SUBJECT FILE National Association of college women, 1942, 1950-51 [*Saturday Evening, April 4th 1942*] National Association of COLLEGE WOMEN The National Association of College Women Incorporated 1924 District of Columbia Morgan Christian Center Baltimore, MD. April 3-4, 1942 General Information Headquarters Morgan Christian Center, Baltimore, Maryland Housing For housing accommodations confer with Roberta Henderson at time of registration. Places Registration and Sessions: Christian Center, Morgan State College Luncheons: Friday and Saturday - Christian Center, Recreation Hall Public Meetings: Christian Center, Chapel Reception: Christian Center, Recreation Hall Banquet: Christian Center, Recreation Hall Fees Registration: One dollar for entire conference Luncheons: Seventy-five cents per luncheon Banquet: One dollar and seventy-five cents Balloting Balloting for new officers will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Purposes of Association I. a. To unite in one organization all of our college women for mutual benefit and for united effort in benefiting our several communities. b. To promote friendliness among our college women. II. To raise educational standards in colleges and to improve educational conditions among our people. III. To promote scholarship — undergraduate and graduate. IV. To bring together college women of the two races in the United States for conference in the interest of better understanding and better conditions of contact between them. Executive Committee President Hilda A. Davis Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama Vice-President Pansy B. Anderson Treasurer Jimmie B. Middleton 2715 Georgia Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. Corresponding Secretary Esther Popel Shaw 1111 Columbia Road, N. W., Washington, D. C. Recording Secretary Alice G. Taylor 2556 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, Maryland Circulation Secretary Mary T. Sumner 1211 Columbia Road, N. W., Washington, D. C. Sectional Directors North Central Inez B. Brewer Northeast Effie P. Simmons Southeast Amanda E. Peele South Central Helen Work Elected Members Escobedo Posey Georgiana R. Simpson Lavinia J. Banks Alethea H. Washington Committee Chairmen Board of Publication Bertha C. McNeill Educational Policies Maude E. Brown Fellowships Irma Neal Henry Finance Julia L. Skinner Hospitality Helen B. Grossley Interracial Relationships Vivian J. Cook Membership Pansy B. Anderson Public Affairs Nellie N. Taylor Stands and Recognition of Colleges Juanita H. Thomas Nineteenth Annual Convention National Association of College Women Baltimore, Maryland April 3-4, 1942 Convention Theme: "America, What Now?" ---- Friday, April 3 Morning 9:00 Registration 9:00 Northeast Section Conference Presiding Officer, Effie P. Simmons, Director of Northeast 10:00 Executive Committee Meeting 11:00 Opening Business Session Presiding Officer, Hilda A. Davis, President, N. A. C. W. Reports of Officers: a. President b. Vice-President c. Corresponding Secretary d. Recording Secretary e.Circulation Secretary Reports of Sectional Directors: a. Director of the North Central b.Director of the Northeast c. Director of the Southeast d. Director of the South Central 1:30 Recess Afternoon 2:00 Get-Together Luncheon Theme: "How Are We of N. A. C. W. Facing the War Emergency?" Presiding Officer, Effie P. Simmons, Director of Northeast Music............. Morgan State College Singers, Violet Banks, Director Address......... Dr. Esther J. Crooks, Romance Languages, Goucher College "The Impact of the War upon College Women" Discussion Leaders: Bertha C. McNeill, Mary E. Wood Music............ Miss Georgia Lawrence, Guest Soloist 4:00 Business Session Report of Nominating Committee Friday Evening 8:00 Open Meeting Presiding Officer, Vivian J. Cook, Chairman, Interracial Relationships, N. A. C. W. Organ Prelude............ Francis B. Hill, Member, Baltimore Branch Invocation............ Rev. J.J. Seabrook, Director Morgan Christian Center Reading..............Coppin Teachers College Verse Speaking Choir Greetings: Alice G. Taylor, President, Baltimore Branch Dr. D. O. W. Holmes, President, Morgan State College Mr. Edward S. Lewis, President, Council of Negro Organizations Dr. Francis M. Wood, Director, Colored Schools, Baltimore Music............. Grace Presbyterian Trio The President's Message....... Hilda A. Davis, Dean of Women, Talladega College Music.......... Miss Lucy Holt, Guest Soloist Address........... Dr. Rachel Davis DuBois, Director, Intercultural Education Workshop, New York University "American Unity and Intercultural Relations" 10:00 Reception The Baltimore Branch will receive in honor of visiting N. A. C. W. members. -------- Saturday, April 4 Morning 9:30 Business Session Presiding Officer, Hilda A. Davis, President, N. A. C. W. Report of Standards and Recognition of Colleges Juanita H. Thomas, Chairman Other Reports General Discussion 11:00 Panel-- "How Is Youth Facing the World Situation?" Overview: Iradell B. Williams, Vice President, Baltimore Branch Leader" Cassius Mason, Coppin Teachers College Discussants: Mrs. Elaine Ward, Dover State College Miss Ernestine Welch, Morgan State College Miss Evelyn Dabney, Miner Teachers College Miss Marjorie Felton, Miner Teachers College Mr. Grant S. Schockley, Lincoln University Mr. Wendell Freeland, Howard University 12:30 Convention Photograph SATURDAY AFTERNOON 1:30 President's Council Luncheon Presiding Officer, Pansy B. Anderson, Vice-President, N. A. C. W. Music...............Miss Mabel Davis, Guest Soloist Welcome................Hilda A. Davis, President, N. A. C. W. Speakers: Presidents of Branches 3:30 Business Session Presiding Officer, Hilda A. Davis, President, N.A.C.W. Reports of Committee Chairmen Board of Publications - Bertha C. McNeill Educational Policies - Maude E. Brown Fellowships - Irma Neal Henry Finance - Julia L. Skinner Hospitality - Helen C. Grossley Interracial Relationships - Vivian J. Cook Membership - Pansy B. Anderson Public Affairs - Nellie N. Taylor EVENING 8:00 Annual Banquet Toastmistress, Vashti Murphy, Member, Baltimore Branch I Readings............."The Forest Pool"....................Esther Popel Shaw Feature................Dance Concert Group, Mattie White, Director Member, Baltimore Branch Music................Lillian M. Parrott, Member, Baltimore Branch II Address..................Mary Church Terrell, Author, Lecturer, Dean of College Women "Minorities after the War" In Memoriam: Eva B. Holmes..................Jimmie B. Middleton, Treasurer, N.A.C.W. Recognitions: Founders.....................Ethel J. Hucles Presidents...................Hattie P. Carter Life Members...................Ruby Grooms N. A. C. W..........................Vernice D. Matthews "Farewell".......................Hilda A. Davis, President, N. A. C. W. CONVENTION COMMITEES GENERAL COMMITTEE National President Executive Committee Nellie N. Taylor, Chairman Officers of Baltimore Branch BALTIMORE COMMITTEES Alice G. Taylor, General Chairman Josie G. Stevens Olga B, Parker Chairman, Convention Planning Chairman, Reception Gertrude D. Macer Ethel T. Payne Chairman, Registration Chairman, Banquet Roberta Henderson Enna A. Payne Chairman, Housing Chairman, Luncheon Odell W. Payne Letitia B. Ashe Chairman, Hospitality Chairman, Exhibit Bertha Anderson Chairman, College Interest Club NOMINATING COMMITTEE Marian Scott, Chairman North Jersey Ethel Lexing Elsie O. Scott Raleigh, N. C. St. Louis, Mo. Catherine Mayo Mary Saxon Washington, D. C. Columbia, S. C. COLLEGE ALUMNAE CLUB WASHINGTON, D. C. BRANCH of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE WOMEN ** Report of Activities 1950--1951 ** Florence L. Toms President For its valuable support and loyal cooperation rendered, I dedicate this report with deep appreciation to the Executive Committee of the College Alumnae Club of Washington, D. C. Florence L. Toms President * EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mrs. Bertha H. Collins------Vice President Mrs. Blanche K. Williams-Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Vieien C. Douglas----Recording Secretary Mrs. Marion V. Combs-----Financial Secretary Mrs. Fannie Douglass----------Treasurer Mrs. Elsie B. Smith---------Journalist Miss Ethel M. McDowell---------Publicity *Mrs. Barbara I. Wade----------Historian Mrs. Orra W. Spivey Mrs. Fannie Gould Mrs. Jennie Wilder *Died, March 10, 1951. The College Alumnae Club, Washington Branch of the National Association of College Women for the year 1950-1951 has focused its attention on activities of interest to the community and the public at large. At the October meeting, Dr. Euphemia L. Haynes, then president of the club, brought to the group Dr. Irena C. Hypps, Head of the Department of Business Education, Divisions 10-13, Public Schools, Washington, D. C. Dr. Hypps, in her inimitable manner, captured the interest of the group as she highlighted her recent vacation pilgrimage to Europe. By use of graphs, charts and other illustrative literature in her talk, Dr. Hypps gave an excellent picture of the history, modern life and customs of the natives of these countries of Europe. Included in her account were many features of their educational facilities, intercultural relations and spiritual endeavors. On December 2, 1950 ten new members were elected to the Washington Branch of the National Association of College Women. These alumnae representing such universities as New York University, The University of Chicago, Columbia University, Catholic University, Boston University, and Howard University, brought to the club viewpoints and experiences of a rich variety and were welcomed heartily by the membership. On December 30, 1950 Mrs. Inabel Lindsay, Director of the School of Social Work at Howard University and a recorder at the Mid-Century White House Conference which was held in Washington, D. C. and gave an informative and stimulating report on the recommendations of the conference. In her remarks, Mrs. Lindsay emphasized the liberality of viewpoints of the conferences and the gradual abolition of social and race prejudices, due to a great extend to the important participation of the large number of youth representing our nation. Following the annual custom, on January 27, 1951, the College Alumnae Club celebrated National Day with a tea given in honor of the founders and charter members of the Branch. In the lounge of the Y.W.C.A., surrounded by an atmosphere of fragrant flowers and the melodious music of Dr. Hilda Bolden and the Howard University String Ensemble, the club was at home to its many friends. Meeting and greeting these guests on arrival were the hostesses, Mrs. Muriel A. Alexander, Mrs. Louise Pack, Miss Effie Simmons and Mrs. Juanita Thomas, former presidents of the club. Assisting the president and the executive committee in the receiving line were the following honorees: Mrs. Harriett B. Allen Miss Charlotte Atwood Mrs. Harriet Shadd Butcher Miss Bertha C. McNeill Mrs. Mary C. Terrell Presiding at the table, Dr. Aletha Washington was assisted by Mrs. Delilah Pierce, Mrs. Julia Roy and Mrs. Hattie Elliott. For this evening of pleasure with its friends and benefactors the club is indebted to Miss Portia Bullock and her social committee. The Youth Activities Committee with Mrs. Bennetta Washington as chairman presented to the club a youth panel which discussed "The Objectives, Recommendations and Suggestions for Community Follow-up of the Mid-century [*(2)*] White House Conference." Joining the panelists in a lively floor discussion was a group of thirty-five young women and men who represented seven of the local churches. These young folk acquainted us, the adult audience with the follow-up program for which we are responsible. The program was both inspirational and challenging. At this same meeting a reinstatement campaign with the slogan "Each One Bring One" was launched with the fervent desire to double the membership of the Club by May 31, 1951. The program for the remaining meetings of the College Alumnae Club are scheduled as follows: March 31, 1951 --- Travel Talks---Miss Bertha C. McNeill and Dr. Margaret Just Butcher---Speakers April 28, 1951 --- Business Session---Election of Officers May 16, 1951 --- Reception for graduates of local colleges June 9, 1951 --- Scholarship Project The membership of the College Alumnae Club of Washington, D. C. consists of college women engaged in numerous professions and careers and from the experiences of these members the Club receives a valuable fusion of various viewpoints and new ideas which influence largely the program of the organization. This year, Mrs. Elsie B. Smith, the chairman of the Journal Committee has introduced a monthly news bulletin, a two page publication which serves as the official organ of the Club and keeps the members informed of the past, present and future activities of the organization. The Club is justly prou of Mrs. Smith and her ingenious achievements. The College Alumnae Club has adopted an original initiation ritual which adds to the seriousness of membership obligation by having the candidates pledge their allegiance to the constitution of the Club and to uphold the standards of the National Association of College Women. The Big Sister Movement is another 1950-1951 innovation of the Club. After initiation each new member is assigned to a Big Sister whose function it is to guarantee "club happiness" to her "adoption." A memorial journal, compiled by a committee, with Mrs. Bertha H. Collins as chairman has been issued this year. This publication is a tribute to those members of the Club who have passed to the great beyond. To those and to Mrs. Olivette A. Crooke, Mrs. Mary H. Plummer and Mrs. Barbara I. Wade who have passed since its publication, the College Alumnae Club bows in humble reverence. Following the example set by the eleven Doctors of Philosophy numbered among the members of the Club, three of our more recently-elected members are pursuing their doctorates as follows: Mrs. Dorothy C. Jackson ----- Columbia University Miss Esther C. Toms ----- University of Minnesota Mrs. Bennetta B. Washington-- The Catholic University of America [*(3)*] In keeping with the present day spirit of international fellowship, six of the members of theCollege Alumnae Club of Washington, D. C. spent a part of 1950-51 on foreign soil. Mrs. Margaret Just Butcher, while enjoying a Fulbright Fellowship in Europe, taught in a French School. Mrs. Fannie Douglass spent three months sight-seeing and visiting places of interest in twelve countries of Europe. Being an artist, Mrs. Douglass' major interest was focused on music centers. Mrs. Mollie Hundley served as interpreter for the Working Group for International Education while she toured six European countries last summer. Miss Bertha McNeill just returned from Havana, where the Cuban government welcomed her as a representative of the Teachers' Union on the occasion of the celebration of the Golden Anniversary of Cuban Public Education. Miss Linnie R. Smith for the third consecutive summer served as a guide for a French agency and conducted a tour through seven European countries, pausing long enough in the Vatican City to meet the Pope. Miss Esther c. Toms enjoyed an educational and cultural tour through Europe pausing as did the others with reverence to see the Passion Play at Oberamaergau. Each of these members has brought back to the Club a feeling of deeper brotherly love and interest for our foreign neighbors. Mrs. Juanita H. Thomas has recently been elected to the Executive Board of the American Association of University Women, an organization established to bring about more integration in and equal opportunities among college women regardless of race or creed. Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Elsie B. Smith have been elected by this organization to represent it at its annual conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mrs. Mary C. Terrell, one of the founders of the Club has been the deserving recipient of three awards during 1950-51 as follows: 1. Alpha Omega Chapter ---- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 2. Alpha Gamma Chapter ---- Iota Phi Lambda Sorority 3. N.A.A.C.P. ---- District Branch Each of these awards was an emblem of appreciation for the service rendered by Mrs. Terrell to abolish discrimination and segregation in the Nation's capital as indicated by the following citation: To Mrs. Mary Church Terrell for her conspicious contribution to human right; for the preservation of the democratic way of life to District of Columbia practices in line with the official documents of our country; for many years of labor to perpetuate a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Mrs. Terrell bears the distinction of being the first woman to receive the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity award and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity bears the distinction of being the first fraternity to award Mrs. Terrell. During the annual Brotherhood Week celebration, Dr. Euphemia L. Haynes, the former president of the College Alumnae Club delivered the invocation at a public meeting sponsored by the Women's Committee of the National Association of Christians and Jews and chaired by Mrs. Alben W. Barkley, wife of Vice President Alben Barkley. [*4*] These personal glimpses into the life of our members have been cited in order that all who read them may join the Washington Branch of the College Alumnae Club in expressing appreciation for these accomplishments. The program of the Washington, D. C. Branch of the College Alumnae Club have been limited to a certain extent due to circumstances unpreventable by the organization. On November 27, 1950 the President, Dr. Euphemia Haynes was advised by her physician to curtail her activities. This resulted in her resignation from the office of the presidency of the Club. I, Florence L. Toms, the Vice President, was elected to the vacancy and Mrs. Bertha H. Collins succeeded me in my previous office. The election to the presidency found me quite unprepared for the emergency assignment and in order to prevent a sag in the activities, I inaugurated, with the assistance of my Executive Committee a program based on the following: 1. uplift of the morale of the club 2. increased membership 3. community recognition 4. participation in civic affairs The activities of the Club have been based on this outline; however, the organization with its increasing membership, its increasing spirit of comradeship and its increasing desire for community service, is desirous of operating on a more functional future program based on the aims of the National Association of College Women with the hope of making a greater contribution to the establishment of universal brotherhood, so necessary in the present day world. Respectfully submitted, Florence L. Toms, President College of Alumnae Club Washington, D. C. 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