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October 1958 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, gives updates on Arlington school desegregation and NAACP 50th Annual Convention, and promotes NAACP Christmas Seals, voting in local and state elections, and the Freedom…

December 1959 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, lists upcoming 1960 officers and members of the executive committee. Promotes NAACP Christmas Seals, and reports on local challenges to segregated seating laws.

Newsletter for the "CCSP", a youth branch of the Arlington Branch, NAACP, advertising November and December, 1959, events. Requests books for students in Front Royal, previews next meeting, and promotes a New Year's Eve celebration and a casual party…

Sheet outlining the 50th Anniversary Membership Campaign for the Arlington Branch, NAACP, for March and April 1959. States campaign goals, structure, and special events.

Flyer advertising Thurgood Marshall appearance at Hoffman Boston High School on March 29, 1954. Event sponsored by Arlington Branch, NAACP

Program for "NAACP Arlington Branch 1959 Membership Kickoff Drive," held at St. John's Baptist Church on March 15, 1959. Barbara Marx is lists as a speaker. Lyrics for Lift Every Voice and Sing included for musical section of the program. 2 pages.

Letter to Arlington Branch, NAACP, members from Beatrice Ritchie, President, dated January 18, 1960. Reminds reader that 1959 dues were not paid; asks reader to pay 1960 dues.

Flyer from Arlington Branch, NAACP, advertising a panel by the Arlington Council on Human Relations on housing in Arlington on November 28, 1961. One panel member is Mrs. William T. (Evelyn) Syphax. Verso has handwritten note, "Knock, don't ring door…

Flyer promoting Freedom Sunday, a celebration of the seventh anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Event is to be held May 21, 1961 at Lomax AME Zion Church.

January 1960 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, lists new branch officers for 1960 and gives short biography of the new president, Beatrice Ritchie, gives reports on Arlington segregated seating case and school…

September 1960 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Advertises Freedom Fund barbeque fundraiser and music concert, and reminders readers about registering to vote. A second September issue of the newsletter was published later in the month -…

May 1960 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Advertises Freedom Day Dinner on May 17, reminds readers of NAACP dues payments, and reports on local lunch counter sit-ins, the Arlington segregated seating case, and an upcoming school bond…

September 1960 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, reminders about membership, promotes the annual National Conference (where Jackie Robinson is scheduled to speak), and reports on an upcoming School Board meeting on…

September 1960 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, reminds readers of voting in local and state elections, and advertises upcoming School Board meeting on Drew School.

Summary minutes of the 52nd annual convention for the NAACP Convention Organization Meeting on July 10, 1961. Details invocation, memorial service for deceased NAACP members, and report from committee on convention procedure, sergeant-at-arms and…

Summary minutes of the 52nd annual convention for the NAACP Convention Plenary Session on July 11, 1961. Lists members of various regional committees.

March 1961 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next joint meeting with the Fairfax Branch, details membership drive, gives updates on Arlington school desegregation efforts.

September 1961 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, gives details on the newly desegregated Arlington Parks and Recreation facilities, letting readers know what facilities and activities they can now access.

Flyer for the Arlington Branch, NAACP, event on November 28, 1961. The Arlington Council on Human Relations presents a panel on housing in Arlington County. Speakers include Robert Groom, Edward B. Hincks, and Mrs. William [Evelyn] Syphax.

December 1961 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, reminds readers to use the newly desegregated Arlington parks and recreation system, and hearings on the Drew School addition and housing ordinances. Verso has stamp,…