16 20 1839 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/7cae9ebc321ec4923a34b213103bd5e5.pdf cbbab37d03c96a70410ff742759793bd PDF Text Text 1535 1 1 t h S t r e e t S o u th A r lin g t o n 4 , V ir g in ia i.O D e-am ber 1955 Dear Meraberi A rlin g to n B ranch o f th e N a tio n a l A s s o c ia tio n fo r i. ■ ;..d(5iicorr-nt o f C o lo re d P eople w ill h o ld i t s n e tt. . .. \ r , December 1 8 , 1356 a t t b s V et".a..L . b a a . v A, S o u th 22nd S t r e e t , A rlin g to n , Va„ a t 3 o 'c lo c Aa Agenda w i l l in c lu d e : S ie o tio n o f O f f ic e r s ' r l l o t i n g f o r N a tio n a l Board ..: ..arJca from in d iv id u a ls S chool h e a r in g in B a ltim o re V ’e rg e you to a t t e n d and b r in g so rt: r e v a tu you S ln o e r e ljr , S T h a ir ^ A to n r o e , P r e s id e n t TW/baai �/ < ? 7 ft- ^ p t ^ v / < f /(^-- ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Thomas Monroe, 1956 Description An account of the resource Letter to Arlington Branch, NAACP, members from Thomas Monroe, President, dated December 10, 1956. Letter announces date and agenda for the next meeting of the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Verso has postmark, stamp, and Barbara Marx address. 2 pages. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1956 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thomas Monroe Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_27 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/7f0c05850ba9605ec83dc1217924d5bb.pdf 758132811f8d627affaf3a59904f2777 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH N E W S Vol. IV L E T T E R January 1957 No. 1 NEXT MEETING - TUESDAY JANUARY 29TH The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held Tuesday January Our new officers will be installed by State NAACP President E. B. Henderson who will also give a brief resume of the main objectives of the NAACP in Virginia in 1957. 29th at the Mt. Salvation Baptist Church on North Culpeper Street at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. THE OFFICERS OF THE ARLINGTON BPANCH NAACP FOR 1957 President Emeritus ................ Mrs. Esther I. Cooper President ......................... Mr. William R. Minor Vice-President .................... Mrs. Barbara S. Marx Corresponding Secretary............ Mrs. Pauline Ferguson Recording Secretary................ Miss Betty Ann Minor Treasurer ......................... Mrs. Geraldine Davis INTRODUCING OUR NEW PRESIDENT, MR. MINOR Our President elect, Mr. William R. Minor, is a graduate of Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C. He has been employed in the Navy Department, Bureau of Naval Personnel, since 1917 and is currently an Administrative Assistant for Workflow Control. He is a member of St. John's Baptist Church and has served as Superintendent of the Sunday School for more than 25 years. Mr. Minor has been active in the fraternal and civic life of Arlington for more than 30 years, serving as Financial Secretary of the Elk's Lodge since 1925 and District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elk Lodges of Northern Virginia for the past eight years. He is also a member of the Arlington Lodge No. 58, AF and AM Masons. He was first Adjutant of the Doris Miller Post No. 194, Ameri­ can Legion and founder of the Arlington Boys Club. He has served as president of the Arlington Countywide Citizens Associations, President of Hoffman-Boston PTA; and for the past six years, he has been Treasurer and Member of the Executive Board of the Arlington Branch NAACP. APPEAL OF ARLINGTON SCHOOL DESEGREGATION DECISION TO SUPREME COURT Judge Parker of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals had granted Virginia 30 days delay in the enforcement of desegregation decisions. In that time school officials of Arlington and Charlottesville will ask the Supreme Court to hear appeals. The decision is being appealed not in the hope of winning, but as a delaying tactic. Even if the Supreme Court refuses to hear the appeal enough time will have been gained to prevent desegregation this school year. PUBLIC ASSEMBLY CASE TO BE APPEALED TO VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT The Faith Bissell case to test the Virginia segregated seating law has also reached "the third round." The Arlington Circuit Court Decision upholding the state law is to be appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court, and then, if necessary, to the U. S. Supreme Court. A Washington Post editorial states that the U. S. Supreme Court "has outlawed segregation in public schools and in public transporta­ tion, among other things, and there can be very little doubt that it will find forced racial segregation at public assemblages also a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment." BROTHERHOOD SERVICE SUNDAY FEBRUARY I7TH The annual brotherhood meeting sponsored by the Arlington Council of United Churchwomen will be held at the Clarendon Presbyterian Church, N. Jackson and Irving Streets, at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, February 17th. A fellowship period with refreshments will follow the service. The Rev. James Clark Brown will be the speaker and music will be provided by girls from the Hoffman-Boston High School choir. Rev. Brown is a splendid speak­ er and the subject of brotherhood is close to his heart. He won the Gilkey Award for Public Speaking while at Yale Divinity School. He was pastor of an inter­ racial church in Los Angeles before coming to capitol hill where he is studying the influence of religion on government and politics. He is administrative as­ sistant to the Clerk of the House of Representatives and is also acting as interim minister of the Rock Spring Congregational Church. This is one of the few opportunities for interracial and interdenominational fellowship in Arlington and everyone is cordially urged to attend. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, January 1957 Description An account of the resource January 1957 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, lists officers for 1957, gives small biography of the new branch president, William R. Minor, reports on legal battles for Arlington school desegregation and seating in public places. Advertises a "brotherhood meeting" for the Arlington Council of United Churchwomen on February 17, 1957. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957-01 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_28 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/14f8b12ef98f462217fd6cb38f71a166.pdf ad584d4258f027ab49e775f80ad3cf32 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH William R. Minor, President____________ N E W S Vol. IV 1021 S. Rolfe St. L E T T E R No. 2 March 1957 NEXT MEETING - WEDNESDAY MARCH 20th The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held Wednesday, March 20th, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1600-lUth Street South, at 8 p.m. In connec­ tion with the Statewide campaign to increase the number of colored voters, we shall have a discussion of legislative records: "Did Arlington’s three dele­ gates to the General Assembly represent you?" POLL TAXES MUST BE PAID BY M Y Uth TO VOTE IN '57 This year Virginians elect a Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and the General Assembly of 100 members. Arlington citizens will vote for the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, three delegates to the General Assembly and a County Board member. We do not know now all the candidates who will be running next November. However, Attorney General Almond, a strong segregationist, has already thrown his hat in the ring. Delegate Harrison Mann of Arlington, who sponsored five of the seven anti-NAACP laws, is running for another term. All citizens who believe in equality of opportunity and the freedom guaranteed by the Bill of Rights will want to vote against both of these men. Check now to be sure that your "poll", capitation tax for 1956 is paid. If you have any questions about how much "poll" tax you owe, you may call theCounty Treasurer's Office, JA 7-^800 or Mrs. Barbara S.Marx, JE 2-U387. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE An NAACP membership is a kind of insurance against injustice and discrimina­ tion. Membership money is used to work for civil rights, for the elimination of racial barriers, and for an America with full equality for all its citizens. Memberships start at $2.00, a bargain price for justice. The $3-50 membership includes the Crisis magazine, which contains world news of particular interest to all members. Larger memberships help buy freedom faster. There are $5, $10, and $25 memberships and a life membership of $500 which can be paid all at once or in installments of $50 a year. Bring your dues to the meeting; or if you cannot attend, send them to Mrs. Patience Spriggs, 2111 North Edison Street. If you would like to have some­ one call and pick up your membership, call Mrs. Spriggs at JA 7-^312, or Mrs. Esther I. Cooper, JA 2-6015, or Mrs. Pauline Ferguson, JA 8-5913BY THE WAY "WHICH KIND OF MEMBER ARE YOU?" Are you an active member, The kind that would be missed Or are you just contented That your name is on the list? There is quite a program schedule That means success if done, And it can be accomplished With the help of everyone. Do you attend the meetings And mingle with the crowd. Or do you stay at home And crab both long and loud? So attend the meetings regularly And help with hand and heart, D o n ’t be just a member But take an active part. Do you take an active part To help the Branch along, Or are you satisfied to be The kind to "just belong" Think this over, member, Are we right or wrong? Are you an active member Or do you just belong? "JACKIE ROBINSON" SPEAKS IN RICHMOND SUNDAY MARCH 31st "Jackie" will address a Freedom Fund Rally of Virginia NAACP members at the Mosque at 3 p.m. Sunday March 31st. Mr. Robinson is serving as national chairman of the NAACP Freedom Fund Drive for 1957. All members are welcome. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, March 1957 Description An account of the resource March 1957 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, promotes membership drive and payment of poll taxes, and advertises a speech by Jackie Robinson for the Virginia NAACP on March 31, 1957. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957-03 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_29 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/b665bb653f1275dafaa65edac158695c.pdf 694c3dc4c99ff0d3f223d3b65d544390 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOE THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLOEED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH William R. Minor, President______________ N E W S 1021 S. Rolfe St. L E T T E R Vol. IV_____________________________ April 19g7 uo. 3 NEXT MEETING - WEDNESDAY AFRIL 17TH The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held Wednesday, April 17t,h, at the First Baptist Church, 1827 N. Moore Street, at 8 p.m. A social period with refreshments will follow the meeting. NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN ---and GALS--to pay 1957 dues. The NAACP is doing the real groundwork for civil rights, and that's where we want to be counted in. The aim of the anti-NAACP legislation passed in Virginia last fall was to in­ timidate, but who's afraid? Support of the organization in this state has been greater in 1956 than in any previous year. Our obligation is heavier now too, because the NAACP is outlawed in several Deep South states. So we should get ad­ ditional members here. Bring your dues to the meeting. Our Membership Chairman, Mrs. Patience Spriggs, needs solicitors to help In the drive. How about calling her at JA 7-k312 and volunteering to canvass your street? If you would like to have some one call and pick up your membership call Mrs. Spriggs or one of the following: Mrs. Esther I. Cooper, JA 2-6015, Mrs. Pauline Ferguson, JA 8-5913, Mr. William R. Minor, JA 2-6581, Mrs. Mary Scales, JA 8-0906. CAN YOU VOTE IN '57? Y E S , IF YOU PAY YOUR POLL TAX BY MAY LTH. Only five states still require their citizens to pay a poll tax before they can vote. Virginia is one of these five. Our poll tax was adopted at the Constitution­ al Convention of 1902. From the debates it is clear that the purpose was to de­ crease the number of Negro voters. Mr. Carter Glass said: "The article of suffrage which the Convention will to­ day adopt does not necessarily deprive a single white man of the ballot, but will inevitably cut from the existing electorate four-fifths of the Negro voters. (Applause) That was the purpose of this convention; that will be the achievement." Question: "Will it not be done by fraud and discrimination?" Mr. Glass: "By fraud, no; by discrimination, yes. But it will be by discrimina­ tion within the letter of the law, and not in violation of the law. Discrimination! Why that is precisely what we propose; that is exactly what this convention was elected for— to discriminate to the very extremity of permissible action under the limitations of the Federal Constitution, with a view to the elimination of every Negro voter who can be gotten rid of, legally without materially impairing the numerical strength of the white electorate . . . It is a fine discrimination indeed that we have practiced in the fabrication of this plan, and now, Mr. President, we ask the convention to confirm our work and emancipate Virginia." Doesn't this make you so mad that you want to get dozens of Negroes to pay their "poll" taxes and vote? The enclosed leaflet gives instructions on how to pay poll tax and register. Pass this information on to your friends and neighbors. If you, yourself are not already a qualified voter, become one! We cannot win our fight for first-class citizenship unless Negroes over 21 take the trouble to vote. If you have any questions as to how much "poll" (capitation) tax you owe call either our Political Action Chairman, Mr. Carl Ferguson, JA 8 -5913, or Mrs. Barbara S. Marx, JE 2-^387. PUT A RED CIRCLE AROUND MAY 17TH! Save Friday May 17th for the Freedom Day meeting of the Arlington and Fairfax NAACP Branches. Mr. E. Frederick Morrow, aid to President Eisenhower, will address a mass meeting at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 19th Street South near Glebe Road, at 8 p.m. No one should miss hearing this dynamic and stimulating speaker. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, April 1957 Description An account of the resource April 1957 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, reminds members to pay dues, and gives information on how to pay poll taxes. Advertises Freedom Day meeting for the Arlington and Fairfax Branches, NAACP, with a speech by E. Frederick Morrow, on May 17, 1957. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957-04 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_30 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/0542dc0a1b51463a79c9e5c2e2007f71.pdf cdeb6b9407a144f8b73788b865435537 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH William R. Minor, President____________________ N E W S u\ r 1 September 1957 O s Vol. IV 1021 S. Rolfe St. L E T T E R NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY, SEPT. 26TH at 8:00 p.m. The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held Thursday Sep­ tember 26th, at 8:00 p.m. at St. John's Church, Columbia Pike and South Scott Street. The chief item of business will be the election of delegates to the State Convention. There will be reports, by the people who were there, on the case just heard in Richmond to test the constitutionality of the Anti-NAACP laws; on the school case heard in Alexandria by Judge Bryan; and on the Thompson Com­ mittee "witch-hunting" in Arlington. DESERVING OF THE HIGHEST PRAISE.' All of us, I am sure, wish to meet and thank in person those parents and children who applied for admission to white schools. We are inviting them to be guests of honor at our meeting next Thursday. STATE CONVENTION, OCTOBER U, 5, and 6 Suffolk will play host to this, the 22nd annual convention of the Virginia Conference. Speakers will include Drs. Mamie and Kenneth Clark; Mr. Frank Williams, Secretary of the West Coast Region; Clarence Mitchell and Thurgood Marshall. Don't miss this chance to inform yourself about the larger work of our organization. OUR PRESIDENT REMINDS YOU All contributions for the Freedom Fund are most welcome at this time. Please mail them to: Mr. William R. Minor, 1021 S. Rolfe Street, or Mrs. Pauline Ferguson, 2h2Q S. Seminary Road. CAN YOU VOTE? You paid your poll tax; did you register too? You have until Saturday, October 5th, no later. Have you helped a neighbor to register? Those who have moved to Virginia since January 1956, or have become 21 since January 1957, or are members of the armed services, may register without paying poll tax. KEEP THIS LIST These are your new precinct registrars: Columbia Glebe Fillmore Lexington Woodlawn Yorktown Mrs. Fleisher - k6b Arlington Village Mrs. Mount - 1706 S. Lowell Street Mrs. Plaugher - k05 S. Barton Street Mrs. Slye - 1623 Patrick Henry Drive Mrs. Gibson - 4639 N. l6th Street Mrs. Woodal - 2418 N. Columbus Street Ja-5-0809 Ja-2-6878 Ja-7-3910 Ke-8-51^3 Ja-2-3378 Ke-6-9089 Call and make an appointment to register. Or, if it suits you better, you can go to the Central Registrar, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 204-9 - 15th Street North (opposite the new wing of the Court House). Remember to take your poll tax receipts; or if you are in the armed ser­ vices, proof of your military service when you go to register. If you have questions on how or where to register, or if your poll taxes have been paid, call any of the following: Mr. Carl Ferguson je-8-5913; Mr. James E. Browne Ja-7-7792; or Mrs. Barbara S. Marx je-2-4-387. WE WILL WIN THE BATTLE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS MUCH FASTER IF WE INCREASE THE COLORED VOTE. IF YOU D O N ’T VOTE IN VIRGINIA, YOU DON'T COUNT IN VIRGINIA! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, September 1957 Description An account of the resource September 1957 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, promotes the Virginia State Conference, NAACP, and lists new precinct voting registrars. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957-09 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_31 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/d80bc7b37a213b41e7f78c01fd7dde3b.pdf 20219498aa58670af6dc32698225791a PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH William R. Minor, President 1021 S. Rolfe St. N E W S L E T T E R Vol. IV_________________________ November 1957_____________________________ No. 6 NEXT MEETING TUESDAY. NOV. 26th at 8:00 p.m. The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 22nd and Kanmore Sts., So., on Tuesday, Nov. 26th, at 8:00 p.m. There will be a report of the nominating committee and Mrs. Edith Burton will analyze the reports of the Thomson and Boatwright Committees. After eleven months of investigation, both committees claimed to have found that the NAACP has engaged in the "unauthorized" practice of law and have suggested that dis­ barment proceedings be instituted against the attorneys. In the four Virginia school desegregation suits, the commonwealth*’s attorneys have lost every court decision. Does thic constitute the "unauthorized" practice of law in Virginia Was this the purpose of these two committees Come and hear Mrs. Burton. NAACP, AN AMERICAN ORGANIZATION In the recent elections so many candidates ran 'against the NAACP' that it might be well to go over briefly what we are, who we are, and what we are trying to do! The NAACP was established in 1909. The business of the NAACP is to work for civil rights, for the elimination of racial barriers, for an America with full equality for all its citizens. It was founded for and has adhered to this high purpose. The NAACP has many members, white as well as colored. Some are professional people; teachers, doctors, lawyers, ministers; some are just plain citizens who believe in equality of opportunity for all. Over 300 NAACP Branches have ministers as presidents. From the beginning the NAACP has worked always in a legal manner, through the courts and according to federal and state laws and the United States Constitution. In spite of claims to the contrary, the NAACP is not, and never has been, listed as subversive by any federal official or agency. J. Edgar Hoover, whose business as head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is to know who is and who is not subversive, has said: "Equality, freedom and tolerance are essential in a democratic government. The NAACP has done much to preserve these principles and to perpetuate the desires of our founding fathers." The Association enjoys the support of and is served in many capacities by distinguished persons in government, in business, the arts, science, organized labor, the church, education, and the law. Both President Eisenhower and former President Truman have addressed NAACP meetings; these and other Presidents have regularly sent messages of greetings to NAACP conventions. You can be proud to number yourself among the members of such an association and you can be sure that this Association does not propose to be diverted from its goal by the enemies of our country either of the Left or the Right. The Association will not be intimidated by the threats and smears of the white supremacists; nor will it let down the bars against the red conspiracy. The Association will continue to operate as an American organization. Every freedom-loving citizen should belong to and support the NAACP! PATIENCE SPRIGGS, MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN, URGES The NAACP needs you! If you have not yet paid your 1957 dues, please mail them to me now, to: 2111 N. Edison Street, or call me or one of the following to have your dues picked up: (Mrs. Spriggs - JA-7-4312), Mr. James E. Browne, JA-7-7792; Mrs. Esther I. Cooper; JA-2-S015; Mrs. Phyllis Costley, JA-7-5695; Mrs. Geraldine Davis, KE-6-S957; Mrs. Pauline Ferguson, JA-8-5913; Mrs. Eugene James, JA-8-5677; Mrs. Mary T. Shirley, JA-4-0872; Mrs. Jessie Syphax, Sr., JA-8-4249; or Mr. Wm. R. Minor, JA-2-6581. THE NAACP NEEDS YOU - AND YOU NEED THE NAACP The State Conference of NAACP Branches will not release the names of members to any investigating committee of State authority. Thurgood Marshall said this while presenting arguments in the case before the Eastern District Court , n . Richmond on October 10th, and Virginia authority does not extend to the seizure of lists in the National Office. If this has worried you; perhaps even kept you from renewing your membership, you need worry no longer. Renew that membership now. Your name will not be published! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, November 1957 Description An account of the resource November 1957 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, promotes membership and dues payment, with reminder that NAACP membership lists with not be released to state investigators. Also gives short history of the NAACP. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957-11 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_32 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/bbb368e3649a2b26fd8dda7169f5b3f4.pdf 3e3e721e6f094b99cbceadcedecba8d5 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH Carl W. Ferguson, President_____________ ____________ N E W S Vol. V.________________ 2 k 2 & S. Seminary Road L E T T E R January1 9 5 8 _________________ No. 1 NEXT MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 23rd The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held on Thursday, Jan­ uary 23rd, at the Hall's Hill Fire House just north of Lee Highway on Culpeper Street at 8:00 p. m. Our new officers will be installed and refreshments will be served. THE OFFICERS OF THE ARLINGTON BRANCH NAACP FOR 1958 President Emeritus .......... President .................. Vice-President .............. Corresponding Secretary . . . Recording Secretary ........ Treasurer .................. Mrs. Esther I. Cooper Mr. Carl W. Ferguson M r s . Earbara S . Marx Mrs. Pauline Ferguson Mr. Robert E. Smith Mrs. Geraldine Davis INTRODUCING OUR NEW PRESIDENT, MR. FERGUSON. Our President-elect, Mr. Carl W. Ferguson, was born in Washington, D. C., attended the public schools there and graduated from Dunbar High School. From 1939 to 1958 he was employed as Doorman at the White House and is now working for the World Bank. Mr. Ferguson has been active in the Civic and Church activities in the County for many years. He is a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in which he has served as Deacon for fifteen years. He has been active in his Civic Association for ten years. Mr.Ferguson is married and has two grown children, a son and a daughter. CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. MARJORIE Y. TAYLOR! For her completely independent action in placing herself in jeopardy in or­ der to test the consitutionality of the Virginia segregated seating law, Mrs. Marjorie Y. Taylor should have the heartfelt thanks of all Negro citizens and white persons of goodwill. Let's have all our members present at next Thurs­ day's meeting and thank her in person. BROTHERHOOD SERVICE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9th at 3:30 p.m. The annual women will be February 9th, Music will be brotherhood meeting sponsored by the Arlington Council of Churchheld at the Christ Methodist Church, 5700 Lee Highway, on Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. The speaker will be the Reverend Mr. J. Wm. Hough. by the Hoffman-Boston High School Chorus. Rev. Hough was born in Norfolk, Virginia; received his A.B. degree from Randolph-Macon College and his B.D. from the Candler School of Theology of Emery University in Georgia. He was a Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy in World War II. He served as minister of the Walker Chapel Methodist Church from 19V 7 to 1955 and is presently minister of the Fairfax Methodist Church. This is an annual meeting designed to promote interracial and inter­ denominational brotherhood in Arlington. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. * * * * * * t � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, January 1958 Description An account of the resource January 1958 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, lists 1958 branch officers and gives short biography of Carl W. Ferguson, 1958 president of the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Advertises a "brotherhood meeting" at the Arlington Council of Churchwomen, and congratulates Marjorie Taylor for breaking segregated seating laws. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-01 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_33 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/873c0733f509facd25efcbc71bf0f262.pdf b2537ee15c1667c1c3e5754e04599ef4 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH Carl W. Ferguson, President_________________________________ 2428 S. Seminary Road N E W S L E T T E R Vol. V_____________________________ February 1958____________________________ No. 2 NEXT MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the First Baptist Church in Rosslyn, 1827 N. Moore Street, at 8:00 p.m. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE STARTS MARCH 3, 1958 The Annual Membership Drive for the NAACP will begin on March 3, 1958. Your membership is needed. Tell your friends and neighbors. Urge them to buy a member­ ship or renew their old one. Membership fees are: Adults - $2; Youths under 17 50<t; Youths 17-21 - $1; Life - $500. The Membership Committee is planning a door-to-door campaign. Therefore we need plenty of workers. If you are interested in helping, please contact one of the following persons: Chairman - Mrs. Phyllis Costley, 5132 N. 22nd St., JA-7-5695 Co-Chairmen - Mrs. Pauline Ferguson, 2428 S. Seminary Rd., JA-8-5913, and Mr. James E. Browne, 2011 N. Culpeper St., JA-7-7792. Three "Anti-NAACP" Bills Declared Unconstitutional In a recent 2-1 decision, a three-.judge Federal Court in Richmond declared the two registration laws and the Barratry law unconstitutional. (The registration laws would have required disclosure of NAACP membership lists and contributions made by individuals to the NAACP or to the Fund. The Barratry law would have pre­ vented the NAACP attorneys from working on legal cases to bring about the end of racial segregation.) The key sentence in the decision is: "The right of access to the courts is one of the great safeguards of the liberties of the people and its denial or undue restriction is a violation of the due process clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments." The "Anti-NAACP" bills were characterised as follows: "— the statutes passed at the Extra Session were clearly designed to cripple the agencies that have had the greatest success in promoting the rights of colored persons to equality of treatment in the past, and are possessed of sufficient resources to make an effort at this time to secure the enforcement of the Supreme Court's decree. The statute is not aimed at curbing the activities of an association likely to engage in viola­ tion of the law, but at bodies who are endeavoring to abide by and enforce the law and have not themselves engaged in acts of violence or disturbance of the public peace." Two other laws in the package of lesser importance were not ruled on by the court but are still under attack by the NAACP. REGISTER NOW BEFORE YOU NEED A MEMORY COURSE! State Senator Garland Gray has introduced a bill to prevent Negroes from regis­ tering. This bill would require would-be voters to write on a blank sheet of paper at least 15 facts "without aid, suggestion, or memorandum." Let's beat him to the draw! Get your friends and neighbors to register before the bill passes and while forms are still in use. Persons wishing to register should call and make an appointment with the pre­ cinct registrar (see list below) or they may go to the Central Registrar, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 2049-15th Street North, JA-7-4800. The poll tax receipt for '57 is needed except for those who have moved to Virginia after January 1, 1957) who are in military service, or who will become 21 years old this year. If you have any questions on where or when to register or on poll taxes, call any of the following: Mr. Ferguson, JA-8 - 5913, Mr. Strother, JA-2-7093, or Mrs. Marx, JE-2-4387. KEEP THIS LIST Columbia Glebe Fillmore Lexington Woodlawn Mrs. Fleisher - 464 Arlington Village Mrs. Mount - 1706 S. Lowell Street Mrs. Plaugher - 405 S. Barton Street Mrs. Slye - 1623 Patrick Henry Drive Mrs. Gibson - 4639 N. l6th Street JA- 5-O809 JA-2-6878 JA-7-3910 KE-8-5143 JA-2-3378 WE WILL WIN THE BATTLE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS MUCH FASTER IF WE INCREASE THE COLORED VOTE. IF YOU DON'T VOTE IN VIRGINIA, YOU DON'T COUNT IN VIRGINIA! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, February 1958 Description An account of the resource February 1958 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, promotes membership drive and voter registration in the face of additional limits placed on African-American voter registration. Reports on "anti-NAACP" laws being ruled unconstitutional by federal judges in Richmond. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-02 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_34 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/ed39c274b2acf223d9bb20ff79e9d84d.pdf fa73a6ee73f74c99c48d3176ea319380 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH Carl W. Ferguson, President_________________________________ 2128 S. Seminary Road N E W S L E T T E R Vol. V._____________________________April I9;8_____________________________ No. 3 NEXT MEETING, FRIDAY, APRIL 25th The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held on Friday, April 25th at 8:00 p.m., at the Mt. Salvation Baptist Church on North Culpeper Street. There will be reports from the Membership and Education Chairmen. INTERIM REPORT FROM THE MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Mrs. Phyllis Costley, Membership Chairman, reports that the NAACP membership kickoff campaign meeting which was held on Sunday, March 30th, was quite a success. Mr. Eugene Davidson delivered a very inspiring address to the workers and 91 memberships were turned in bringing our total for the 1953 year to 103. Our membership goal for the year Is 300, so let's get nut and work to meet this goal. If you have not gotten your membership yet, contaet Mrs. Pauline Ferguson in Green Valley, Mrs. O'Meara Smith in Johnson Hill, or Mrs. Phyllis Costley in Hall's Hill. All solicitors are asked to attend the next meeting and to bring the member­ ships they have secured and give reports. CAN YOU VOTE IN 1958? YES, IF YOU PAY YOUR POLL TAX BY MAY 3rd Check now to be sure that your "poll" (capitation) tax for 1957 is paid. If you have any question about how much poll tax you owe, you may call the County Treasurer's Office, Ja-7-WiOO or our Political Action Chairman, Mr. Edward D. Strother, Ja-2-7093 or Mrs. Barbara S. Marx, Je-2-U387. 32nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAUCIC CITIZENS'ASSOCIATION The Nauck Citizens' Association will celebrate its 32nd Anniversary with a tea to be held at the Drew School on Sunday, May l 8th from 5:00 to 7:3° p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and share in the celebration. PUT A RED CIRCLE AROUND MAY 17th Branches In Northern Virginia are holding a joint celebration of the May 17th Supreme Court Decision on Saturday, May 17th, at 00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Vienna. The speaker will be the Rev. Smallwood Williams of Washington D. C. WE WILL WIN THE BATTLE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS MUCH FASTER IF WE INCREASE THE COLORED VOTE. IF YOU DON'T VOTE IN VIRGINIA, YOU DON'T COUNT IN VIRGINIA! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, April 1958 Description An account of the resource April 1958 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, contains report of membership chairman, reminders readers to pay poll taxes and to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Nauck Citizen's Association. Advertises a celebration for May 17, 1958, the anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-04 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_35 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/6626f8243afd0badc1a3f96710520403.pdf 8ba541ab3ce2ab6d8bc47bcd81febe00 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH Carl W. Ferguson, President 2123 l8th St., N . W . , Apt. 3, Washington, D. C. N E W S L E T T E R Vol. 5_________________________ September 3 9 5 9 _____________________Ho • 4 OLD-FASHIONED HICKORY BARBECUE A - D BABY CONTEST iI SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 C 0 M E NOON until O N E ! ---- C O M E SIX A L L ! OLD-FASHIONED HICKORY BARBECUE At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Birdie Alston, 2106 North Edison Street, from noon until six o'clock Dinner $1*25 The Arlington Branch is, several hundred dollars short on its Freedom Fund quota this year. Won't you please help us by buying a dinner or making a con­ tribution? The Freedom Fund is used mainly for modest fees to our hard working NAACP attorneys and other expenses of lawsuits to secure Negroes their constitu­ tional rights, and for the political action campaign to increase the number of Negro voters in Virginia. NEXT MEETING — THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18th at 8 p.m. The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held Thursday, Sept. 18th at 8 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 22nd and Kenmore Streets, South. Delegates to the State Convention are to be elected and there will be a report on the status of school desegregation cases. STATE CONVENTION, OCTOBER 10, 11, 12 at Hampton. The theme of the convention is "Preparing Our Youth to Meet Today's Challenges." Nationally known speakers are on the program. If you are inter­ ested in attending call Carl or Fauline Ferguson, AD 4-0355. REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 4th. If you have friends or neighbors who are not registered to vote urge them to get registered before the books close October 4th. The Registrar's Office 2049 15th Street N (across the street from the Court House) is open weekdays from 8:30 until 5:00. Or appointments may be made to register with the precinct registrar either by calling her direct or by making an appointment through the Central Registrar. Virginia's new "blank paper" voter registration law, designed to keep Negroes from voting went into effect in July. Would-be voters must put down on a blank sheet of paper 9 or 10 facts. These are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Name Age Date of Birth Place of Birth Residence— where you live 6 7 8 9 10, Residence one year ago Occupation now Occupation one year ago Whether you have ever voted before If so. State, County and Precinct This list of ten facts may be looked at in the Registrar's Office before writing the application. If a person fails, he may try again, so there is no need to worry. If you have questions on how to register or how to reach your precinct regis­ trar call the Registrar's Office, JA 7-4800, Ext. 278 or one of the following: Mr. Edward D. Strother, JA 2-7093, Mr. James E. Browne, JA 7-7792, Mrs. Barbara S. Marx, JE 2*4387. PLEASE NOTE ENCLOSURES FROM YOUR STATS CONFERENCE. A leaflet and letter from the Virginia State Conference NAACP are being sent you in this envelope. Do take time to read them. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, September 1958 Description An account of the resource September 1958 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, advertises barbeque fundraiser and Virginia State NAACP Conference. Gives instruction on how to register to vote with new "blank paper" registration law in effect. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-09 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_36 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/be750dafa9c5f6464e4ae6229ed9dbd5.pdf 5d4a1926f0ca00c0741dd67898000c6a PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH Carl W. Ferguson, President 2123 l&th St., N. W . , Apt. 3, Washington, D. C. N E W S L E T T E R _______________________________ September 1958__________________________ _ _ _ _ _ OLD-FASHIONED HICKORY BARBECUE . . Saturday, Sept. 29 . . NOON until SEC COME ONE COME ALL! At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Birdie Alston, 2106 North Edison Street from noon until six o'clock Dinner $1.25 The Arlington Branch is, several hundred dollars short on its Freedom fund quota this year. Won't you please help us ty buying a dinner or making a con­ tribution? The Freedom Fund is used mainly for modest fees to our hard work­ ing NAACP attorneys and other expenses of lawsuits to secure Negroes their constitutional rights, and for the political action campaign to increase the number of Negro voters in Virginia. NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY SEPT. lSth at 8 p.m. The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held Thursday, Sept. l8th at 8 P.M. at the Macedonia Baptist Church, 22nd and Kenmore Streets, South.. Delegates to the State Convention are to he elected and there will be a report on the status of school desegregation cases. STATE CONVENTION, OCTOBER 10, 11, 12 at Hampton. The theme of the convention is "Preparing Our Youth to Meet Today's Challenges." Nationally known speakers are on the program. If you are inter­ ested in attending call Carl or Pauline Ferguson, AD k-0355. REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 4th. If you have friends or neighbors who are not registered to vote urge them to get registered before the books close October bth. The Registrar's Office 20b9 15th Street N (across the street from the Court House) is open weekdays from 8:30 until 5:00. Or appointments may be made to register with the precinct registrar either by calling her direct or by making an appointment through the Central Registrar. Virginia's new "blank paper" voter registration law, designed to keep Negroes from voting went into effect in July. Would-be voters must put down on a blank sheet of paper 9 or 10 facts . These are: 1. 2. 3. 1 *. 5. Name 6. Age 7. Date of Birth 8. Place of Birth 9. Residence-where you live 10. Residence one year ago Occupation now Occupation one year ago Whether you have ever voted before If so, State, County and Precinct. This list of ten facts may be looked at in the Registrar's Office before writing the application. If a person fails, he may try again, so there is no need to worry. If you have questions on how to register or how to reach your precinct registrar call the Registrar's Office, JA 7-U800, Ext. 278 or one of the follow­ ing: Mr. Edward D. Strother, JA 2-7093, Mr. James E. Browne, JA 7-7792, Mrs. Barbara S. Marx, JE 2 -^ 3 8 7 . PLEASE NOTE ENCLOSURES FROM YOUR STATE CONFERENCE. A leaflet and letter from the Virginia State Conference NAACP are being sent you in this envelope. Do take time to read them. * * * * * * A VOTELESS PEOPLE IS A HOPELESS PEOPLE !! GET YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS TO REGISTER. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, September 1958 Description An account of the resource September 1958 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, advertises barbeque fundraiser and Virginia State NAACP Conference. Gives instruction on how to register to vote with new "blank paper" registration law in effect. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-09 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_37 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/e267abefabb3fe4d76dfc5dfa8ab8c5d.pdf aa456c63dbe90523f52848182adfec10 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLO! ED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH Carl W. Ferguson. President.____ 2123 16th St., H.W., Apt. 3 N E W S Vol. V L E T T E R _________________________ Octoher NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY OCTOBER 30 _ Washington. P-C. at 1958____________ __________________ No.5 8 P.M. The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held Thursday, October 30th at 8 P.M. at the Calloway Methodist Church, 5000 Lee Highway. A Nominating Committee is to be elected and we shall hear reports from our Convention Delegates, Mrs. Syphax and the Rev. Mr. Lowe. FREEDOM FUND QUOTA MET The Branch is most grateful to Mrs. Birdie Alston, Freedom Fund Chairman, and the members who helped her reach our 1958 quota of $700. Special praise goes to Mr. and Mrs. Alston for the Barbecue and Baby Contest held at their home on September 20, which netted $231.86 for the Freedom Fund. Our hearty thanks go to the parents and the four babies. First prize was won by Gregory Anthony McDonald, second prize went to Eric Hill. The support of local churches has been gratifying. Gifts have been received from Macedonia Baptist, Mt. Olive Baptist, St. John's Baptist, Lomax A.M.E. Zion, Mb. Salvation Baptist and Mt. Zion Baptist churches. The following organizations have also made contributions: Langston Civic Association, Virginia Morticians Association, Inc., Arlington Lodge No. 5 8 , AF & AM, Jennie Dean Community Center Ass'n., and the Arlington Divot Club. ARLINGTON BRANCH WELL REPRESENTED AT HAMPTON Official delegates to the Virginia NAACP Convention were our president, Mr. Carl W. Ferguson, Mrs. Jessie T. Syphax, the Rev. Mr. George Lowe, and alternate Mrs. Pauline Ferguson. Mrs. Barbara S. Marx attended as a member of the State Executive Board. Mrs. Mable Alston was the Arlington Branch Queen in the Queen's Pageant. Miss Clarissa Thompson, who is now a student at Hampton, served as our Youth Council Delegate and also as Mrs. Alston's attendant in the Pageant. Mr. Birdie Alston was there as unofficial "Branch Photographer." The Negro young people from Arlington, Charlottesville, Norfolk and Warren County who won the right to attend desegregated public schools in Virginia were special guests of the State Conference. Mrs. Ethel Thompson accompanied our four to the convention — Ronald Deskins, Michael G. Jones, Lance D. Newman, and Gloria Thompson. Branch delegates looked on with pride while our "kids" were photographed with the Banquet speaker, Jackie Robinson. CHRISTMAS SEALS NAACP Christmas Seals will be on sale at the meeting or they may be ordered from Mrs. Esther I. Cooper — JA 2-6015. VOTE NOVEMBER U - POLLS OPEN 6 A.M. TO 6 P.M. The NAACP is non-political and does not endorse political parties or candidates But we urge you to vote without fail. In making up your mind, consider the records and platforms of all the candidates. Senator Harry F. Byrd is running for re-election. He has spearheaded "massive resistance" in Virginia. Opposing him is independent candidate Dr. Louise 0. Wensel Congressman Joel Broyhill is running for re-election. He identified himself as a segregationist when he signed both Southern Manifestos, He is opposed by Demo­ cratic candidate Joe Freehill. Mrs. Leone Buchholz AIM incumbent is running for re-election to the County Board. Mr. Leo Urbanske, ABC candidate is opposing her. Mr. B. M. Miller and Russell Runyon are also running for the County Board. They are appealing for the segregation vote. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, October 1958 Description An account of the resource October 1958 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, updates on Freedom Fund fundraising and the Virginia State NAACP Conference. Advertises NAACP Christmas Seals and gives advice on voting in upcoming state and local elections. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-10 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_38 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/3efd43f392577c527fccd182e25b945f.pdf c97de982178de67848b8677e6f0f1998 PDF Text Text uJw > NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH Carl_57._ Ferguson^ President___2123 18th_St._N.T?. Apt,_5 JJashington,^ILC^. Vol. v NETS IET.TER December 1958 No. 6 NEXTJ®MNG_THJRSDAY,_DK)EIffiffl 11th The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held on Thursday December 11,1958, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1600 14th street South Arlington Virginia at 8:00 PM. Officers are to be elected ( see report of Nominating Committee ) nominations from the floor are in order. There will be a discussion on Tlho's to blame for closure of Public Schools in Virginia ? NOf.ffNATING C p M Q T T E E RETORT_ — Robert M. Alexander, chairman President Emeritus . . . . . . . Mrs. Esther I. Cooper P resident.................... Mr. Carl T . Ferguson J Vice President .............. Mrs. BarbarayMarx Corresponding Secretary . . . Mrs. Pauline Ferguson Recording Secretary . . . . . Rev. George Iowe Treasurer ................... Mrs. Geraldine Davis EXECUTIVE C O M O T T E E Robert M. Alexander Birdie TT» Alston — James E. Browne Phyllis Costley Eugene James s . Vfilliam R. Minor Robert E. Smith Edward D. Strother Jessie T. Syphax Marjorie Y. Taylor Ann T’ l k e r _ .a NAACP CHRISTMAS^ SEAIS Christmas seals will be on sale at the meeting or they may be ordered from Mrs. Esther I. Cooper — JA 2-6015. ',3111 those who took seals to sell please bring the money for them. The National office has mailed seals to Crisis subscribers, so if you received seals after you had already purchased from your Branch they may be returned with a note of explanation. Because of the many cases now in court, the NAACP needs greater support. The Southern States have attorney generals and a battery of legal talent paid for by the taxpayers. The expense of litigation does not worry them. So we must reach down into our pockets to secure n EQUAL JUSTICE under the Law " � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, December 1958 Description An account of the resource December 1958 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, lists upcoming 1959 officers and members of the executive committee. Reports of sales of NAACP Christmas Seals. Newsletter has handwritten notations on officer lists and "return" written in top right corner by Barbara Marx. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958-12 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_39 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/c46fb095571a9bcbfe5a9074b8c36bf2.pdf 5776ef6084b6e12d9d99c6cf1d0b5198 PDF Text Text NATTSNAL ASSOCIATE® FOR THE ADVANCEM T OF COLORED PEOPLE EM ARLINGTON BRANCH C a rl W. Forguson, P re sid e n t________ 2123 18th S t . , N.W. Apt, 5 W ashington, D.C. NEWS LETTER V ol. VH __________________________ January 1959____________________________ No. 1 NEXT MEETING THURSDAY. JANUARY 2 9 th Tho f i r s t mooting o f 1959 fo r th e A rlin g to n B ranch o f th e NAACP K i l l bo h old a t th o M t. S a lv atio n B a p t i s t Church on N orth C ulpoppcr S t r e e t a t 8s00 p.m . Rev. N. R. R ichardson w i l l i n s t a l l tho o f f ic e r s e le c te d f o r th is y e a r. Refreshm ents Kill bo serv ed a f t e r the m oeting. THE OFFICERS OF TH ARLINGTON BRANCH NAACP FOR 1959 E P r e s i d e n t," . 'jT£V. ................................................................. Mr. C arl W. Forguson This i s Mr. Forguson second term os P r e s id e n t. Ho has been a c tiv e i n C iv ic and Church a c t i ­ v i t i e s in the co u n ty for many y e a rs . Ho i s a Deacon o f tho Macedonia B ap t. Church. P re s id e n t E m eritus M rs. E sth e r X . Cooper M rs. Cooper se rv e d a s P re s id e n t from tho e stab lish m en t of tho A rlin g to n Branch u n t i l a p e rio d of ben y e a r s . She i3 s t i l l aciv o in tho Branch a c t i v i t i e s . V ice P r e s id e n t ................................................ M rs. B arbara S . Marx The S u p e rv iso r o f th e '7th D i s t r i c t of tho NAACP. Sho i s a c tiv e in many C iv ic groups i n th e county as w e ll as i n th e S t a t e . Sh<- has h e ld tho o ffic e o f V ice P re s , fo r a numerous o f y e a rs . C orresponding S e c re ta ry ............................... . . . . . M rs. Paulino Ferguson Tho w ife o f Mr. F erguson, she i s as a c tiv e as he i s in b o th C hurch and C iv ic a f f a i r s . She has served as S e c r e ta r y o f the Macedonia B ap t. Church fo r many y e a r s . R ecording S e c re ta ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. George O scar A. Lowe An A ssociate M in is te r o f tho Macedonia B a p t. Church. He has worked i n many C iv ic O rg an izatio n s i n the county as w e ll as i n N orthern Va. T re a s u re r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M rs. G erald in e D avis S in c e h e r a s s o c ia tio n w ith th e A rlin g to n Branch, M rs. D avis has served as R ecording S e c re ta ry and T re a s u re r. She i s a ls o a c tiv e i n Church a f f a i r s . goth ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAACP — FEBRUARY 12, 1959 The NAACP came i n to b e in g i n 1909, when a shocking account o f a ra c e r i o t th a t occured i n S p rin g fie ld , I l l i n i o s in 1908 was p u b lish e d by the "Independent" along w ith o th e r s t o r i e s o f N egroes p l ig h t . I n answer to t h is a p p e a l, "What la rg o and pow erful group o f c it i z e n s i s ready to come to t h e i r a id ? " ; f i f t y - t h r e e Americans banded them selves to­ g e th e r to form an o rg a n iz a tio n t h a t would " f i g h t " f o r th e r ig h ts o f C olored American C itiz e n s . Tho m ajor o b je c tiv e s were and s t i l l a r e : (1 ) A n ti-ly n c h in g l e g i s l a t i o n s , (2) F e d e ra l p ro te c tio n o f th e r i g h t to v o te, (3 ) E q u a lity o f e d u c a tio n a l o p p o rtu n ity , (b ) E q u a lity o f o p p o rtu n ity to work i n a l l f i e l d s w ith e q u a l pay fo r e q u a l w ork, (5) A b o litio n o f courtroom and p o lic e p r a c tic e s w hich d isc rim a te a g a in s t Negro and (6 ) An end to r a c i a l s e g re g a tio n in p u b lic fa c ilitie s . I n 1915 the HA'.CP argued i t f i r s t case i n Supreme C ourt and won. This was a g a in s t the legim acy o f th e "G ran d fath er C la u s e " . W ith th is v i c t o r y the NAACP moved on to o th e r v i c t o r i e s . I t p ro g re ss has n o t always been ra p id ly ; i t has been hampered by a c c u s a tio n s o f communist i n f i l t r a t i o n , t h r e a ts o f Southern L e g is la tio n s and many d is c rim in a to ry in d iv id u a ls . On May 17, 195b, through th e p lea d o f the NAACP Lawyers, the Supreme C ourt handed down the H i s t o r i c a l School D ecision and on November 7, 1955 i t ru le d a g a in s t se g re g a tio n o f p u b lic re c re a tio n f a c i l i t i e s . There have been many o th e r d e c is io n s , too numerous to m ention a t t h i s tim e. The GOAL f o r which th e NAACP i s seeking has n o t y e t been reached , b u t i t i s i n s i g h t . We have the B le s s in g s o f Heaven; b u t to r e a l l y gain th e v ic to r y each in d iv i d u a l must donate much more than words o f encouragem ent. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, January 1959 Description An account of the resource January 1959 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, lists 1959 branch officers with short biography on each one, gives a history of the founding of the NAACP in advance of its 50th anniversary on February 12. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959-01 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_40 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/bf6cfc91fbc867afdcd70ea2191bf6d4.pdf 3a71476311069f54ef74b97381d6ece6 PDF Text Text NA1TCNAL AScOCIATr® FO IHE A V N E R D A C ’'®!T OF C LO ED PEOPLE O R ARHNG1DN B A C RNH Carl W. Ferguson, President________ 2123 18th S t., N.W. Apt) 5 Washington, D. C. N E WS Vol. VH . LETTER February 19$9________________________ No. 2 N T HEEDING DTUSDAY PEBRU RY 26th EX A The next meeting of the Arlington Branch of the N A w ill be held a t the A CP Macedonia B aptist Church, 22nd and So. Kenmore S ts. on Thursday February 27, 1959 a t 8 p.m. W are urging a l l members to attend this meeting. Flans for e our membership drive w ill be discussed* M BERSHIP C M IG EM A PA N The 1959 membership campaign has u n o fficially begun. Our GOAL for th is year is 500 members. W w ill have the o ffic ia l "Kick-off Drive" on March 15, 1959 e (information concerning th is w ill be d istrib u ted la te r).a n d would lik e to have a t le a s t 200 members to s t a r t with. Die Campaign Captains are as follow: H a lls H ill Area — Mr. & Mrs. B. Alston; So, ArlingtonAAnea ---- Mrs. A. Walker; F ort Bernard Area — George 0. Lowe; Johnson H ill Area — Mrs. J . Syphax and — Mr, W. Minor; H atfield Area — Mrs. E. Cooper. I f you desire to work in this campaign please contact the person in yourarea, who w ill be glad to have your assistance. A SALUTE T A LIN TO O R G N Among the many words of congratulations to the citizens of Arlington, the Arlington Branch of the NAACP would like to add i t s few words. The citizens have indeed proven to the country as well as to the world that under the correct leadership, desegregation can occur without violence. To the students and instructions of S tra ffo rd Junior High we also extend our commendations. / Above a ll, vie highly comment the four negroes students and th e ir parents for th e ir position. 50 TEARS OF LA O BR STEony th e ro a d we tro d , B itter the chast'ning rod. F elt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, Have n o t our weary fe e t Come to the place for which our fathers sighed: W have come over a way th a t w ith tears has been watered. e W have come, treading our path through the blood o f the slaughtered e Out from the gloomy past. T ill now we stand a t la s t Where the white gleam of our b rig h t s ta r i s ca st. These lines from the pen o f one of the Executive S ecretaries of the N A do A CP indeed t e l l of the march of th is organization. Our aims have been high and our desires few; even though opposition stood on eith er side, for a h alf centuny the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People have marched forward through the unfaltering support of i t s many members. Many of the founders have fallen asleep, with the exception of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois and Rev. John Haynes Holmes; but the prupose which they stood is s t i l l being fought for under such leadership as Roy Wilkins - Executive S ecretary, Thurgood Marshall - Chief Counsel, and Dr. P h illip ’’y a tt - President Va. S tate Conference. The efforts of these leadei^would be in vain, i f we refuse to support them. Let us as members make ourselves a vow th a t in the year 1959 we w ill work twice as hard as we did in previous years. �y y i C t--L - /- r t- &f f? y o 'ji .<rv4.L t ? r ^ , z < / / � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, February 1959 Description An account of the resource February 1959 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, mentions new membership campaign, and comments of the desegregation of Stratford Junior High School. Verso has postmark, stamp, and Barbara Marx address. 2 pages. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959-02 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_41 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/297a63e1efbadb9f48b4acb61bfe4eb4.pdf 31532669d267d454e933151a9dd5f679 PDF Text Text power has arisen: The courtasserts, for its part, that the States did, in fact, in 1868, prohibit unto themselves, by means of the Fourteenth Amendment, the power to maintain racially separate public schools, which power certain of the States have exercised daily for more than 8.0 years; the State of Virginia, for her part, asserts that she has never surren­ dered such power; "That this declaration upon the part of the Supreme Court of the United States constitutes a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous attempt of the court itself to usurp the amendatory power that lies solely with not fewer than three-fourths of the States; "(That Virginia) anxiously concerned at this massive expansion of central authority, *** is in duty bound to interpose against these most serious consequences, and earnestly to challenge the usurped authority that would inflict them upon her citizens. "And be it finally resolved, that until the question here asserted by the State of Virginia be settled by clear Constitutional amendment, we pledge our firm intention to take all appropriate mea­ sures honorably, legally and constitutionally available tu us, to resist this illegal encroachment upon our sovereign powers, and to urge upon our sister States, whose authority over their own most cherished powers may next be imperiled, their prompt and deliberate efforts to check this and further encroachment by the Supreme Court, through judicial legislation, upon the reserved powers of the States." The constitutional convention authorized by the voters was held on March 7, 1986, and amended 8ll(l of the constitution of the state in accordance with the recommenda­ tion of the Gray Commission. On August 27, 1986, the General Assembly was convened in Extra Session in res­ ponse to the call of the Governor of the State. He made an opening address to the assem­ bled lawmakers, in the course of which he said: "The people of Virginia, and their elected representatives, are confronted with the gravest problems since 1868. Beginning with the deci­ sion of the Supreme Court of the United States on May 17, 1988, there has been a series of events striking at the very fundamentals of constitutional government and creating situations of the utmost concern to all our people in this Commonwealth, and throughout the South. "Because of the events I have just mentioned, I come before you today for the purpose of submitting recommendations to continue our system of segregated public schools "The principal bill which I submit to you at this time defines State policy and governs public school appropriations accordingly. The declaration reads, in part, as follows: 'The General Assembly declares, finds and establishes as a fact that the mixing of white and colored children in any ele­ mentary or secondary public school within any county, city or town of the Commonwealth constitutes a clear and present danger ■*** and that no efficient system of elementary and secondary public schools can be maintained in any county, city or town in which white and colored are taught in any such school located therein,' ? Sec. 73 of the Virginia Constitution provides: "The Governor shall ... recommend to (the General Assembly's) consideration such measures as he may deem expedient, and convene the General Assembly...when, in his opinion, the interest of the State may require." - 12- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Page of History of School Desegregation in Virginia Description An account of the resource Page 12 of a multi-page document on the process of school desegregation in Virginia; other pages of document missing. This page contains portions of speeches made by Governor Stanley on August 27, 1956, and unnamed segregationist lawmaker in opposition to Brown vs. Board of Education ruling. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1956 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_42 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/d265ee42defad5f460bed17b90f19ddb.pdf f7963603b1b366b9ff680e6441d76af2 PDF Text Text M E M0 R A N D UM TO: N A P Personnel AC FRCM The Executive Secretary : HEs V O T E R RE Q I S T R A T I O H SERVICE W again recommend for your sober study Langston Hughes' famous lin e s, tfe urge e th a t you memorise them. Today we paraphrase and use the poem to remind ourselves of our unfinished task s, our effo rts and our re sp o n sib ilitie s in the Suffrage /V o te r-re g istra tio n / field . In our effo rts to. "Secure the Vote for the N egro ..,," Life fo r /V irg in ia Negroes7 a i n 't been no cry stal s ta ir . I t ’s had tacks jp i t . The Grandfather Clause. And sp lin ters. The P o ll ta x . g is tra rs . And boards tom up, Intim idations, Violence and th rea ts of violence! Employment and Economic rep risals d irected against Negroes who wanted to vote. And plages with no carpet on the floor - Bare,- The White Primary Biased and prejudiced re ­ Indifference. Fear, Uncle Tom sellouts w ithin the Negro ranks But a l l the time the /V irginia Negro/ been a-clim bin1 onT And reachin' la n d in 's, Increase in the number of reg istered Negroes from bO,000 in 19it8 to more than 100,000 in I960. Abolition of the Grandfather Clause, A bolition of the White Primary. Sim plification of S ta te 's re g istra tio n laws. Successful legal and adm inistrative attacks on biased re g istra rs and other electio n o f f ic ia ls . And tu rn in ' com ers. Employment of f u ll and p a rt time P o litic a l Action workers. Organization of county, c ity and state-wide V oter-registratio n programs. Witnessed a renewed in te re s t by Negroes in th e p o litic a l l i f e of the community, which has resu lted in the elec tio n of q u alified Negroes and other lib e r a ls to public o ffice and the appointment qf Negroes to Boards and Agencies of govern­ ment. And_sometimes goin' in tth e dark Where there a i n 't been no lig h t, E ffo rts of individuals and groups sometimes seemingly not appreciated or wanted. Expressions made by Negroes such as; " I 's not going to mix p o litic s with religion" "I d o n 't have to be bothered to vote, my boss does th a t for me" - "What's in i t for me" "Wnat*s the use. my vote d o n 't count.",-etc. So /V irg in ia Negroes/ do n 't you set down on the steps 'Cause you finds i t ' s kinder hard. Don't you f a l l now - Set down? NO. F all? CERTAINLY NOT, With the November p re sid e n tia l election bearing down upon us; each Negro in V irginia must "keep climbin'1 by convincing him­ se lf and others th a t he wants more than a strong p arty platform! more than campaign pledges from the candidates. He wants and w ill demand, by h is presence a t the Election p o lls on November 8 f u l l recognition and equality in I960, .h is can and must be done with your help. Put in to effect immediately our V oter-registration "drumbeats" in your community. PASS THIS INFORM ATION O TO Y U VOTER REGISTRATION C A A N OR H IRM N � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Memorandum to "NAACP Personnel" from NAACP Executive Secretary, 1960 Description An account of the resource Memorandum to "NAACP Personnel" from the Executive Secretary, 1960. Text breaks down unnamed Langston Hughes poem with themes and statistics from the effort to desegregate schools and promote civil rights. Then promotes voter registration to further the fight. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_43 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/faf39834ad57e2de46ab01030e7492e0.pdf cdbf6c8e56add22d122556712731b195 PDF Text Text NATTOTAL APSCCIJTTCK TOR TIE ADVANCE'lENT OF COLORED PEOPLE APUNGTO BRAN T CH NE S L E T TE R S p e cia l Edition March 195? M EMBERSHIP KICK-OFF DRIVE - SU DAY M N ARCH 15, 1959 Tho Membership Drive fo r 1959 iri.ll begin o f f i c i a l l y on Sunday March 15, 1959 with a R ally at the S t. John B a p tist Church, Columbia Pike and South S co tt S tr e e t at 7:00 p.m. The Honorable Frank D. Reeves, attorney fo r tho D esegregation cases in A rlington and Alexandria w ill be tho guest sneaker, Tho 30 P la n tiff in the Arlington Case w il l be presen t as guest o f honor. W are urging everyone to attend th is Meeting and to se­ e cure or renew th eir membership SPECIAL INFORMATION OT ELECUCM V irgin ia Voters probably w i l l be ca lle d to vote in a statewide or l o c a l e le c tio n on tho future o f Public Schools in V irgin ia. Havo you paid your P o ll Tax and reg iste re d ? I f you have then urged your frien ds and re la tiv e to do the same. For information regarding re g is te r in g and votin g contact one o f the follovjjn g persons: Mr. James E. Brown - JA. 7-7792; Mr. Edward D. S troth er - JA. 2-7093; or Mrs. Barbara S. Marx - JE. 2-l[387. EVERY VOTER GET AV 0 T E R ARLINGTON'S; FIRST YOUTH CHAPTER BEIN' FO M R ED A group o f Young People met VJednesday Evening March 9, 1959 at the residence o f Mrs a Mrs. B irdie Alston to organized a Youth Chapter. T hisrw ill be the f i r s t o f i t s kind in A rlington. A ll youth ages lij-21 are in v ite d and urged to -attend these meetings. For further information you may c a l l JA. 7-7792. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, March 1959 Description An account of the resource March 1959 "Special Edition" newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Promotes official Membership Drive and the branch's first youth chapter of the NAACP. Reminds readers to pay poll taxes and register to vote ahead of a probable state or local election on the "future of Public Schools in Virginia." Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959-03 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Branch, NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_44 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/6bc9ba3977eec9382a795aa3cd13f083.pdf 367cf370e2359cbcbac1663fd51e0ea3 PDF Text Text NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ARLINGTON BRANCH Carl W. Ferguson, President Vol- VI 2123 18th St., N. W . , Apt. 3 N E W S L E T T E R ___________________ April 1959____________ Washington, D. C. No.4 NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY APRIL l6TH at 8 p.m. The next meeting of the Arlington Branch NAACP will be held Thursday April 16th at the Rook Springs Neighborhood House, 5000 Little Falls Road. The group will meet in the Council Room, which is the first door on the right from the Center Entrance. The Neighborhood House is on Little Falls Road between Old Dominion Drive and Rock Spring Road. Membership captains and solicitors are especially urged to be present. A MESSAGE FROM OUR MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN The Membership Committee wishes to thank Attorney Reeves for his wonderful address and also Rev. Wheeler for the use of St. John's Church for the "Kick-Off meeting of our annual membership drive. A total of 176 memberships were turned in: Hatfield— 6, Green Valley--29, Johnson Hill— 50, Halls H H I - - I 3, and Youth 46. Captains, don't forget our goal is 500! Keep the memberships rolling in! Phyllis S. Costley, Chairman (Ja. 7-5695) WHO'S AFRAID? Some government workers have hesitated to join the NAACP lest their super­ iors should frown on membership. Hence the Washington Bureau wrote to the NSA requesting a policy statement. "The National Security Agency does not have any policy which discourages membership in the NAACP," came the reply. "I would appreciate your informing me of any specific instance of an NSA employee's superior having advised him not to join the NAACP." This letter was signed: John R. Samford, Lt. General, USAF, Director of the NSA. So tell government workers not to be faint-hearted; identify with the organization which is fight­ ing for our liberties. THE F R O M ROYAL KIDS Featured at the March meeting of the Seventh District, NAACP, were several of the children who have shown so much courage and won so much admiration in the difficult situation in Front Royal. "Not so difficult," they say. "We are being treated pleasantly in the Werren High School, and getting concentrated help with our studies." Among all the Negro children who are carrying the torch for democracy, they have one of the harder assignments. Kudos to them! CAN YOU VOTE IN 1959? YES IF YOU PAY YOUR POLL TAX BY MAY 2ND Virginia is one of five states which still require their citizens to pay a poll tax before they can vote. When this amendment was up for adoption Mr. Carter Glass said: "The article of suffrage which the Convention will today adopt does not necessarily deprive a single white man of the ballot, but will inevitably cut from the existing electorate four-fifths of the Negro voters." Doesn't this make their "poll" taxes and tax is paid for 1958. owe, call Mrs. Barbara you angry? Angry enough to get dozens of Negroes to pay vote? Check now to be sure that your poll (capitation) If you have any questions about how much poll tax you Marx, Je. 2-4387. EVERY VOTER GET A VOTER Have you relatives or neighbors who are not registered voters? Try to get at least one new voter. The Registrar's Office, 2049 15th Street, N. (across the street from the Court House) is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Or appointments may be made to register with the precinct registrar either by calling her direct or by making an appointment through the Central Registrar. Virginia's new "blank paper" voter registration law requires that the fol­ lowing ten facts be put down on a blank sheet of paper: 1. Name 6. Residence one year ago 2. Age 7. Occupation now 3. Date of Birth 8. Occupation one year ago 4. Place of Birth 9 . Whether you have ever voted before 5. Residence (where you live) 10. If so. State, County and Precinct. This list of ten facts may be looked at in the Registrar's office before writing the application. If one fails, he may try again later. So don't worry! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Arlington Branch Newsletter, April 1959 Description An account of the resource April 1958 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, has notes on voter registration and the membership drives. Contains short statements congratulating children desegregating schools in Front Royal and assuring federal workers that membership in the NAACP will not affect their jobs. 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Y LO ngacre 3-62S0 ROY WILKINS HENRY LEE MOON EX EC U TIVE SECRETARY D IR EC TOR O F P U B L IC RELATIO NS FOR RELEASE: APRIL 20, 1959 26,000 YOUNG PEOPLE DEMONSTRATE FOR INTEGRATED PUBLIC EDUCATION WASHINGTON, April 20. — Chanting such slogans as "Two, four six, eight, We want to integrate," "Let Freedom Ring" and "It's time for every state to integrate," some 2 6 , 0 0 0 college and high school students descended upon Washington for the second Youth March for Integrated Schools demonstrating their support of the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Kay 17, 195k> banning segregation in public educa­ tion. Assembling in the Sylvan Theatre here at the foot of the Washington Monument on April 18, the youthful marchers from all sections of the country were addressed by Roy Wilkins, NAACP execu­ tive secretary; A. Philip Randolph, AFL-CI0 vice president; the Rev. Martin Luther King, president, Southern Christian Leadership Confer­ ence; Mrs. L.C. Bates of Little Rock, Ark.; Jackie Robinson; Harry Belafonte; Judge Hubert Delany;and Rev. Gardner C. Taylor — all sponsors of the demonstration; and also by Tom Mboya, 28-year-old labor and political leader from Kenya, East Africa. Education Essential Mr. 'Wilkins told the marchers that "one must be trained in order to live. hurt you. The day is long past when what you don't know won't Ignorance and lack of skill not only will hurt, but may well destroy." "Education will give us the knowledge of each other, the mutual respect and dedication to the ideal of liberty and equality which will keep us all free," the NAACP leader said, "So you are here to say by your presence and in your resolu­ tions that you want integrated schools for all American children. You have every right to say this to your government and to all among the citizenry who will listen. No one has a better right, for in �NAACP Press Release - April 20, 1959 2- so speaking, you are demanding only that the high pronouncements and glorious traditions of this beloved bastion of freedom be vindicated, and that we be about the business of building the kind of world in which your generation can preserve freedom," Mr, Wilkins concluded. Sees Pace of the Future Rev, King told the marchers that as he looked upon the thousand; of white and Negro faces, "intermingled like the waters of a river, I see only one face, the face of the future." "I cannot help thinking," Rev, King continued, "that a hundred years from now, the historians will be calling this not the beat generation, but the generation of integration." The youthful clergyman added that the younger generation will not take no, double talk, or gradualism, for an answer. He urged, the youngsters assembled: "Become dedicated fighters for civil rights. Make it a central part of your life, "It will make you a better doctor, a better lawyer, a better teacher. It will give you that rare sense of nobility that can only spring from love and selflessly helping your fellow man," Rev. King said. The Hour of Crisis Mr. Randolph welcomed the young people on behalf of the commit­ tee and expressed gratitude to certain outstanding leaders, "for the cooperation they have given this great cause," "Youth and their allies have come back to Washington because, in this fleeting moment of history, the problem of integrated schools has become the conscience of the nation," Mr. Randolph declared, "Thus in this hour of irorld crisis, the youth march to Washing­ ton seeks to give hope and faith to the nine Little Rock Negro childrer who seek to enter Central High School, and to express denunciation of the policy of closing public schools to avoid integration," Mr. Randolph said, Tom Mboya, member of the Kenya legislative council and general secretary of the Kenya federation of labor, told the gathering that "many millions of people throughout the world in spirit are here with you today." A group of four young people reported to the marchers on their White House conference earlier in the day. They said that President �NAACP Press Release -3- Aprll 20, 1959 Elsenhower sent word that he would never be satisfied until the last vestige of racial discrimination has disappeared in this country The students were Reginald Herbold Green, 23, Walla Walla, Wash,; Harlon E. Joye, 26, Orangeburg, S.C.; Miss Josephine Boyd, 18, Greensboro, N.C.; and Miss Sallye Phillips, 17, Hartshorne, Okla, An unscheduled dais appearance was made by Congressman Charles Diggs of Michigan. He accepted petitions bearing some 1^00,000 names from all over the United States and Puerto Rico calling for speedy and orderly school integration. He promised to do everything in his power to see that they were entered into the Congressional Record and brought to the attention of the proper authorities. Citations for their "contribution to democracy" were presented to Mr, Wilkins for the NAACP, Rev, King, Mr, Belafonte, Judge Delany Mrs. Bates, Mr, Robinson, Rev. Taylor and Rabbi Emmett Prank of Arlington, Rabbi Prank assailed the Byrd political machine during Virginia's massive resistance movement,. He also played a key role in the smooth integration of Arlington's Stratford junior high school � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAACP Press Release, April 20, 1959 Description An account of the resource NAACP press release dated April 20, 1959, entitled "26,000 Young People Demonstrate for Integrated Public Education." Reports on the second Youth march for Integrated Schools in Washington DC, where 26,000 college and high school students marched for public school integration. Speakers included Roy Wilkins, A. Phillip Randolph, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. L. C. Bates, Jackie Robinson, Harry Belafonte and Tom Mboya. Quotes from Wilkins, Randolph, King, and Mboya were printed in the release. Congressman Charles Diggs makes an appearance, and citations were given to many of the speakers and to Rabbi Emmett Frank of Arlington. 3 pages Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959-04-20 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NAACP Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_4_1_46