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1Title:  Flora Johnson Papers     
 Creator:  Johnson, Flora 
 Dates:  1950-1979 
 Abstract:  Flora Johnson (b. 1906) was active in the African American community in Cleveland, Ohio, including the following organizations: Cleveland Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, Glenville Garden Club, Forest City Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Antioch Baptist Church, Eliza Bryant Home for the Aged, Four-O'Clock Garden Club, League of Women Voters, the 25th Ward Republican Club, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Alliance of Postal Employees. The collection consists of programs, annual reports, membership information, correspondence, and historical and biographical information relating to the organizations in which Flora Johnson was actively involved. This collection also contains a small file containing material reflecting the involvement of the donor, Loraine Huston, in the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Alliance of Postal Employees. 
 Call #:  MS 4494 
 Extent:  0.40 linear feet (1 container) 
 Subjects:  Johnson, Flora, ca. 1906- | Antioch Baptist Church (Cleveland, Ohio) | Glenville Garden Club. | Forest City Hospital. Auxiliary. | National Council of Negro Women. Cleveland Council. | League of Women Voters of Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
 
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2Title:  League of Women Voters of Cleveland Records     
 Creator:  League of Women Voters of Cleveland 
 Dates:  1918-1972 
 Abstract:  The League of Women Voters of Cleveland was formed in 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, by former suffragists and members of the Woman's Suffrage Party. The League is nonpartisan and has endorsed various legislation, including laws to protect female workers and improve child welfare and education. Its efforts include voter registration drives, assistance to election boards, demonstrations of registration and voting techniques, as well as sponsoring candidates debates. The collection consists of minutes, correspondence, membership records, committee reports and recommendations, publications, scrapbooks, and materials on the history of the women's suffrage movement, including convention minutes of the Woman Suffrage Party. (1918-1919). 
 Call #:  MS 3565 
 Extent:  4.30 linear feet (6 containers and 6 oversize containers) 
 Subjects:  League of Women Voters of Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women -- Suffrage -- United States. | Voting -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Suffrage -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Ohio -- Politics and government. | United States -- Politics and government. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Politics and government. | Cuyahoga County (Ohio) -- Politics and government.
 
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3Title:  League of Women Voters of Cleveland Records, Series II     
 Creator:  League of Women Voters of Cleveland 
 Dates:  1935-1967 
 Abstract:  The League of Women Voters was formed in 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, by former suffragists and members of the Woman's Suffrage Party. The League is nonpartisan and has endorsed various legislation, including laws to protect female workers and improve child welfare and education. Its efforts include voter registration drives, assistance to election boards, demonstrations of registration and voting techniques, as well as sponsoring candidates debates. The collection consists of annual reports, correspondence, and subject files relating to the group's activities. This collection pertains to the activities and concerns of the women involved in the league, including the Ohio Constitution, public welfare, civil service, voter registration, and food inspection. 
 Call #:  MS 4211 
 Extent:  0.80 linear feet (2 containers) 
 Subjects:  League of Women Voters of Cleveland. | League of Women Voters of Cleveland -- Archives. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Voter registration -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Politics and government. | Ohio -- Politics and government -- 1951- | Ohio -- Constitutional law.
 
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