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An invitation given from Chaplain Andrew L. Johnson to Reverend Andrew Young inviting him to lead Sunday Worship on 11/16/1972 and provide an honorarium of $125.
Six page selection from Talks on Community Life, including a list of reference readings and a section on Black newspapers. Contains references to work by Monroe N. Work, Booker T. Washington, and Robert R. Moton. Undated, but latest date listed is 1932.
A Western Union telegram sent to Monroe N. Work at the State Normal School College in Georgia from Beaufort, South Carolina. Booker T. Washington states that he will be at Tuskegee between June 4th and 7th and hopes that Work can visit then.
A Postal Telegraph night telegram sent to Monroe N. Work at the Georgia State Industrial College in Savannah, Georgia from Tuskegee, Alabama. Booker T. Washington requests Work to meet him at the Seaboard Air Line Savannah Pullman car Friday night, May 29, at 8:25 pm.
A letter from Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth to Chaplain Daniel Wynn, thanking Chaplain Wynn for the prayers and well wishes after Rev. Shuttlesworth and his wife had received physical injuries from participating in the civil rights movement.
A letter from President Luther H. Foster thanking Charles G. Gomillion for his hard work for the year. In addition, President Foster explained his visits to Indonesia, the far East and Africa for the university.
A nine-page article reviewing the state of Black businesses in over 15 states. More than 15 businessowners and industries are mentioned, along with information on business organizations and towns founded by African Americans. Undated, but latest date referenced is April 1914.
A black and white image of Thomas Monroe Campbell Sr., the first Black U.S. Extension agent with other Mississippi agents. Mr. Campbell is seated at the left on the first row.
A letter on onion paper from Chaplain Wynn to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. asking how many members of the choir does he need to pick up and at what time and place.
Attorney Frank De Reeves, Board of Commissioners member in the District of Columbia, discussed the importance of direct community action and legal action in the courts to ensure full participation of American citizens in a democratic society, particularly for southern negros.
The Tuskegee Civic Association (TCA) is celebrating its 6th Anniversity for the Crusade for Citizenship. The message by Mr. John Dor, assistant to the assistant Attorney General Civil Rights Division, the United States Department of Justice.
Series of mass meetings sponsored by the Tuskegee Civic Association. The meeting was held at the Greenwood missionary Baptist church. The speaker for the occasion is Reverend S.T. Martin.
The Tuskegee Civic Association's meeting emphasized the importance of human relations and democratic action, with a focus on improving conditions for African Americans.
The Reverend KLB spoke on the subject of “The reaction of the Tuskegee City Council” and responsibility of Negro citizens and Mr. Emily Field, Director of the Fellowship of the reconciliation New York City.
The Tuskegee Civic Association (TCA) special guest, Rev. Newman, emphasized the importance of living a righteous life by doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.
A letter for the Tuskegee Civic Association secretary William P. Mitchell requesting the presence of each member which is needed for an important upcoming TCA meeting.
A letter from Charles G. Gomillion to Mrs. Dorothy Tilly explaining the itinerary of her visit and stating that someone will be at the bus station to meet and pick her up.
A letter from the Secretary of the Tuskegee Civic Association William P. Mitchell to a coworker to be ready for a general meeting at 7pm on 02/18/1955.
The Tuskegee Civic Association (TCA) was a nonprofit organization founded in 1941, comprised of citizens from larger Macon County, Tuskegee, AL, and Tuskegee Institute. It focused on local political and civic affairs.
