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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March 1962 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Promotes a spring concert in lieu of the next membership meeting and encourages participation in NAACP youth groups. Reminds readers about school transfer deadlines, membership drives, and poll…

January 1962 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting, and promotes NAACP youth groups and adult education classes though Arlington County. Gives updates on new memberships and Arlington school desegregation.

May 1962 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Promotes Freedom Rally on May 17, to celebrate Brown vs. Board of Education and encourage members to fight for integration. Also promotes Arlington Branch attendance at the 53rd Annual NAACP…

August 1962 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Encourages letter-writing campaign to President Kennedy to end housing discrimination and to support Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., upon his arrest in Albany, Georgia. Promotes Freedom Fund…

September 1962 newsletter for the Arlington Branch, NAACP. Previews next meeting on desegregating movie theaters and asks for more theater picketers. Reminds readers to register to vote, and gives news on the NAACP Life Membership for Mt. Olive…