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History of the Afro-American Life Insurance Company

This brief history of the Afro-American Life Insurance Company describes the formation of the institution and includes an anecdote about Eartha M.M.…

Letter from T.T. Pollard soliciting funds for the Community Chest, December 4, 1929, Jacksonville, Florida

A letter from the executive secretary of the Community Chest Association's Negro Division soliciting funds in order to support various…

Letter from A.L. Lewis to Community Chest Association Board members, January 24, 1930, Jacksonville, Florida

Abraham Lincoln Lewis writes to the members of the board of the Community Chest Association encouraging them to attend a meeting at which Jesse O.…

News article "Fifty Years of Freedom" written by an unknown author. No date given.

The author writes about the celebration of Emancipation day in Edward Waters College and Bethel Baptists Institutional Church.

A History of the Afro-American Life Insurance Company

This brochure addresses the Afro-American Life Insurance Company's history and describes its services. Final review for this item is pending (see our…

Program from "Mary McLeod Bethune Night," April 23, 1945

Item presents event program and includes ads from a variety of local businesses. Final review for this item is pending (see our phased publication…

Letter from E.D. Ballard and J. H. Lewis to Eartha M.M. White, November 20, 1929, Jacksonville, Florida

The authors request donations of furnishings for clubhouse of soon-to-open Lincoln Golf and Country Club. Final review for this item is pending (see…

Letter from A.L. Lewis to Eartha M.M. White, January 18, 1936, Jacksonville, Florida

The author expresses support for the writing of a history of African Americans in Jacksonville, asks for meeting regarding appointment to advisory…