lge. Mrs. Florence V. Monroe President: #2 Bushnell Place Mt. Vernon N.Y. Republican National Committee: Waldorf Astoria New York N. Y. Gentlemen: We were so deeply impressed with the address delivered to us by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell on the 29th Inst at White Plains on the occasion of our Get Together Tea for Hoover; that there is one grand outcry here for her return to speak on friday of this Week at the Republican Rally at Grace Baptist Church of Mount Vernon, Rev. J. Millard Levister Pastor. The Committee will add much toward making our efforts successful for Republican Victory if it continues to send such speakers as Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Terrell both of whom have spoken and deeply impressed the Citizens of our District already. Thank you for favors already rendered. FLORENCE MONROE K. H. MONROE 9 Whiting Street Roxbury, Mass Dear Mrs. Terrell, I have just finished teaching a heavy program today and I want to write to you before I make final arrangements for the printer who will call shortly for the program. Please get off at Back Bay Station as it will be more convenient for all of us. We will be present to welcome you. On Saturday evening at 8:00 o'clock the Deltas are going to have you as their guest at Slade's Barbecue. You will be unable to leave Boston until Monday as the Women's Service Club is having a reception in your honor from 8:00 untill 10:00 P.M. I believe that the last train leaves for Washington at 9:00 P.M. Although I have not heard from the National Association of Colored Women since they inquired about entertaining you, I believe that preparations are being made to that effect. I am looking forward to meeting you and hope that we shall continue to correspond after the program is over. I trust that your trip to Boston will compensate for your absence during Inauguration week. There are many in Boston who are looking forward to your visit. Yours in Delta, Gladys Wood THE WOMEN'S CIVIC LEAGUE INC. FOUNDERS OF PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOME 108 CANAL STREET NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MRS. SARAH LEE FLEMING, President MRS. BESSIE HARRIS, Vice President MRS. SARAH L. FLEMING, Treasurer MISS FANNIE JANKINS, Assistant Treasurer MISS SADIE MILLS, Secretary MISS LYDIA BROOKS, Honorary House Chairman MRS. JOSEPHINE BENJAMIN, Publicity Chairman MISS ADA NIXON, Credentials Chairman MRS. DOROTHY WARD, Program Chairman MRS. ANNA WARMSLEY, Contact Chairman HOUSE COMMITTEE MRS. MIRIAM BROWN, Chairman MRS. FLORENCE ESDAILE, Assistant Chairman MRS. MARIE STANLEY MISS GERTRUDE NIXON MRS. CORA JONES MRS. EDITH JARVIS MRS. JUSTINE ROSTON MRS. IRENE KING 2I6 Dwight Street New Haven, Conn New Haven, Conn. My dear Mrs. Terrell,- I am sure you remember our conversation regarding your price to come to New Haven and talk for our club at a designated time and I am thinking of the afternoon of Lincoln's Birthday and a subject that would be in keeping with the day as well as the week,- that of Negro History. There has been some talk about expanding our Home because of the influx of colored women to our city to work in warplants and the scarcity of rooms,-since we can accommodate only ten. We were asked if we would be able to help in this matter and we answered that we would. Each year we give some outstanding event for the place from which we accrue quite a little money. This year because of the war and its many restrictions because of blackouts and transportation facilities,-we are unable to carry out former plans which consisted of a show and dancing. In thinking of a worthy substitute, we thought of an outstanding person who would attract and help us to realize something for our Cause as well as paying whatever expenses that may be entailed. I am writing you first because you were the first I approached . Also I am asking that you let me know how you are advertised. Of course we do not have a great many people of our group here but if the event is properly advertised enough would come out to make it worth while. Please let us hear from you at your earliest so that we may know if we might be able to put on the contemplated event. Thanking you very much for you attention, I am Very sincerely yours, Sarah L. Fleming for League My dear Friend and Model: You will be surprised to know your old captain is still able to work a little. Will you do what you can on this job. I was pleased to learn that John Bown is buried in New York. Maybe you can find some one to fill this call or send me three names of folk like you Love Mary [Waring] PUBLIC RELATIONS DRIVE FOR THE JOHN BROWN SHRINE I.B.P.O.E. of W. The late J. Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted rule of I.B.P.O.E. of W., arose to a greater height in a shorter time than most men. With magnetic power he drew people of all walks of life together and made a great brotherhood that will endure and build throughout the ages. One of the last projects was giving the Martyr, John Brown, of Harper's Ferry, his rightful place in history. With this project in view the original farm of John Brown in West Virginia was purchased. The Grant Dt. Ruler, Dt. Nettie Carter Jackson, has appointed Dr. Mary F. Waring, Assistant Grand Directress to the Grand Directress, Dt. Lethia C. Fleming to raise funds, to build on the site made sacred by the Martyrdom of John Brown: JOHN BROWN (HARPERS FERRY) The story of John Brown at Harper's Ferry is only a myth to many people, who sing and hear stories of "Days of Slavery" in the United States, although it is a true story. For further information consult the Britannica Encyclopedia or Collier's National Encyclopedia; or a sketch of his life may be obtained from the Interracial Commission, 19 N. LaSalle Street, in Chicago; or the public Library in your city. John Brown's body has a permanent resting place in the cemetery at Lake Placid, New York. DAUGHTERS OF I.B.P.O.E. OF THE WORLD - Please make a liberal contribution personally or collectively and return at your earliest convenience to Dr. M. F. Waring, 702 East 63rd Street, Chicago 37, Illinois. The Public Relations and John Brown Shrine committee will be pleased to send further information to any Daughter Elk who would like to earn a G.D.R. Degree and commission for service. For every CLUB of ten women that raises one thousand dollars, there will be a Grand Past Daughter Ruler's honor given. For one hundred dollars raised she will have her name placed on a Bronze Tablet in the Hall of Fame, and will receive a gold card marked and signed by the Grand Exalted Ruler and the Grand Daughter Ruler as a life member to the John Brown Shrine. ATTENTION: INSCRIPTION on the Bronze Tablet will read: "We, whose names are inscribed on this Tablet, helped to make this Shrine possible". Our aim is to build the Shrine before the next Grand Convention in Atlantic City. Any contribution from one dollar to five hundred dollars will be gratefully received. The Farm of John Brown will be developed as a RECREATIONAL RESORT for the use of the public. Respectfully yours, Mary F Waring Mary F. Waring, M.D. Assistant Grand Directress, Public Relations Committee 702 East 63rd Street Chicago 37, Illinois PUBLIC RELATIONS -- I. P. B. O. ELKS of the WORLD JOHN BROWN SHRINE DRIVE No. 206 Amount $___________ Name_________________________ Lethia C. Fleming, Grand Directress Dr. Mary F. Waring, Assistant Committee: Sarah M. Smith, D.R., Lillian Morris, D.R., Jessie Fisher, D.R., Ellena Warren, Lillian P. Johnson, Theresa Gable, Lula B. Simolton, Sarah M. Smith and Ida J. Anderson. Dear "Lady Molly": You were very beautiful the night of the Women's Dinner in New York. I was happy to see you though I did not get a chance to speak to you. As ever, Mamie ADAMS 7675 WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF CHURCHES 1751 N STREET NORTHWEST WASHINGTON 6. D. C. Dear Friend: Thank you for your remittance. The official receipt is enclosed, but we do wish to take this opportunity of adding a personal note of genuine appreciation for your willingness to join with several thousand others in the support of our Inter- Church work in this important community. As you well know, there are things which cannot be done by any one of us alone or by any one church but can be done together. Increasingly, let us work together as Christians. Sincerely yours, [signature] Frederick E. Reissig, Executive Secretary [...start of new document...] Mr. James Huntington Whyte Wednesday Dear Mrs. Ferrell. Polly and I were wondering if you would be at home this week-end as we had thought we might be in your vicinity this coming Sunday (26th). It certainly would be a pleasure to see you again and to have a glimpse of the Bay. Tuesday. Dear Mrs. Terrell, The farther we go the brighter the picture grows so we don't mind the work at all. I think we've covered N. Y. in a general way very well. The Deltas are cooperating and Vivian Carter Mason is attending to the Council. She is president and is on our Katy Ferguson board. I'll round up all Oberlin people I can find. Now can you give me names of, or would you like to send cards to some of your white Oberlin friends here. Is there an Oberlin Club here? May I have your subject at your earliest? I reserved a room at the Y.W. for you only to learn that you have stayed with a Mrs. Jackson here at the apartment. Shall I try to switch from "Y" to Dunbar or are you satisfied? ...to know on what day you're arriving. She and I both think you're wonderful and to me you're "Our First Lady." Be sure to let me know just when you're arriving and I shall try to meet you. Any suggestions as to contacts are welcome. Excuse ramblings and any other shortcomings, but believe me. Very sincerely yours, Charlotte Murray Is there anyone else to whom you would suggest that I mail an announcement? I am glad that friends from both Park and Fifth Ave and other points downtown will have the opportunity of discovering that Harlem has a cultural side far removed from "muggings." Your room at "Y" is reserved for Sunday and Monday. Bessie Craft is very cooperative alltho she is not one of our Seague members and she wants ... Tuesday Dear Mrs. Terrell, Please forget Phyllis Wheatley and talk on any subject that suits you. We expect to have between three and four hundred women present, a mixed audience, both racially and as to other standards. Most of them will be what Cicely Diggs was wont to call Your terms are most satisfactory and I think the mal is all right. I gave a sketchy release to the papers just as a starter but next week will have a fuller article. Again as to the talk, it is enough that you are making it so feel free in your choice of subject and everything else. We leave it all to you entirely I shall call the Crisis and try to get your favorite substantial middlers, which represents most of us if you take away the adjective. I'm sure the Deltas will be out in your honor and many of your other friends also. The program will begin about 3:30 with music say about two numbers, then you will be introduced as I think it is criminal to keep the honored guest waiting a long time. picture. Sara is most enthusiastic and has promised not only to introduce you but to give sugar and - coffee. Thanks for material and kind implications as to terms which we hope to ignore completely. Pardon me for all kinds of sins until after the tea, plans for which are eating me up in a most pleasant fashion Very sincerely yours, Charlotte Murray more minutes for pleasantries. My answer would have been, "Talk as long as you please." I'm happy that Delta's two chapters meet jointly this Saturday - a fine chance to advertise your coming. Very sincerely yours Charlotte Murray Tuesday My dear Friend - Mr. Schuyler called me to day that the picture the N.A.A.C.P. has can only be used on smooth paper so I guess we'll have to answer you but when someone suggested that people want to listen for a while and chat a while with friends at a tea I took courage and decided to suggest a thirty minutes' address with a few to use the mat you have for next week's paper. Plans are going along very nicely and we expect to have a fine audience. You asked how long your talk should be and I didn't know how Dear Mrs. Terrell: - I heard your very eloquent plea yesterday at the American Association of University Women, and I merely wanted you to know that you have many friends. The women of America should be most proud of your magnificent and long fight. I am a friend of John Dancy at Detroit's Urban League and had dinner last night with Dr. and Mrs. Frank Jones who spoke very highly at all that you have done. Hoping to see you again. Sincerely, Nancy Williams wife of the governor of Michigan Mrs. Mary Church Terrell Letter from Nancy Williams, wife of Governor of Michigan who attended White House Conference EM5347 6517 - 32 St NW DC March 28 Dear Mrs Terrell, I do hope that you will feel able to make a contribution in addition to your dues towards the work of the D.C. League of Women Voters this year - As you know, the low dues do not nearly cover the amount the League spends, and this is just my personal reminder to you to say that we hope you will do what you can for us. Sincerely, Katharine Woodbridge (Board Member) OSCAR DEPRIEST MORRIS LEWIS 1st ILLINOIS DISTRICT SECRETARY OFFICE: HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 135 Congress of the United States house of Representatives Washington D.C. Saturday, 10:45 a.m. I trust 'My Inspiration' is feeling fine today! Because Mr Lewis is in Chicago on account of his mother's death, I'm at the Congressman's office for a few days. - You are a continuous inspiration to me in all you do and say. The story in Sunday's Star was a gem such as only You could produce. The enclosed is a copy of the letter Congressman mailed yesterday according to your request. I'm coming over to see you one evening next week. Will call by telephone before coming. Lovingly Always Blanche (Armwood Washington.) P.S. At a meeting of the Washington & Vicinity Federation Thursday night I told the women of how you inspired within me a love of club work when as National President you visited Spelman Seminary while I was yet a high school girl of tender years, and how I tried to emulate some of your charming virtues. Blanche Dear Mollie, Just to let you know that I am thinking of you at this holiday season with old time appreciation. I have had a fairly comfortable year, and am looking forward with interest to the activities of the New Year. My deafness is a handicap, as I can use neither the telephone or the radio, but - I can use my eyes all I wish to without tiring so I am most fortunate, may the New Year bring to our country and to the world peace, and a larger appreciation of ethical values And may the new year bring to us who have lived most of our lives, many blessings and satisfaction and trust tho' we cannot know what is before us With best wishes, Mary R Mattes nelson wilson 3868 South Capitol St., Zone 20 Mrs Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S St. N W., City. Dear Madam: - First let me say to you that I appeared before Judge Terrell many, manytimes starting back when he held his Court on "G" street, Northwest, near 9th street and he was always fair and ever one who knew him knew he was fair. The evidence of how he stood among those who knew him was when he was ill for two years or about that length of time, his term ran out and there was not a voice raised against his re-appointment although he had not held court for a year os so. I call that a remarkable showing of respect and regard for him. Now, to get down to the purpose of this letter. In running down the title to property known as 328 T St. N W I find that you own, or did own, next door, 326 T St. N. W. I find that the [is] deeds to those pieces of the property came from one, Robert R Church, of Memphis, Tenn., and that about the same time Mr. Church deeded you the next door, 326. The deed to 328 went to one, Annette Elaine Church, of Memphis, Tenn. The purpose of this letter is to inquire whether or not Miss Annette Elaine Church is living, or if she is dead, did she marry and if so, did she leave any issue ? The deed seems to provide that if she dies without issue the property reverts back to Mr. Robert R. Church, and if that is so, then is Mr. Robert R Church living and if not who are his heirs ? There appear to be tax deeds out on the property. I have a party who would be interested in axquiring the fee simple title from Miss Annette Elaine Church or, if she be dead without issue, from Mr. Robert R Church or his heirs, or, if Miss Annette Elaine Church married and has since died, from her heirs or issue if any survived her. Whatever information you may give will be appreciated and for your convenience, I enclose a stamped envelope. Thanking you, I am, respectfully, nelson w 9 Whiting St. Roxbury, Mass Dear Mrs. Terrell, Speakers that I have heard usually speak between thirty and forty five minutes. You do what you think is best, but you do not need to feel rushed. The program will begin at 3:30 P.M. You are going to stay with Sarar Gould who lives at 52 Dale Street. The committee members will meet you at the station next Saturday. Please let us know what station your stop will be in Boston, Back Bay or South station. I will send your fare Monday of next week. Yours in Delta Gladys Wood WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM CHICAGO BRANCH ROOM 1010 FINE ARTS BUILDING PAX Miss Ella Boynton, President Mrs. Robert Morss Lovett, First Vice-President Mrs. Alfred Hamburger, Second Vice-President Mrs. Harriet Van Der Vaart, Third Vice-President Mrs. Edmund J. Gibling, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. E. E. Smeeth, Recording Secretary Mrs. I. Meyers, Treasurer CHICAGO, ILL May 4- My dear Mrs. Terrell, The Chicago delegates welcome this opportunity to meet the members of the National Board and ask you to be their guest at luncheon on Tuesday, May sixth. We will assemble in the Washington Hotel parlor to the right of the 7 Street door immediately after the morning session. We hope you will be able to come. Please send your reply to me at Room 545. Cordially, Sophie L. Gibling (Mrs. E. J.) Cor. Sec. Banneker Center N. W. Division 4 Washington, D. C. Dear Mrs Terrell; We the Self Help Group using your honorable name Mary Church Terrell; are proud to report our great success since December 29,th. Our membership has increased to 56. We were organized with with only six. We have been given 2,157 yards of goods to sew. We turned over to the Emergency Relief 230 Pillow cases, 157 sheets, 57 roller towels, 410 bath towels and 302 hand towels. The rest of the goods was disturbuted to my helpers and needy groups up to present time. Don't you think that's grand? We are giving a Pageant and will appreciate you very highly if present. We would like for you to be Master of Ceremony or speak a few words. Please let me know by dropping a card or phone Adams 7084. Lady will call me. Kindly excuse us for not writing this earlier as we had such a time finding your address. Yours truly Alice Washington (Pres.) W. I. L. The Washington members of the Executive Committee of the Women's International League for Peach and Freedom are calling a meeting of Washington citizens who are members of the Women's International League and others interested in establishing peace. The need for peace work is greater now than ever be- fore. Miss Woods, the National Secretary who has recently returned from seven months in Europe will speak of conditions there and plans will be suggested for definite work in this Country. You can help. Please come and bring others. Monday Dec. 11th 4:00 P.M. Penguin club, 1304 G St. Mrs. George T. Odell, Mrs. Louis Post, Mrs. Harriet Connor Brown Mrs. Mary C. Terrell, Mrs. Robt. M. LaFollette. Miss Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S. St., N. W. Washington, D. C. My dear Miss Terrell: We are publishing in groups, pictures of distinguished Negroes of this country. We want your picture to appear in one of these. Kindly let us have one of your best photographs immediately that we may thus serve the public in presenting to it our most useful men and women. Respectfully yours, THE ASSOCIATED PUBLISHERS, INC. by C.G. Woodson CGW:R Who's Who IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL PUBLISHED BY RANSDELL Inc. 810-16 RHODE ISLAND AVE. N.E. PHONE POTOMAC 6420-21-22-23 Washington, D.C. No. 1495 Miss Mary Church Terrell, 1615 S Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Dear Miss Terrell: Your name has been submitted to us with the recommendation that you are eligible for biographical space in "Who's Who in the Nation's Capital." We are now engaged in bringing out the 1933-1934 (fourth) edition. Inasmuch as you are new to this volume which we have been publishing for the last nine years, it may be that you are unfamiliar with it. If so, we would like to advise you that we do very little selecting ourselves, and have more than thirty associate editors. These men and women are outstanding in our city, their services are given us free of compensation, merely as a matter of civic pride, and it is one of these who has suggested your name. If you are a newcomer to the city, we refer you to the secretary of any of the civic associations, to the officers of banks, etc. We scarcely think it necessary to state that no biography will be and none can be paid for. Neither will we unduly urge anyone to buy a book. Enclosed herewith is a questionnaire with the invitation to furnish us your biographical data for insertion in this volume. We suggest that you read the qualifications for admission at the top of the questionnaire. The enclosed questionnaire reflects the fruit of our experience and that of other compilers. We request that you fill it out as completely as you feel free to do. The copyright law prohibits us from using the work of other compilers. Your promptness in returning this questionnaire will facilitate work and assure accuracy in the compilation of your biography. Sincerely, [S. H. Williamson] Editor SHW:fm Established 1920 Washington Peace Chorus 4638 Livingston Rd. s.e. Washington, D.C. DR. Mary Church Terrell ,Chairman The Coordinating Committee for the Enforcement of the District of Columbia Anti-Discrimination Laws 1103 Trenton Pl. s.e. Washington, D.C. Dear Dr. Terrell, This letter is an appeal for aid from your organization. During the past month, the membership of the Washington Peace Chorus has fallen to the point where performances are no longer possible. If we cannot expand our membership by at least five new people within the next month we shall be forced to dissolve. We do not look forward to such an end, and we feel confident that you, too, would not like to see us disappear from the Washington scene. Would you therefore please inform your members and friends of our plight. Those who are interested in joining the Chorus may contact our secretary, Joseph Belser, at JO 3-6221. Whatever aid you give will be greatly appreciated. Fraternally yours, Jack Hyams Chairman Dr. Mary F. Waring, Editor The Woman's National Magazine 4557 Michigan Avenue Chicago Dear Friend: The Woman's National Magazine, complete in every detail, is a magazine of many years work of the women of the Nation. Mrs. Booker T. Washington ed ited what was known as the National Notes, an official organ of the National Association of Colored Women. It is distinctively compiled of news about interesting people and events; attractively prepared and each issue will contain 24 or more pages. It is pleasing in its makeup and morally helpful throughout. The price is ONLY 10c. We want you to act a s our agent in your city because of the splendid recommendations we received of you and your ability to actually put over and sell magazines. We fully realize that it will require a little time to introduce and establish our magazine there. However, we will co-operate with you in every way to bring about the success from sales. The best way to co-operate with you is by giving you 5c profit on each magazine you sell. Therefore, if you will tell us to send you 10 copies of the current or next month's issues and enclose a post office money order for 50c w e will send them to you the same day your order is received and pay the postage. We want to begin work there at once. Please let us hear from you by return mail. Understand this is to stimulate the introduction of the WOMEN'S NATIONAL MAGAZINE. Very truly yours, Mary F. Waring P.S. Kindly make checks or money orders payable to Dr. Waring MFW/BS. WOMEN'S CO-OPERATIVE CIVIC LEAGUE Headquarters 953 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, MD. Mrs. S. C Fernandis, Executive Secretary. Mrs. Mason A Hawkins, Chairman Executive Committee Mrs. Daniel Brooks, Secretary. Mrs. Hannah Smith, Treasurer. Executive Committee. Mrs. A. L. Gaines Mrs. Frank L. Cardoza Dr. Melissa Thompson Mrs. R. Garland Chissell Mrs. E. J. Wheatley Mrs. John B. Harvey and Officers My dear Mrs. Terrell, Mrs. Davis will write you officially for us, but I wanted to drop you this note to say how ready we were to change our date to the 19th in order to have you with us. The occasion is our Annual Luncheon an interesting community affair which I am sure you will enjoy. Last year there were two hundred 25 sit down to the tables-I trust we will be even a larger gathering this year. I have looked forward to having you on one of these occasions, and am so glad you have consented to come. The relation of civic and social work to the urban life of the Negro is the general scope Handle it as you think best. There will be some of Baltimore's best white women present. Rest in spirit as well as in other ways. We shall hope to hear from you very soon so as to begin to publish in the daily paper. Mr. Fernandis and I wish to be remembered to judge Terrell, Very Cordially, S.C. Fernandis Western Union Newcomb Carlton president C Willever, first vice-president Mrs. M. F. Williams, Minor Teachers' College, Georgia Ave., and Euclid Street, Washington, D. C. SENDING SEWING BEE AND OTHER CONVERSATION TODAY PHONE MRS. MCGUIRE. MARY CHURCH TERRELL National Headquarters WORKERS DEFENSE LEAGUE 112 EAST 19th STREET New York 3, N. Y. ALgonquin 4-4954 490 Dear Member: I am glad to enclose your WDL membership card and the receipt for your dues payment. Of course, as a member of the League, you will continue to receive our Workers Defense Bulletin and occasional issues of News for Action. Your careful attention to them and other messages from us is essential, for part of our strength lies in our ability to get our members to put effective pressure on appropriate people to protect democratic rights. We have found that it is not hard to build the League. Some WDL members who have tried to recruit friends have found that it is possible for one man to get from 3 to 30 memberships within two months. However, we ask you to do much less than that. Can you recruit one new member to the WDL? We enclose two enrollment blanks so that you can ask two friends to join. Surely you will succeed with one of them, if not with both. OK? Sincerely, Morris Milgram Morris Milgram National Secretary mm/rp af oe 23076 Lutzow Ufer 13III, 23 Dec. Dear Miss Church, Have you heard that we are to have an Oberlin meeting at Professor Rice's rooms - 85 Zimmer Strasse, IVth Etage - on Christmas Evening (Wednesday) at 6 30 p.m. ? Perhaps you have been already notified; if not, I hereby extend the invitation. We shall have a few little speeches, three or five minutes long. Will you please speak on the subject, Three Reasons Why Young Men are Allowed to study in Oberlin College. Will you kindly answer this now, that I may be sure you receive it? Yours most cordially, Geo H. White WCFM WASHINGTON'S COOPERATIVE RADIO STATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS WALLACE J. CAMPBELL, Pres. C. EDWARD BEHRE, Vice Pres. MRS. LEON HENDERSON, Vice Pres. WALTER KRIMONT, Secretary SIMON M. NEWMAN, Treasurer PAUL R. ASHBROOK LEON BERKOWITZ DR. ROLAND BIEREN WALTER BIERWAGEN DR. HAROLD F. EISELE JOHN HERLING MRS. HAROLD L. ICKES GARDNER JACKSON MORRIS LEWIS STUART LILLICO ROBERT MORROW ROBERT R. NATHAN CHARLES PUTNAM HENRY R. WALTER GEORGE A. BERNSTEIN, Gen. Mgr. Preferred shares are available to the public from an offering of 13,355 shares at par value of $10 each. 491 common shares at par value of $100 each are available only to consumer cooperatives. Underwriting discounts or commissions will not be incurred. Estimated distribution cost is $1.55 per share for preferred and 18c for common stock; aggregate expense of $20,788.63. Net proceeds will be used for the completion and development of WCFM and for operating capital. Because these securities are believed to be exempt from registration, they have not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission; but such exemption, if available, does not indicate that the securities have been either approved or disapproved by the Commission or that the Commission has considered the accuracy or completeness of the statements in this communication. Dear WCFM Stockholder: Are you willing to help finish the miracle you started? For you did start one the day you became a stockholder in WCFM. Only the people who feel as you do could believe that a people's radio station could survive in a field where the fight for the advertising dollar is so hotly and bitterly contested - and the "air" more frequently than not, belongs to the advertiser -- not the people. Well...WCFM is surviving. More than that, it has an excellent record of progress. AND, astute businessmen are finding it an outlet for honest, straightforward advertising. Have a look at the enclosed folder. Notice the splendid Committee that has come together to lend your station support. Did you ever stop to think that Democracy is people, working together cooperatively? And do you realize that if every present stockholder bought just two more shares of stock our capitalization job would be almost completed? Look at the picture: There are only 5,030 shares of preferred stock yet to be subscribed and there are 2400 stockholders. 2400 people believing in cooperation + 2 shares to every stockholder @ $10 each = $48,000. And there is the miracle! As of August 31, 1949, more than 2400 people had invested over $199,000 in WCFM ($117,000 through previous offerings and over $82,000 from this offering). Not every one of our stockholders can afford to buy two additional shares. Some can afford more. But we believe that one more share is possible for practically everyone. We are not asking you to do the whole job. We are making a special effort to reach thousands of people to urge them to join with us in proving that freedom of the air is possible --that a cooperatively-supported enterprise such as WCFM can be successfully owned and operated by the people. But we are asking you to help us finish the job. We ask you to give WCFM this final push toward complete capitalization. Give your radio station your vote of confidence by subscribing at least ONE MORE SHARE now! Cordially yours, Wallace J Campbell Wallace J. Campbell, President COOPERATIVE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION 1120 CONNECTICUT AVE., N.W. WASHINGTON 6, D. C. REPUBLIC 8688 C O P Y Honorable Lindsay C. Warren United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Dear Sir : Our attention has been called to the fact that the restaurant of the House of Representatives, which is under your supervision is excluding our colored citizens from its privileges. We deeply regret this action , for it reflects seriously upon our boasted democracy and will inevitably intensify racial antagonisms both at home and abroad. This is a government founded upon the principles of equality before the law, without discrimination of class, creed or race. To prevent colored Americans from enjoying the privileges granted other groups within our citizenship ( like the Irish, Scotch, Mexican, Hebrew, German, Italian, etc,) is inconsistent and ethically indefensible, if not illegal. We have in this country approximately twelve millions of colored citizens. Whatever our personal feelings toward them may be we have no right in matters of government concern to to discriminate against them. The House Restaurant is not a private club but a private convenience. The United States Capitol and all other property is for the use of all the people on equal terms, and should not be controlled by racial prejudice. As American citizens and as the representatives of thousands of residents of Washington we respectfully urge you, and the committee in charge of the restaurant , not to continue a practice in the capital city and in the Capitol building itself which is so un-American and so provocative of ill will and misunderstanding Sincerely yours, Committee on Race Relations Washington Federation of Churches, D. ButlerPratt, Chairman Mary Church Terrell, Secretary William L. Darby Executive Secretary IDA B. WELLS BOOK COMMITTEE 3859 RHODES AVENUE (IN THE IDA B. WELLS HOMES) CHICAGO 15, ILLINOIS The citizens of the Ida B. Wells Homes in Chicago are compiling a book which will give brief biographical sketches with pictures of outstanding Colored women in the United States. This project is being undertaken in order to focus the attention of the nation on the important role which women are playing in the advancement of the Negro race in America The idea has received the whooharted approbation of all the women of Chicago who have been approached. Each feels that such a book will be invaluable. We should be very pleased to include in this compilation a sketch of your life. We hope you will be interested enough to send to us a history of your life in which you will mention your accomplishments, educational and cultural background, and vital statistics. Make it as long as you want to make it, and enclose as many clear photographs as you can. This is a non-profit venture; therefore, there will be no charge to you. It is our desire to send this book to press within the next few months. If you want further details, please let us know. Very truly yours, [signature] Willard Cole, Chairman Do You Have a Self-Help "Thank You Bag" in Your Home? WASHINGTON SELF-HELP EXCHANGE 2529 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W. 1428 YOU STREET, N.W. 920 SNOW'S COURT MICHIGAN 7440 WASHINGTON, D.C. Membership Committee LEWIS T. BREUNINGER, Chairman FRED C. SPAULDING, Director DR. BERNARD A. BAER HAROLD A. BROOKS MRS. HENRY GRATTON DOYLE C. MARSHALL FINNAN C. C. GLOVER, JR. MRS. EMIL HURJA MRS. WILLIAM KITTLE EDNA LONIGAN THOS. P. MORGAN, JR. ELINOR MORGENTHAU, JR. EDGAR MORRIS JOSEPH M. MURPHY CLAUDE W. OWEN MRS. THOMAS PARRAN MRS. ELIZABETH K. PEEPLES BERTRAND PIERCE UDO RALL MRS. MARY B. STACK MRS. HARLAN FISKE STONE ELWOOD STREET MRS. HUGH R. THOMAS Dear Friend: The Washington Self-Help Exchange, Incorporated, in approximately twenty-one months has furnished material assistance to more than two thousand individuals. A perusal of the enclosed booklet will give you information as to the accomplishments and needs of this humanitarian movement. Please note the Classification of Membership on the last page of the folder and be assured that we will be most happy to welcome you as a member. A few outstanding citizens have assumed the responsibility for the progress made thus far but in order to continue this work on a broadened basis, it will be necessary to secure additional moral and financial support. For this reason, this communication is sent to you in order that you may contribute to its success either from a sense of civic pride in a local welfare institution or perhaps due to a desire on your part to help a group of individuals less fortunate than yourself. Any contribution that you are willing and able to make will be gratefully received. Very truly yours, LEWIS T. BREUNINGER, Enc. Chairman. A NON_PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHERE WORKERS NOT OTHERWISE EMPLOYED MAY PRODUCE GOODS AND SERVICES THROUGH COOPERATIVE EFFORT FOR THEIR OWN USE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF TODAY 4TH EDITION A. L. OSBOURNE, Manager Address all correspondence to Women of Today Publishing Co. 347 FIFTH AVE. Opp. The Waldorf NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL WOMEN of TODAY YEAR BOOK At the bottom of this cover your name will be inserted. Friend's Name Your Name WOMEN of TODAY Edited by IDA CLYDE CLARKE Dear Madam: Will you kindly send us brief, accurate information of yourself, professionally or politically, to appear in our next issue of "WOMEN OF TODAY". There will be no charge for this. See article to left of letter, REVIEW BY THE "AMERICAN TEACHER" which will familiarize you with the kind of information we desire from you. In order that we may insert your information in our next edition, kindly mail the same as soon as possible. Note change of address. Our three editions are on file at the New York Library, 5th Ave. & 42nd St., and all the libraries and institutions in the leading cities throughout the world. If your local library or institution has no copy, same may be had on request. We are receiving data from all parts of the world and will insert all information received as far as the limits of our space permits. Subscribers to the book, of course being given first preference. The price of the book (4th edition) is $3.00. Your name in gold on the cover - 75ยข extra. Yearly editions delivered 30 days after book is off press. If you order two yearly editions the cost will be $5.00. Subscriptions payable in advance. Yours very truly, WOMEN OF TODAY PUBLISHING COMPANY. A.L.O./4 P.S. Please address all correspondence to - "Colored Women's Department." If you have any professional or political women friends whom you think worthy of insertion in this book, kindly send in their names and addresses. DEPT. - 1408 "WOMEN OF TODAY" REVIEW BY THE "AMERICAN TEACHER" A Notable Reference Book; A book of 10,000 facts, deserves the thanks of both men and women for this comprehensive yet compact survey not only of eminent women, but of the activities in which women are especially interested. Perhaps the best review is a summary of its varied contents, which deal with matters of the home, such as birth control, of industry such as child labour, of government such as women in public office and federal bureaus for women and children, of women in education, in business and the professions, in science and the arts, of honors bestowed upon women. Following is a chapter on women's progress in foreign lands. The section of the book deals with women's organizations, national and international, political, fraternal and others, women's exchanges and periodicals, and their legal status by states. The third section is a short Who's Who of noted women, past and present, and of promising young women closing with a necrology of those who died in 1924-1925. There is an excellent index. This is indeed, a valuable compendium of its kind. ANN LORD, of CHICAGO "Enclosed check for Remarkable Book. I shall advise every Club Woman, Teach and worker to get one regardless of the price. It is a book we need the year round." Bouquets on Women of Today Inclosed find check Please send WOMEN OF TODAY." Carol Adams Young Mrs. Oscar Young Employment Secretary YWCA Special Agent U.S. Employment Service. "Ordered one copy of WOMEN OF TODAY, 1927, as soon as published, Change order to two copies. Lauren A. Thompson Librarian. "Inclosed check. Send W of T Send receipted bill. Have found your publications of great value in my work at University." Respectfully, GRACE RAYMOND HEBARD, 318-So. 10th Street, Laramie, Wyoming. "Book would fill real need in our school. Have 1500 girls preparing for various professions. Send copy latest edition with prices." Head, Commercial Department WESTCHESTER COUNTY COLORED WOMEN'S REPUBLICAN LEAGUE. Mrs. Florence V. Monroe, President. 2 Bushnell Place Mount Vernon New York. Dear Co-Workers and Women Voters of Westchester County:- I am happy to inform you that Mary Church Terrell of Washington, D.C., who is connected with the Republican National Committee, will address the women of the county on Saturday afternoon, October 29th, at 3o'clock at the Republican Headquarters, 803 Main Street, White Plains. Other speakers will be Ruth Taylor, candidate for County Welfare Commissioner, and Miss Jane Todd, Vice-Chairman of the Republican County Committee. All Vice-Chairmen of the county will be hostesses. Good Music. Pass on the news and bring all your friends to this Banner Campaign meeting. Very truly yours, Florence V. Monroe, President Pearl Buckley, Secretary Jeannette Carter, President Phone Main 5951-W Julia P. H. Coleman, Secretary Mary Church Terrell, Treasurer THE WOMAN WAGE-EARNERS' ASSOCIATION BUSINESS OFFICE 609 F STREET, N. w. WASHINGTON, D. C. HEADQUARTERS 704 T STREET, N. W. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, 1323 Tea Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Terrell: I wrote you some days ago, and presume that you have not answered because you have not had the time, as I know you are a busy woman. I am calling a business meeting for Wednesday evening, May 23rd, from 7 to 8 o'clock, P. M. This meeting is for the purpose of getting an executive committee, and I am very anxious to have you attend this meeting, as I wish to have you serve on the executive Committee. Hoping that you are well and happy, I am, Very respectfully, Jeannette Carter JC/j. DR. MARY F. WARING 4557 MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO To the President: Dear Co-Worker: Please name a woman who is fitted by active interest or by experience to serve on the following; consider preparedness. 1. Mother, Home and Child. 2. Health and Hygiene. 3. Women in Industry. 4. Education. 5. Legislation. 6. Headquarters committee. These women will be considered in appointment; some of them will serve. THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS Mrs. Mary Church Terrell 1516 S. st. N.W. Washington D.C. Dear Friend, Mrs De Ment [Ada Belle Dement?] will be buried Monday afternoon Fort Worth Her husband Rev C De Ment. I called Ft Worth long distance -- He said she sick only a few days. Ordered a large spray of flowers with ribbon N.A.C.W Past President's Council across front. [[Scratched out: Cost about $2.00?] Sending a special Delivery card with names and sympathy. Chicago Pres. has notified all clubs etc. Sorrowfully Mary F. Waring Easton Glebe, Dunmow. Dear Mrs. Terrell. I don't think I can place this story because, truth to tell, it isn't a good story. It's just a [bare?] incident of no human value. It's mechanical & conventional. Forgive my frankness. But you imagined [it with a?] cold heart ; you didn't so much imagine it as put it together. Yours ever H. G. Wells Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.