| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | First Ward Civic Association, Cleveland, Ohio, Records
| | | | Creator: | First Ward Civic Association, Cleveland, Ohio | | | | Dates: | 1921-1924 | | | | Abstract: | The First Ward Civic Association was a citizen's group organized to influence and create interest in municipal affairs in Cleveland, Ohio. The collection consists of a constitution and bylaws, resolutions, minutes of meetings, correspondence, lists of members, and other papers. | | | | Call #: | MS 2629 | | | | Extent: | 0.10 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | First Ward Civic Association (Cleveland, Ohio) | Citizens' associations -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Politics and government.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 2 | Title: | Eddy Road Street Club Records
| | | | Creator: | Eddy Road Street Club | | | | Dates: | 1965-1974 | | | | Abstract: | The Eddy Road Street Club was formed in 1966 by residents of Eddy Road in Cleveland, Ohio. Activities included beautification and crime prevention. The collection consists of by-laws, copies of minutes, correspondence, financial reports, receipts, newsletters, certificates, raffle tickets, and letterhead stationery. | | | | Call #: | MS 3744 | | | | Extent: | 0.10 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Eddy Road Street Club (Cleveland, Ohio) | Homeowners' associations -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Citizens' associations -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Crime prevention -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Citizen participation. | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 4 | Title: | Dovie Davis Sweet Papers
| | | | Creator: | Sweet, Dovie Davis | | | | Dates: | 1935-1982 | | | | Abstract: | Dovie Davis Sweet was a primary teacher in the Cleveland Public Schools, author, and active member of the Cleveland, Ohio, African American community. She wrote "Red light, green light", a children's book about Clevelander Garrett Morgan, and was active in many community groups. She helped organize the Glenville Area Community Council, Parkgate Avenue Street Club, East 111th Street Club, and the Retired Teachers' Union. She served as vice-president of the Cleveland Branch, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and helped with its membership drive, Freedom Fund dinner, march on Washington, and discrimination surveys. The collection consists of biographical materials, correspondence, files on the writing and promotion of "Red light, green light", clippings, and subject files, including those for the NAACP, the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Florida Club, Delta Sigma Theta Club, and St. John's A.M.E. Church. | | | | Call #: | MS 4204 | | | | Extent: | 1.70 linear feet (3 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Sweet, Dovie Davis. | Bell, Myrtle Johnson, 1895- | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African American women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Citizens' associations -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women in church work -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women in community organization -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Church history -- Sources.
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