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Mary Church Terrell papers
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Title
Mary Church Terrell papers, 1851-1962 (inclusive), 1886-1954 (bulk), [microform]
Physical Description
34 reels.
Language
English
Notes
Microfilm. Washington, D.C., Library of Congress. 1980. 34 reels, 35mm.
The originals are in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Biographical / Historical Note
Mary Church Terrell was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1863. She graduated from Oberlin College in 1884, and subsequently studied abroad. She was one of the founders in 1896 and the first president of the National Association of Colored Women. From 1906-1911 Mary Church Terrell served on the District of Columbia School Board, the first black woman to be selected for that position. During the 1920s and 1930s she was active in the Republican Party.
Summary
The papers include diaries, correspondence, speeches, writings, and a subject file documenting the career of Mary Church Terrell, educator, lecturer, club woman, writer, and political campaigner.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts / Microforms
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
Subjects
Genre/Form
Diaries.
Occupation
Educators.
Authors.
Reformers.
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