Key Women of America Inc. Records

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Creator

Key Women of America, Inc.

Location

Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division

Extent

• 1 lin. ft.

Scope/Contents Note

Historical information, minutes of meetings, correspondence, administrative records, programs, project records, and printed material.

Biographical/Historical Note

Organization founded by Bertha Nelms Harris in 1954, initially to assist in securing foster and adoptive homes for homeless children in New York City. Later it became involved in many other community projects through its national and international branches.

Controlled Access Terms

• Harris, Bertha Nelms.
• Key Women of America, Inc.
• Social work with children -- New York (State) -- New York.
• African American children -- New York (State) -- New York.
• Women -- New York (State) -- New York -- Societies and clubs.
• New York (N.Y.) -- Social conditions.