African American women -- Societies and clubs
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Delta Sigma Theta, Durham Alumnae Chapter records
Collection
Identifier: NCC-0029
Scope and Contents
The collection contains programs of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Durham Alumnae Chapter's "Jabberwock," an annual debutante ball and talent showcase in which the winning contestant is crowned Jabberwock Queen. The event celebrates elegance and scholarship and provides a platform for the Chapter to thank its contributors and members. Each program contains a brief history of the sorority, a list of members and patrons, profiles of the contestants, and notes of congratulations and...
Dates:
1953 - 2017
Found in:
North Carolina Collection
National Council of Negro Women - Durham Section records
Collection
Identifier: NCC-0121
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily contains programs from the section’s annual events, particularly the Harambee Breakfast and the Mary McLeod Bethune Recognition Program. Color photographs taken at these annual events are included, although subjects are largely unidentified. The collection also includes a small amount of administrative materials, including some correspondence, an issue of the section’s newsletter, and local newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1980-2009, undated
Found in:
North Carolina Collection