- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
- Ifill, Percy C., American, 1914 - 1973
- Logan, Arthur Courtney, American, 1909 - 1973
- National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
- The Girl Friends, Inc., American, founded 1927
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
- National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
- Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
- National Insurance Association, American, founded 1921
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
- Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
- National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
- National Association of University Women, American, founded 1910
- National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
- Golar, Simeon, American, 1929 - 2013
- 369th Veterans Association, American
- National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, American, founded 1913
- Alliance for Women in Media, American, founded 1951
- Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
- National Business League, American, founded 1900
- Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
- Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
- Ailey, Alvin, American, 1931 - 1989
- Dr. Toote, Gloria, American, 1931 - 2017
- Date
- 1974
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 9/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.4 cm)
- Caption
- Founded by Pittsburgh Courier journalist C. Melvin Patrick, each yearly-issue of Delegate contains hundreds of photographs providing coverage of African American professional and fraternal organizations, special events, award recognitions, individuals of note, and newsworthy situations. The magazine was a virtual year in review of African American life in the United States during the 1960s and 1980s. Delegate magazines were distributed free of charge by African American organizations at their conferences and meetings.
- Description
- A 1974 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine shows a collage of black and white photographic portraits cropped and tinted in bright pink, green, yellow, orange and blue. There are two (2) ribbon badges at the top right, one pink and one blue. Each ribbon reads [1974 / DELEGATE]. Black text in the bottom left corner reads [Price $1.50]. White text in a black box at the bottom right reads [PLEASE TURN TO PAGES DEVOTED TO YOUR CONVENTION].
- The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an editorial note titled “It Was Not A Good Year,” which recounted events of the past year, including Watergate and the reduction of federal programs. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE, 1974] 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, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the National Pan-Hellenic Council,National Association of Black Social Workers, Girl Friends, Inc., the National Medical Association, Prince Hall Masons, National Market Developers, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, National Newspaper Publishers, NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu, National Insurance Association, National Urban League, National Church Ushers Association, National Medical Association, National Council of Negro Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Funeral Directors Association, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, National College Women Association, National Dental Association, The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Coleman Young, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Daughters of Isis, Elks of the World, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Dr. Gloria Toote, United Mortgage Bankers of America, American Bridge Association, 369 Veterans Association, Media Women, The Association for the Study of Afro American Life in History, Black Caucus, National Business League, Morehouse College, and Alvin Ailey. There are also features on Detroit, Kenya, Barbados and Oak Bluffs.
- There are 254 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.
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
- Kenya, Africa
- Barbados, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Advertising
- Associations and institutions
- Black Press
- Business
- Communities
- Fraternal organizations
- Fraternities
- Funeral customs and rites
- Government
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics
- Professional organizations
- Religion
- Sororities
- Travel
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Urban life
- Women
- Women's organizations
- 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
- 2012.167.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.