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Description

1. 1.9 lin. ft. (5 boxes)

Summary

1. Collection consists of material documenting the activities of twenty-three out of the forty-two chapters of the Girl Friends, Inc. Included are historical information, membership lists, biographical sketches, resumes, programs, fundraising and philanthropic activities material, invitations, newsletters, National Conclave publications, correspondence, honors and awards certificates, obituaries and memorabilia. Each of the forty-two chapters is represented by at least a history and a roster of members.

Subject

1. Girl Friends, Inc
2. African American women -- Societies and clubs
3. African Americans -- Charities
4. Women in charitable work -- United States
5. Charities -- United States
6. Associations, institutions, etc. -- Membership, African American

Call number

1. Sc MG 415

Language

1. English

Note

1. Photographs transferred to Photographs and Prints Division.
2. Poster transferred to Art and Artifact Division.

Source (note)

1. Girl Friends, Inc. / Margaret Evans Falkener, Librarian/Historian
2. Girl Friends, Inc., Margaret Evans Falkener
3. Girl Friends, Inc., Marlene Alexander, National Librarian/Historian
4. Girl Friends, Inc.

Biography (note)

1. The first group of the Girl Friends, Inc. social club was established in 1927 in New York City to maintain friendship among its members. In 1928, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Chapter was organized and in 1933, Baltimore, Maryland and New Jersey were authorized to establish chapters. At this time a national constitution was drawn up, rules for membership established and plans made for annual conclaves. On September 23, 1938, the Girl Friends Inc. was incorporated. Eunice Shreeves, first president of the original New York City Chapter was named National President.
2. As of 2003 the Girl Friends, Inc. has forty-two local chapters and a membership greater than one thousand. The organization conducts charitable projects, contributes annually to selected charities and bestows awards. Their annual publications include the "President's News," "Friendship Letter," "Chatterbox," convention/meeting release and a quinquennial directory.

Author

1. Girl Friends, Inc.

Title

1. Girl Friends, Inc. records, 1939-2004.

Biography

1. The first group of the Girl Friends, Inc. social club was established in 1927 in New York City to maintain friendship among its members. In 1928, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Chapter was organized and in 1933, Baltimore, Maryland and New Jersey were authorized to establish chapters. At this time a national constitution was drawn up, rules for membership established and plans made for annual conclaves. On September 23, 1938, the Girl Friends Inc. was incorporated. Eunice Shreeves, first president of the original New York City Chapter was named National President.
2. As of 2003 the Girl Friends, Inc. has forty-two local chapters and a membership greater than one thousand. The organization conducts charitable projects, contributes annually to selected charities and bestows awards. Their annual publications include the "President's News," "Friendship Letter," "Chatterbox," convention/meeting release and a quinquennial directory.

Source

1. SCM91-8
2. SCM 92-46
3. SCM 98-51
4. SCM 01-15, 03-8
5. SCM 04-32
6. Girl Friends, Inc. / Margaret Evans Falkener, Librarian/Historian Gift 1991
7. Girl Friends, Inc., Margaret Evans Falkener Gift 1992
8. Girl Friends, Inc., Marlene Alexander, National Librarian/Historian Gift 1998
9. Girl Friends, Inc. Gift 2001, 2003
10. Girl Friends, Inc. Gift 2004

Connect to:

1. Finding Aid

Added author

1. Girl Friends, Inc.

Research call number

1. Sc MG 415