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1Title:  Links of Cleveland, Incorporated Photographs     
 Creator:  Links of Cleveland, Incorporated 
 Dates:  1950-1987 
 Abstract:  The Links of Cleveland Incorporated was established in 1950 as a local chapter of a national non-profit, non-partisan volunteer organization of African American women. Beginning with its first president, Rosalind Garvin, the organization committed to educational, cultural, social, and civic activities to raise funds for charitable causes. Recipients of this fundraising have included the Cleveland National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Karamu House; the Eliza Bryant Home; Forest City Hospital; the Jewish Welfare Fund; and, the Phillis Wheatley Association. The collection consists of 66 photographs organized by subject. It also includes 300 slides and 19 negatives. 
 Call #:  MS 5403 
 Extent:  0.21 linear feet (1 container and 1 oversize folder) 
 Subjects:  African American arts -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Exhibitions. | African American philanthropists -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African American women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Charities -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs.
 
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2Title:  National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women, Cleveland Club Scrapbook     
 Creator:  National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women, Cleveland Club 
 Dates:  1956-1972 
 Abstract:  The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women (f. 1935) is a national nonprofit organization founded in New York City whose mission is to "promote and protect the interests of African American business and professional women; to serve as a bridge for young people seeking to enter business and the professions; to improve the quality of life in the local and global communities; and to foster good fellowship." It contains six districts in the United States and one international division. The Cleveland Club is a part of the North Central District of the national organization which was founded in 1965. The Cleveland Club provides leadership development and networking opportunities to professional working women in Cleveland and northeast Ohio. It also awards college scholarships to youth and increases awareness of economic, educational, and other social issues facing the Black community through community service. The organization's most popular event, the Annual Founder's Day Breakfast, attracts local and national speakers to discuss a variety of domestic and international topics, as well as honoring women's occupational achievements and commitment to volunteerism with professional and student awards, and the prestigious Sojourner Truth Award. The collection consists of articles, certificates, correspondence, event programs, invitations, lists, newspaper clippings, notes, photographs, and tickets. 
 Call #:  MS 5107 
 Extent:  0.40 linear feet (1 oversize volume) 
 Subjects:  National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Cleveland Club. | African American women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | African American businesspeople -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Professional associations -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women in community organization -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
 
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3Title:  Links of Cleveland, Incorporated Records     
 Creator:  Links of Cleveland, Incorporated 
 Dates:  1946-1991 
 Abstract:  The Links of Cleveland Incorporated was established in 1950 as a local chapter of a national non-profit, non-partisan volunteer organization of African American women. Beginning with its first president, Rosalind Garvin, the organization committed to educational, cultural, social, and civic activities to raise funds for charitable causes. Recipients of this fundraising have included the Cleveland National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Karamu House; the Eliza Bryant Home; Forest City Hospital; the Jewish Welfare Fund; and, the Phillis Wheatley Association. The collection consists of administrative files, correspondence, budgets, financial records, minutes, memoranda, membership lists, newsletters, reports, programs, press releases, subject files, statements, histories, bylaws, guest books, handbooks, publications, transcripts, articles of incorporation, agendas, project files, and presidential files. 
 Call #:  MS 4845 
 Extent:  3.40 linear feet (4 containers) 
 Subjects:  Garvin, Rosalind. | George, Zelma, 1903-1994. | Jones, Adrienne Lash. | Madison, Leatrice. | Links of Cleveland, Inc. | Cleveland Museum of Art. | Karamu House. | National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Cleveland Branch. | African American women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Charities -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African American philanthropists -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African American arts -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Exhibitions.
 
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4Title:  Flora Johnson Papers     
 Creator:  Johnson, Flora 
 Dates:  1950-1979 
 Abstract:  Flora Johnson (b. 1906) was active in the African American community in Cleveland, Ohio, including the following organizations: Cleveland Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, Glenville Garden Club, Forest City Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Antioch Baptist Church, Eliza Bryant Home for the Aged, Four-O'Clock Garden Club, League of Women Voters, the 25th Ward Republican Club, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Alliance of Postal Employees. The collection consists of programs, annual reports, membership information, correspondence, and historical and biographical information relating to the organizations in which Flora Johnson was actively involved. This collection also contains a small file containing material reflecting the involvement of the donor, Loraine Huston, in the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Alliance of Postal Employees. 
 Call #:  MS 4494 
 Extent:  0.40 linear feet (1 container) 
 Subjects:  Johnson, Flora, ca. 1906- | Antioch Baptist Church (Cleveland, Ohio) | Glenville Garden Club. | Forest City Hospital. Auxiliary. | National Council of Negro Women. Cleveland Council. | League of Women Voters of Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
 
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