Published by

MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986

Created by

Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985

Subject of

New York Giants, American, founded 1925

National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930

Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784

Dr. Bunche, Ralph, American, 1903 - 1971

Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957

National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827

Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972

National Black Political Convention, 1971 - 1972

Westbrook, Logan H., American

Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909

Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937

Tufts University, American, founded 1852

Democratic Party, American, founded 1828

National Insurance Association, American, founded 1921

National Urban League, American, founded 1910

National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935

Republican Party, American, founded 1854

American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914

The Drifters, Inc., American, founded 1957

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922

Austin, Patti, American, born 1950

National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924

National Dental Association, American, founded 1913

Brown, George Leslie, American, 1926 - 2006

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906

Brown, Otha N. Jr., American, 1931 - 2009

Shriners International, American, founded 1870

Dixon, Gladys W., American, born 1901

Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910

National Medical Association, American, founded 1895

National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919

Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005

National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, American, founded 1913

369th Veterans Association, American

Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898

Created by

Hall, Amos T., American, 1896 - 1971

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11 × 8 7/16 × 3/8 in. (28 × 21.5 × 0.9 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place made

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Miami, Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America

California, United States, North and Central America

Colorado, United States, North and Central America

Connecticut, United States, North and Central America

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date

1972

Description

A 1972 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine shows a collage of black and white photographic portraits of men and women printed against a blue tinted band on the top third, a white band in the middle, and a red tinted band on the bottom third. There is an image of four (4) buttons in the top left that read [DELEGATE / 1972]. The buttons are black, green, and/or red with white text. White text in a black box at the bottom right reads [PLEASE TURN TO PAGES DEVOTED TO YOUR CONVENTION].

The magazine’s content opens with an article titled “365 Days of Black Politics or the Awakening of a Black Giant,” about the Black Convention held in Gary, Indiana and the organization of the Black Assembly. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE 1972 / The Anthology and Voice of the Black Convention] and a table of contents.

The content continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, actors, journalists and politicians. This includes the New York Giants, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Prince Hall Masons, Dr. Ralph Bunche, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., National Black Political Convention, Logan H. Westbrook, Roy Wilkins, NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Tufts University, the Democratic Party and the Republic Party, National Insurance Association, National Urban League, National Council of Negro Women, American Bridge Association, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, The Drifters, Inc., The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Patti Austin, National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, National Dental Association, George Leslie Brown, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Otha N. Brown, Jr., the Shriners, Gladys W. Dixon, Daughters of Isis, National Medical Association, National United Church Ushers Association of America, Shirley Chisholm, National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, 369th Veterans Association, IBPOEW, and Amos T. Hall. There are also short profiles on African American politicians in New York, Miami, Detroit, California, Colorado, Connecticut, St. Louis and Atlanta as well as a feature on Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.

There are approximately 220 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements thorughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Johnny Walker Red Label scotch.

Topic

African American

Advertising

Associations and institutions

Business

Communities

Fraternal organizations

Fraternities

Government

Journalism

Labor

Mass media

Men

Political organizations

Politics (Practical)

Professional organizations

Religious groups

Sororities

United States--History--1969-2001

United States--Social life and customs

Urban life

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely

Object number

2012.167.6

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986

Created by

Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985

Subject of

United Negro College Fund, American, founded 1944

Williams, Billy Dee, American, born 1937

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, American, founded 1969

National Urban Affairs Council, American, founded 1971

National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953

Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784

Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964

Washington, Harold, American, 1922 - 1987

National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., American, founded 1964

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909

Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932

National Medical Association, American, founded 1895

National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919

Morehouse College, American, founded 1867

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906

Carats, Inc., American, founded 1959

National Bar Association, American, founded 1925

National Urban League, American, founded 1910

African Methodist Episcopal Church, American, founded 1816

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935

Shriners International, American, founded 1870

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911

National Pharmaceutical Association, American, founded 1947

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906

One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963

Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993

Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915

People United to Save Humanity, American, founded 1971

369th Veterans Association, American

Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983

Dance Theatre of Harlem, American, founded 1969

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, American, founded 1981

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 1/2 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.3 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place made

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America

Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1983

Description

A 1983 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a blue ribbon badge that reads [1983 / DELEGATE] against a grid of black and white portrait photographs. The top two (2) and bottom two (2) rows of photographs are tinted a bright yellow. Thirty-two (32) men and women are pictured, with the last name of everyone printed under his or her picture in black. The spine of the magazine is white with black text that reads [DELEGATE, 1983 - The 7th Year of the 3rd Century].

The magazine’s content opens with a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1983], and a table of contents, followed by an untitled editorial note recounting political wins and losses over the last year, including the election of Harold Washington as Mayor of the city of Chicago.

The content then continues with profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, events, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the Jackie Robinson Awards Dinner, United Negro College Fund, Billy Dee Williams and Eugene McCabe, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, National Urban Affairs Council, National Association of Market Developers, Bottle and Cork Club, ITT Continental Baking Company, Ciba-Geigy, Chesebrough-Pond, John Hunter Camp Fund, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Harold Washington, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Top Ladies of Distinction, NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, National Medical Association, National United Church Ushers Association, Morehouse College, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Carats, National Bar Association, National Urban League, A.M.E. Zion Church, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Dawson Art Guild Annual Memorial Concert, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, National Pharmaceutical Association, Phi Delta Kappa, One Hundred Black Men, Chums, Inc., Association of National and Regional Convention Planners, Benjamin Ashburn, Olive Bowles, Edgar Dale golf tournament, Arthur Ashe, Congressional Black Caucus, Bishop Emerson J. Moore, 369th Veterans’ Association, Black Broadway, Eubie Blake, Dance Theatre of Harlem, National Black Nurses Association, The Edges Group, 100 Black Women, Communications Excellence to Black Audiences, Push, Inc., The Secret Friends, Harlem Commonwealth Council, The Moles, Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, The Council of Concerned Black Executives, WAABI, Beaux Arts Ball, Dr. Herby Cave. There are also several obituaries and wedding announcements, as well as short features on Oak Bluffs, Houston, and the Bahamas. The issue concludes with a special feature titled “Atlanta 1926 to Present.”

There are approximately 479 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.

Topic

African American

Advertising

Associations and institutions

Business

Communities

Fraternal organizations

Fraternities

Government

Journalism

Labor

Mass media

Men

Political organizations

Politics (Practical)

Professional organizations

Religious groups

Sororities

Travel

United States--History--1969-2001

United States--Social life and customs

Urban life

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely

Object number

2012.167.17

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

See more items in

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture