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Carrie Burton Overton Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP000340
Abstract
Carrie Burton Overton served as a stenographer for the NAACP from 1924 to 1928; as executive secretary to Julian Rainey, head of the "Colored Division" of the National Democratic Committee for 1932, 1936 and 1940; and in secretarial positions with Howard University, Vanguard Press and the Community Church of New York City. Her papers comprise correspondence, leaflets, reports, notes and clippings. Subjects include Black voters, employment in the federal government for Blacks, activities of the...
Dates:
1856 - 1969
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Carrie Burton Overton Photographs
Collection
Identifier: UAV000340
Abstract
Carrie Burton Overton was active in African-American educational, political and arts organizations through much of the twentieth century. The collection includes a series of studio portraits dating from around the time of her marriage; portraits of family members and some other individuals; scenes at Howard University and the Tuskegee Institute; and several panoramic group pictures at alumni, political and arts events.
Dates:
1913 - 1960
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Mary White Ovington Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP000323_MWO
Abstract
Mary White Ovington began her career as a social worker, devoting her efforts to the problems of African-Americans in New York and other cities. She helped found the National Association for Advancement of Colored People and remained an officer and prominent figure until her retirement in 1947. Her papers reflect her interest and involvement with the living conditions of the poor in New York City and African-Americans in the south in the early 1900s; the foundation and growth of the NAACP; the...
Dates:
1854 - 1948
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Rosa L. Parks Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP000775
Abstract
Rosa Parks, often referred to as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, is most famous for her refusal to give up her bus seat to a white rider in segregated Montgomery, Alabama in December 1955. She was secretary of her local and state NAACP and was a member of Michigan Congressman John Conyers staff after her family moved to Detroit. Her papers reflect mainly her years in Detroit and her association with numerous church, community, and civil rights organizations.
Dates:
1955 - 1976
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
SEIU Executive Vice President's Office: Patricia Ford Records
Collection
Identifier: LR002423
Abstract
In 1973, Pat Ford, then a clerical worker at Alameda County Hospital, aided in the creation of Local 616 by affiliating the 4000-member association with SEIU. Ford held various leadership positions in Local 616, including president (the Local’s first African-American woman president), and Executive Director. In addition to Ford’s service to Local 616, in 1996 she was elected as SEIU Executive Vice President, and reelected in 2000. During her tenure with SEIU, Ford helped to found the Caucus of...
Dates:
1997 - 2005; Majority of material found within 2002 - 2004
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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