Description
The records included within this collection trace the histories of three different associations of
colored women's clubs: the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs; the California State
Association of Colored Women's Clubs; and the National Council of Negro Women. Records within this collection document the
history, organization, and activities of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, the California State Association
of Colored Women's Clubs,
and the National Council of Negro Women.
Background
The records included within this collection trace the histories of three different associations of
colored women's clubs: the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs; the California State
Association of Colored Women's Clubs; and the National Council of Negro Women. These
associations were all united by a common purpose of improving the welfare of African Americans
and of providing service to the African-American community.
Restrictions
Permission to publish from the Colored Women's Clubs Associations Collection must be obtained from the African American Museum
& Library at Oakland.
Availability
No access restrictions. Collection is open to the public.