AFRICAN AMERICAN Exclusive BLACK SOCIAL Fraternal WOMENS Clubs MISSISSIPPI 1974

Description: AFRICAN AMERICAN Exclusive BLACK SOCIAL Fraternal WOMENS Clubs MISSISSIPPI 1974 SOUVENIR PROGRAM 8th Annual National Meridian MISSISSIPPI PICNIC 1974 Hosted By The African American Council Of Organizations [Including] The Active Wives Social Club, The Ladies OF Venus Social Club, The Meridian Chapter Of Jackson State University Alumni, The Meridians Beauticians Club, The XYZ Social Club, The National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women’s Club, Inc., The Psychedelic Social Club, and The Ebonites Social Club. Souvenir Program, published by the Council of Organizations, Meridian, Mississippi, 1974. First edition, first printing. Organized by C. E. Oatis, Jr. Softcover, illustrated paper wrappers, side staple bound, 11” x 8.5”, 110 pages, illustrated throughout with historic b&w photographs, portraits and advertisements of members of Meridians Black Social and Fraternal Clubs and many Black community business advertisers. GOOD CONDITION: covers pulling/tearing from the staples but still attached, covers have wear, light creasing, small spotting and penned contact info, internally, some penned name and addresses, and light signs of wear from age and use, overall a respectable copy of this historic documentation of the Black urban and cultural landscape in 1974 Mississippi. Scarce, none in OCLC collections worldwide. The African American Business District provided services that Meridian’s Black community could not otherwise receive. Jim Crow laws that were passed across the country from 1876 to 1965 kept most of Meridian’s businesses segregated. Many white owned businesses either refused to serve Black customers or served them on a limited basis. Beginning around the turn of the 20th century, pioneering African American businesspeople stepped forward to fill the needs of their community. The Council of Organizations formed in 1972 to promote the social, cultural, and educational interests of the African American community in Meridian. With representation from Black civic, social, business, professional, fraternal, and educational clubs, the Council provides scholarships and hosts the celebrated Meridian Picnic each year in Meridian or host regions. Long time Black Community leader and educator C. E. Oatis, Jr. (1925-2011) served as President of the National Council of Meridianiates for 30 years. Click Here to View More Gardenenvy Items Please click here to contact me if you have any questions SHIPPING by Media Mail is for US destinations only. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS Please See Calculated Shipping Costs For Your Country. Media Mail (though reliable) can be VERY SLOW -- Priority Mail is also available. THANK YOU!!

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