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Postcard From Dr. C. F. Duncan And A. St. Geo. Richardson, Naacp, To Eartha White, Dr. C. F. Duncan, A. St. Geo. Richardson

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Postcard from Dr. C.F. Duncan, Chairman, and A. St. George Richardson, Secretary of the NAACP, to Eartha M. M. White, regarding the annual celebration of the Jacksonville, Florida, branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Date: July 12, 1931. Y2-646

Letter From Mrs. H. G. Andrews To The Club Women Of Florida

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

A report of the 23rd Annual Session of the Florida Federation of Colored Women's Clubs meeting held in Apalachicola, Florida.

Letter From B. A. Gregory, Gulf Life Insurance Company, To Eartha M. M. White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Correspondence: Letter from B. A. Gregory, District Manager, Gulf Life Insurance Co., to Eartha M. M. White, Jacksonville, regarding $5.00 check requested on June 26. Handwritten list of other donations on reverse. Date: July 6, 1931

Dixie Pharmacy, Inc. Invoice

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Bill from Dixie Pharmacy, Inc., Myrtle Avenue and Kings Road, Jacksonville, Fla. to Miss White, Old Folks Home, Jacksonville, Florida. Date: July 6, 1931

100th Anniversary Commemoration Program, Westbrook Seminary, June 29, 1931, Westbrook Seminary & Junior College

100th Anniversary (1931)

Founded in 1831, Westbrook Seminary & Junior College commemorated its 100th Anniversary with an elaborate series of events. This Commemoration Program includes:

"A Chronicle Play" with Five Episodes from the History of Westbrook Seminary, 1831-1900, by Miss Maud Palmer Thayer, Dean of the Junior College.

An Historical Address, by Miss Deborah N. Morton, Class of 1879.

A Tribute to Miss Morton, by Mr. David E. Moulton, President of the Trustees.

An Alumni Song to the Faculty, by Miss Maud Palmer Thayer.

The five episodes of "A Chronicle Play" include: I. The First Founders Day, October 27, 1831; II. Dr. Weston …

Biggs & Masser Plumbing And Heating Invoice

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Bill from Biggs & Masser Plumbing and Heating, Jacksonville, Florida to Colored Old Folks Home, for repairs. Date: June 29, 1931.

Sunday School And Epworth League Convention Of Jacksonville District Program

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Program: Sunday School and Epworth League Convention of Jacksonville District Florida Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, Palatka, Florida. Date: June 18, 1931.

Student Life (1931 May 30), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Class Day Will Take Place Here on Monday
• Senior President and Officers Bring Year to Successful Close
• Commencement Concert to be Given Monday
• Commencement Program
• Seniors Hold Their Kid Day Celebration
• The Seniors are Now Looking to the Future
• Society
• To The Commencement Guests
• To The Seniors
• Miss Williamson Speaks on World Peace Day
• La Chiavé and String Quartette on Program
• Campus Crumbs
• Commencement Play To be Given To-Night

Hollins Student Life (1931 May 30), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Guglieliuo Ferrero Lectures at Hollins
• Intercollegiate Debate to be Held in April
• Yemassees and Mohicans Hold Their Annual Clash
• Annual Fashion Show to be Presented To-Night
• Miss Pruette Addresses the Hollins Student Body
• Student Forum
• Freshman Dean's List is Announced at Convocation
• Around the Globe
• Anthology of College Verse to be Published
• Athletics
• Yamassees and Mohicans Celebrate Blue Victory
• "Holiday" is Presented With Great Success
• Society
• Dr. Swift to Lecture on Social Hygiene
• Alumnae Notes
• Finds Half of Students in College are Unfit
• Recital is Given by Mary Belle Deaton
• Campus Crumbs

Eugene L. Barnes & Son Insurance Invoice And Account Balance, May 30, 1931

Glover Family Papers, 1871-1937

Document: Insurance bill from Eugene L. Barnes & Son Insurance and Real Estate, 65 King Street, St. Augustine, to Mrs. Fannie P. Glover, 123 Palmo Street, St. Augustine, Florida. Lists accounting and amount due.

Student Life (1931 May 9), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Forest of Arden is Scene of Carnival
• New Officers of Student Council are Installed
• Riding Club to Hold the First Hollins Horse Show To-Day
• Cups and Ribbons to be Awarded the Winners
• Student Forum
• Cast for "Bonds of Interest is Selected"
• Blue Ridge Tea is to be To-Morrow
• Miss Slothower Talks on Family Welfare Work
• Hollins Winner in Debate with William and Mary
• Purdue Council Abolishes Tradition of Class Offices
• May Day Pageant is Presented by Freya
• Hollins-Randolph-Macon Debate Held Last Night
• Peyton University Holds May Day Festival
• Elections for 1931-32
• Musical Events to be Offered this …

Hollins Student Life (1931 May 9), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Forest of Arden is Scene of Carnival
• New Officers of Student Council are Installed
• Riding Club to Hold the First Hollins Horse Show To-Day
• Present Officers of Riding Club
• Cups and Ribbons to be Awarded the Winners
• Commencement
• Student Forum
• Cast for "Bonds of Interest" is Selected
• Blue Ridge Tea is to be To-Morrow
• Miss Slothower Talks on Family Welfare Work
• Hollins Winner in Debate with William and Mary
• Purdue Council Abolishes Tradition of Class Offices
• May Day Pageant is Presented by Freya
• Hollins-Randolph-Macon Debate Held Last Night
• Peyton University Holds May Day Festival
• Elections for 1931-32 …

A Thesis Submitted To The Faculty In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirements For The Degree Of Bachelor Of Arts, Sister Mary Francis Borgia

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A Congregation of Colored Sisters in New Orleans! To those unfamiliar with the history of the Crescent City, this seems not only an impossibility. Was not New Orleans the slave mart of the South? Is not the color or race prejudice a traditional still adhered to? Is this Congregation in its infancy? If so, when was it founded and by whom? These, and many other questions of the same type are asked by tourists when they are informed that the building on Orleans Street, formerly the Orleans b ballroom, is the Convent of the Holy Family and the motherhouse of …

Student Life (1931 Apr 25), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Officers Elected for Session 1931-32
• Mary Alice McConnel Secretary S.I.A.S.G.
• Hollins Girls Win in State Music Contest
• Ben Greet Players Present "Macbeth"
• First Intercollegiate Debates to be Held
• Student Forum
• Changes
• Mr. Rath Presents Charlotte Patch
• Around the Globe
• Athletics
• Class Elections Held Monday, April 20th
• Commencement Play is to be "Bonds of Interest"
• Dr. Chas. W. Gilkey Addresses Hollins
• Hollins Waiters to Give Program
• Society
• Alumnae Notes
• Women Win Collegiate Good Sleep Contest
• Opposes Participation of Women in Olympics
• Y.W.C.A. Cabinet for 1931-32 is Installed

Hollins Student Life (1931 April 25), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Officers Elected for Session 1931-32
• Mary Alice McConnel Secretary S.I.A.S.G.
• Hollins Girls Win in State Music Contest
• Ben Greet Players Present "Macbeth"
• First Intercollegiate Debates to be Held
• Student Forum
• Changes
• Mr. Rath Presents Charlotte Patch
• Around the Globe
• Athletics
• Class Elections Held Monday, April 20th
• Commencement Play is to be "Bonds of Interest"
• Dr. Chas. W. Gilkey Addresses Hollins
• Hollins Waiters to Give Program
• Society
• Alumnae Notes
• Women Win Collegiate Good Sleep Contest
• Opposes Participation of Women in Olympics
• Campus Crumbs
• Y.W.C.A. Cabinet for 1931-32 is Installed

Insurance Receipt, Geneva Cornell, April 22, 1931, Geneva Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Envelope containing a receipt from The Prudential Insurance Company of America to Geneva Cornell and a pamphlet expressing the company's thanks.

Milk Fund Committee Reports

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: List of children receiving aid through the Committee. Notice from Eartha White to members of the Mothers Club of Stanton High. Also includes various Milk Fund Committee reports, including April 1931 reports. Date: 1931

Student Life (1931 March 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Dr. Guglieliuo Ferrero Lectures at Hollins
• Intercollegiate Debate to be Held in April
• Yemassees and Mohicans Hold Their Annual Clash
• Annual Fashion Show to be Presented To-Night
• Miss Pruette Addresses the Hollins Student Body
• Student Forum
• Elections
• Congratulations
• Freshman Dean's List is Announced at Convocation
• Around the Globe
• Anthology of College Verse to be Published
• Athletics
• Yemassees and Mohicans Celebrate Blue Victory
• "Holiday" is Presented With Great Success
• Society
• Dr. Swift to Lecture on Social Hygiene
• Alumnae Notes
• Finds Half of Students in Colleges are Unfit
• Recital is Given by Mary Belle Deaton

Hollins Student Life (1931 Mar 7), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• “Three Wise Fools” Presented at Hollins
• First Issue of “Southern Collegian”
• Mr. Cocke Speaks on New Curriculum
• Spring Holidays Begin on Friday, April 3d
• To Present “Holiday” at the Little Theatre

Student Life (1931 Mar 7), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• "Three Wise Fools" Presented at Hollins
• Receive First Issue of "Southern Collegian"
• Mr. Cocke Speaks on New Curriculum
• Spring Holidays Begin on Friday, April 3d
• To Present "Holiday" at the Little Theatre
• Miss Lorina Pruette to Speak in Convocation
• Student Forum
• Honors Courses and the New Curriculum
• Around the Globe
• Athletics
• Excellent Recital Given by Frances McAfee
• Exhibition by Department of Physical Education
• Chicago Students Aroused by Change in Curriculum
• Poll Shows College Drinking Continues
• Hold Senior-Sophomore Banquet in Dining Room
• A Correction
• Society
• Students' Needs to Determine Curriculum
• Hollins Debating Club Holds Regular Meeting
• Senior Forum …

Bill From John W. Dubose, County Judge, To Eartha White

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Document: Bill from John W. DuBose, County Judge, to Eartha M. M. White, for executing the will of Maria Fuller. Date: March 6, 1931

Employment Bureau Of The Citizens' Committee, Negro Welfare League Postcards

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Postcard: Form card from the Employment Bureau of the Citizens' Committee, Negro Welfare League, made out to Mr. Lee, introducing Willie Shires. Eartha White's (E. M.M. White) signature, listed as "Directed by", on card. Blank form card and index card with name Perkins Butler included. Date: March 4, 1931

Memo To Willie, February 21, 1931

Glover Family Papers, 1871-1937

Correspondence: Memo to Wille, requesting he research the law regarding insurance policies in arrears at time of insured persons death. Includes article regarding insurance policies in arrears/death of insured.

Hollins Student Life (1931 Feb 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Founder’s Day Events
• “Beware of Widows” Presented Last Night”
• Miss Fillinger Speaks About Founder’s Day
• Edward Markham to Speak Sunday Night
• Hold Important Meeting of the Alumnae Council
• Alumnae Visitors
• Funds are Raised to Repaint Little Theatre
• Endowment Notes

Student Life (1931 Feb 21), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Founder's Day Events
• "Beware of Widows" Presented Last Night
• Miss Fillinger Speaks About Founder's Day
• Edwin Markham to Speak Sunday Night
• Hold Important Meeting of the Alumnae Council
• Alumnae Visitors
• Funds are Raised to Repaint Little Theatre
• Endowment Notes

The Afro-American Insurance Company- Mr. Lloyd Z. Morgan, February 18, 1931

Glover Family Papers, 1871-1937

Correspondence: Letter from W.H. Lee, secretary, Afro-American Insurance Company, Jacksonville, Florida to Mr. Lloyd Z. Morgan, Attorney & Counsellor at Law, Barnett Bank Building, Jacksonville, Florida, regarding insurance policies in arrears at time of the insured persons death.

Meeting Minutes Of Int. Dem. Ministers Union

Eartha M. M. White Textual Material

Notes: Handwritten minutes of Interdenominational Ministers Union meeting. Part of assorted notes of meetings kept by Eartha White. Date: February 18, 1931

Afro-American Life Insurance Co., February 17, 1931

Glover Family Papers, 1871-1937

Correspondence: Letter from Afro-American Life Insurance Co. to Gentlemen, requesting payment for policy that was in arrears at the time of Harrison Hope's death.

Hollins Student Life (1931 Feb 14), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Founder’s Day to be Celebrated Feb. 21^st: Dr. Brand Blanshard to be Speaker
• Ban on Smoking is Lifted at Hollins
• Charles Lewis Cocke, Founder of Hollins College [photograph]
• Alumnae Present Play at the Little Theatre
• Alumnae Council to Hold First Meeting
• Founder’s Day
• Student Forum
• Around the Globe
• Dr. R. W. Brown
• Y. W. C. A. Brings Series of Lectures
• Murrow Summarized Atlanta Congress
• Athletics
• Society
• Alumnae Notes
• Hollins Debating Club Holds Special Meeting
• Campus Crumbs
• Endowment Notes

Student Life (1931 Feb 14), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Founder's Day to be Celebrated Feb. 21st
• Ban on Smoking is Lifted at Hollins
• Alumnae Present Play at the Little Theatre
• Alumnae Council to Hold First Meeting
• Student Forum
• Around the Globe
• Dr. R.W. Brown Delivers Address
• Y.W.C.A. Brings Series of Lectures
• Murrow Summarizes Atlanta Congress
• Athletics
• Society
• Alumnae Notes
• Hollins Debating Club Holds Special Meeting
• Endowment Notes