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Letter from Carl Murphy and Afro-American Newspapers
- Created by
- The Afro-American, American, founded 1892
- Signed by
- Murphy, Carl J.G., American, 1889 - 1967
- Received by
- Rev. Stokes, Volley V. K., American, ca. 1889 - 1961
- Date
- September 16, 1958
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Form letter from Carl Murphy to Rev. Volley Stokes. The paper has a letterhead for [AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS] which lists the different newspaper branches and the executive offices in Baltimore. The letter text begins [My dear Friend: / We are in the midst of the most important legislative campaign in the history of Baltimore.] There is a request for […participation as a member of a Bipartisan Citizens Committee for Good Government.] followed by an invitation for a meeting at the [AFRO Building – 628 N. Eutaw St.] The letter is signed by Carl Murphy, the president of the Afro-American Newspaper. The paper is creased from being folded. The reverse is blank and has angled staining.
- Place made
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- form letters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.18a
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Letter from Howard Fast and the National Non-partisan Committee
- Published by
- National Non-partisan Committee to Defend the Rights of the 12 Communist Leaders, American, founded 1949
- Written by
- National Non-partisan Committee to Defend the Rights of the 12 Communist Leaders, American, founded 1949
- Signed by
- Fast, Howard Melvin, American, 1914 - 2003
- Subject of
- Crockett, George W. Jr., American, 1909 - 1997
- Date
- 1949-1950
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Form letter from the National Non-partisan Committee to Defend the Rights of the 12 Communist Leaders. The printed letter is on Committee letterhead and begins [Dear Friend: / We are proud to present "FREEDOM IS EVERYBODY'S JOBS," part of the summation of Attorney George W. Crockett, Jr., on of the defense counsel for the eleven American Communist leaders in the recent Foley Square political trial.] The letter discusses the merits of the summation as an [eloquent, sincere and powerful defense of the Negro people...].The letter asks for comments and orders for the ten cent pamphlet. The letter is signed by Howard Fast, Committee Treasurer, and has a list of Committee officers at the bottom. All text is printed in black. The reverse is blank and there are creases from the folded paper.
- Place made
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- form letters
- Topic
- Activism
- Associations and institutions
- Correspondence
- Freedom
- Justice
- Law
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1945-1953
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Letter from Catherine Mayo for the NCNW Baltimore Branch
- Created by
- National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
- Subject of
- Ferebee, Dorothy Boulding, American, 1898 - 1980
- Mayo, Catherine, American, died 1963
- Signed by
- Mayo, Catherine, American, died 1963
- Date
- May 29, 1952
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Form letter invitation for a talk by Dorothy Boulding Ferebee on “New Horizons for Women” in Baltimore. The letterhead reads [BALTIMORE BRANCH / NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN / 3448 AUCHENTOROLY TERRACE / BALTIMORE, MARYLAND]. The invitation begins [Dear Friends: / We are happy to extend to you a most cordial invitation to / hear and meet in person our national president DR. DOROTHY BOULDING FERREBEE [sic] of Washington, D.C. on next Sunday June 8th, 4 p.m. at the Madison Street Presbyterian Church, Madison near North.] The second paragraph names Ferebee’s achievements and appointments in medicine and activism. The Baltimore Girls Sextette is listed as performers for the event. The letter is signed by Catherine Mayo, president of the NCNW Baltimore branch. The paper is creased and the reverse is blank.
- Place made
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- form letters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Form letter for National Baptist Convention in Chicago
- Created by
- National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., American, founded 1895
- Subject of
- Baker, Clynedyke Aldophus, American, born 1895
- Olivet Baptist Church, American, founded 1861
- Pilgrim Baptist Church, American, founded 1922
- Monumental Baptist Church, American, founded 1919
- 8th Regiment Armory, American, 1914 - 1960s
- Date
- 1943
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/2 × 5 7/16 in. (8.9 × 13.8 cm)
- Description
- Form letter for the 1943 National Baptist Convention in Chicago. The card has black printed text on a tan background. The title in bold at the top reads [Headquarters of the National Baptist Convention – Womans [sic] / Auxiliary – National Laymen’s Dept. and Youth Council]. The location information is listed below this [Held in the UNITED STATES ARMORY, 35th and Giles Avenue – OLIVET BAPTIST / CHURCH, 31st and So. Parkway – PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH, 33rd and Indiana Ave. / MONUMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH, 729 Oakwood Boulevard – Sept. 7 to 12, 1943]. The data for the card was gathered by Prof. Clynedyke A. Baker. The lower portion of the card includes a short paragraph written in letter style from the perspective of a convention attendee. There is space for the letter to be addressed, dated, and signed individually. The body of letter begins [Arrived safely. Had a most enjoyable trip enroute, the scenery was beautiful; Chica- / go is a Metropolitan City, truly a great place for folk of our race to visit.] Details about the population of the city and the churches is included. The reverse is blank.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- form letters
- Topic
- Religious groups
- Urban life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Letter from Sara S. Washington for the Apex News and Hair Co, Inc.
- Created by
- Apex News and Hair Company, American, founded 1919
- Subject of
- Washington, Sara Spencer, American, 1889 - 1953
- Cosmopolitan Community Church, American, founded 1925
- Signed by
- Washington, Sara Spencer, American, 1889 - 1953
- Date
- September 11, 1933
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Form letter from the Apex News and Hair Co., Inc. to support its new beauty school. The paper has the Apex letterhead. The letter is dated in the upper right. The form text begins [Dear Friend and Co-worker: / A very cordial invitation is extended to our Professional / and Business men and women to co-operate with the Apex News / and Hair Company, Inc. in the opening of its new and / modernly equipped Beauty School, located at 900 N. Eutaw / Street, Baltimore, Maryland.] The second paragraph includes an invitation to a Monster Mass Meeting on September 14th at the Cosmopolitan Community Church. The letter is signed by Sara S. Washington, the president of Apex. The back of the letter has two columns of handwritten names and monetary amounts.
- Place made
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- form letters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Letter from J.J. Davis and the International F. & A. M. Masons
- Created by
- International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. and Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1950
- Subject of
- International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. and Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1950
- Banks, William Venoid, American, 1903 - 1985
- Signed by
- Davis, J. J.
- Date
- 1950-1957
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Form letter from the International F. & A.M. Masons. The letter is printed in black ink on International F. & A.M. Masons letterhead printed in blue. It is addressed [Dear Friend:] and begins [International Masons is making a special appeal to get the cooperation of ministers. With the cooperation of these ministers we can provide financial aid for you and job opportunities, for our people.] The letter encourages distributing enclosed leaflets [not included]. The letter is signed by J.J. Davis, Executive Secretary, and also lists William V. Banks, founder. The paper has two crease lines from being folded. The reverse is blank.
- Place made
- Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- form letters
- Topic
- Correspondence
- Freemasonry
- Religious groups
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain