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- Description:
- Picture book of business and program of annual Trade Week campaign of Housewives League of Detroit and Booker T. Washington Trade Association / Housewives League of Detroit ; Booker T. Washington Trade Association.
Title from cover.
Includes portraits, photographs and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for a testimonial banquet honoring the Reverend and Mrs. William Peck. Printed on front: "Testimonial banquet honoring Rev. and Mrs. William Peck, Friday evening, October 27, 1939, 7:30 o'clock. Lucy Thurman Branch, Y.W.C.A. 569 East Elizabeth Street, Detroit, Michigan." Includes menu and inset portraits of the Rev. and Mrs. William Peck. Sponsorship by The Booker T. Washington Trade Association, its officers, and committee members are printed on back.
- Date Issued:
- 1939-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for "Women in uniform," Housewives League of Detroit. Printed on front: "15th anniversary. Housewives League, Detroit presents 'Women in uniform.' Scott Auditorium, Frederick and St. Antoine. June 5, 1945, 7:45 p.m."
- Date Issued:
- 1945-06-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the 9th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit, Unit no. 9. Printed on front: "Ninth anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit, Unit no. 9 at Hartford Ave. Baptist Church, Thursday, June 27, 1940, 8:30 p.m. Platform guests. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. H. Peck, founders. Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Hill, Mrs. Christine Smith, Mrs. Roxie Bell, Mrs. Fuqua. Mrs. Howard, no. 1; Mrs. Garvin, no. 6; Mrs. Beasley, no. 7; Mrs. Thomas, no. 10; Mrs. Winter, no. 12; Mrs. Boone, no. 9; Mrs. Taylor, no. 16. Mrs. Josie Brogdon, Mistress of Ceremony. Mrs. Mamie Boone, Pres. Mrs. Watson, Secy. Includes program and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1940-06-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the 35th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit. Printed on front: "1930, 1965. Thirty-fifth anniversary of Housewives League of Detroit. Celebration, Thursday, June 10, 1965. Northwestern School of Music and Dance. 2436 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, Michigan. Success, build, boost, buy. Housewives League of Detroit." Includes musical program, rally song, officers and committee members.
- Date Issued:
- 1965-06-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the Business Men's Second Annual Venison Dinner honoring the Detroit Housewives League. Printed on front: "Business Men's Second Annual Venison Dinner honoring the Detroit Housewives' League, Bethel A.M.E. Church, January 16, 1942." Includes menu and list of sponsoring businesses.
- Date Issued:
- 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the Housewives League of Detroit third annual Young Artists Recital, featuring soprano Mary Tisdale, tenor Kelvin J. Ventour and mezzo-soprano Ollie McFarland. Printed on front: "The Housewives League of Detroit presents their third annual Young Artists Recital, Wednesday, March 30, 1949 at 8:30 p.m., Detroit Institute of Arts (Lecture Hall)."
- Date Issued:
- 1949-03-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the 14th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit. Printed on front: "Housewives League of Detroit 14th anniversary program, 1940-1944. Officers and committee chairman. Motto: Buy, boost and build. Tuesday, June 6, 1944, 8 p.m. Scott Auditorium, Bethel A.M.E. Church. 535 Frederick Street. Christina A. Fuqua, President." Includes rally song, sponsors, honored guests, list of committee members and group portrait of officers and committee chairman.
- Date Issued:
- 1944-06-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the nineteenth national convention of the National Housewives League of America, held in St. Louis, Missouri. Printed on cover: "Official program, nineteenth national convention of the National Housewives League of America Incorporated. Organized in Durham, North Carolina, Nineteen Hundred Thirty-three, convening Saint Louis, Missouri, August 27-31, 1956. Headquarters: Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y.W.C.A., Nineteen hundred fifty-six theme. Meeting the demands of today's trends. Host League: Housewives League of St Louis, Missouri." Includes advertisements, photographs, listings of the St. Louis officers, 1955-1956 national officers, and daily program events.
- Date Issued:
- 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the Detroit Tribune School of Cookery in conjunction with Housewives League and Booker T. Washington Trade Association exhibit at the Forest Club. Includes program schedule, recipes, and list of merchants and businesses.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the 7th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit, No. 9 and the Westside Trade Association. Printed on front: "Seventh anniversary of the Housewives League no. 9 and Westside Trade Association at Hartford Ave. Bapt. Church, Thursday, June 23rd, 1938, 8:30 p.m. Platform guests. Mrs. H.C. Strickland, Mistress of Ceremony. Rev. and Mrs. Peck, Dr. and Mrs. C.C. Strickland, Fr. and Mrs. Dade, Rev. and Mrs. W.E. Walker, Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Hill, Rev. and Mrs. Martin, Rev. and Mrs. Pittman, Mr. and Mrs. Blount, Rev. and mrs. J.D. Howell, Rev. and Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Beasley, no. 7; Mrs. Mallory, no. 6; Mrs. Bogan, no. 12; Mrs. Jones, no. 4; Miss Hemsly, no. 8; Mrs. Humes, no. 16; Mrs. Boone, no.9; Mrs. Howard, no. 1; Mrs. Brown, no. 10. Mrs. Mamie Boone, Pres. Mrs. V. Washington, Sec'y." Includes program and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1938-06-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program printed on buff paper with brown ink. Printed on front: photograph of the Department of Commerce building in Washington D.C.; below the photo, "3d Conference on The Negro in Business." Printed inside first folded section: Department of Commerce logo; underneath, "The U. S. Department of Commerce presents the 3d Conference on The Negro in Business, Commerce Department Auditorium, April 1-2-3, 1948." A description of conference events follows including dates, times, subjects, and location. Printed inside second folded section: photographs of program participants including Fannie Peck (5th row, 5th from left). Printed on back: Department of Commerce logo. Damage: minor stain on front cover, in lower right section.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Picture book of business and program of annual Trade Week campaign of Housewives League of Detroit / Housewives League of Detroit.
Title from cover.
Includes portraits and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1957-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program from the 26th national convention of the National Housewives League of America, which was hosted by the Detroit Housewives League and held in Detroit, Michigan. Printed on front: "26th national convention, souvenir program, National Housewives League of America, Incorporated, convening Detroit, Michigan, July 22-25, 1963, Great Lakes Insurance Building. Theme: Expansion -- unity, perseverance, action, Host: Housewives' League of Detroit, boost, buy, build." Includes congratulatory letters from Michigan Govenor George Romney, and Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanaugh; photographs, advertisements from Detroit businesses, organization's historical timeline, officers, committee chairmen, board of trustees, regional chairmen and divisions listings; calendar of events, brief organization history, and daily program event list.
- Date Issued:
- 1963-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the Business Men's Third Annual Venison Dinner honoring the Detroit Housewives League. Printed on front: "Business Men's Third Annual Venison Dinner honoring the Detroit Housewives' League, St. Stephens A.M.E. Church, Cobb and Stanford, January 29, 1943." Includes menu and list of sponsoring businesses.
- Date Issued:
- 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the 7th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit, Unit 6. Printed on front: "Seventh anniversary of the Housewives League, Unit 6 at St. John C.M.E. Church, corner St. Aubin and Maple. Tuesday, January 30, 1940. Bolar Printing & Pub. Co., 1385 Mullett St. (near Russell), Cadillac 3246." Includes program and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1940-01-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for National Fannie B. Peck Day, with portrait of Fannie Peck. Printed on front: "National Fannie B. Peck Day. Mrs. Fannie B. Peck. Sponsored by Housewives' League of Detroit. Sunday, May 19, 1968. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Scott Auditorium, Bethel A.M.E. Church, 585 Frederick St., Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Artis Lee Dessaw, Chairman. Mrs. Fred Hardy, Co-Chairman. Mrs. Vanderbilt Holden, President."
- Date Issued:
- 1968-05-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Souvenir program : eighth annual trade exhibit : June 6 to 12, 1938, Forest Club, Hastings and Forest : business and professional directory / sponsored by Booker T. Washington Trade Association.
Title from cover.
Includes history of the Association and Housewives League of Detroit, advertisements and business directory arranged by type of business.
- Date Issued:
- 1938-06-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the 30th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit. Printed on front: "1930, 1960. 30th anniversary of Housewives League of Detroit. Celebration, Sunday, June 12, 1960. Northern Recreation Center, Woodward and Holbrook. Success, build, boost, buy. Housewives League of Detroit." Includes list of past presidents, declaration of principles, rally song, advertisements and portraits of founders and chairpersons.
- Date Issued:
- 1960-06-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Souvenir program for the 1948 Business Exhibit sponsored by the Booker T. Washington Trade Association. Printed on front: "Business Exhibit. 9 great days, September 11-19, 1948. Sponsored by Booker T. Washington Trade Association, Convention Hall, Detroit 1, Michigan." Includes statement of purpose, portraits, advertisements and greetings from the mayor, Detroit Common Council and Progressive Civic League of Detroit.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for recital of soprano Vivian Martin. Printed on front, with portrait of Vivian Martin: "Housewives League of Detroit presents Vivian Martin in recital Thursday, March 25, 1948, 8:30 p.m. Detroit Institute of Arts Lecture Hall." Includes advertisements and list of patrons.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-03-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the 11th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit. Printed on front: "Housewives League of Detroit. 11th anniversary. Organized June 10, 1930." Includes list of officers, committee members and unit presidents.
- Date Issued:
- 1930-06-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the Fannie B. Peck Scholarship Contest. Printed on front: "Housewives League of Detroit presents Fannie B. Peck Scholarship Contest, Tuesday, June 7, 1955, 7:30 p.m. Subject: The future outlook for Negroes in business and my proposed contribution to its advancement to be held at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Frederick at St. Antoine, Detroit, Mich." Includes information about the scholarship contest, award date, and sponsorship.
- Date Issued:
- 1955-06-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for a supper dance given by the Housewives League of Detroit. Printed on front: "Supper dance given by Detroit Housewives League. Wednesday, December 27, 1939, 9 p.m. Lucy Thurman Branch, Y.W.C.A. Under supervision of Ways and Means Committee. Music by Ethel Potts Orchestra. Community song led by Mrs. Helen Tandy. Roberts, printer. 615 Forest Ave., Temple 1-0162." Includes dance program, song lyrics, list of committee members and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1939-12-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the National Council of Negro Women Interracial Rally on Woman's Post-War Responsibility. Printed on front: "NCNW Interracial Rally on Woman's Post-War Responsibility. Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, Nov. 19, 1944." Includes an overview of the organization, list of officers of the Detroit Metropolitan Council of the National Council of Negro Women and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1944-11-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Booker T. Washington Trade Association : program and business directory : Detroit, Michigan, 1936 / Booker T. Washington Trade Association.
Title from cover.
Includes list of businesses, arranged by topic, declaration of principles, program and list of officers.
- Date Issued:
- 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Description:
- Program for the 25th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit. Printed on front: "The Housewives League of Detroit. 25th anniversary banquet. Friday evening, June 10th, 1955, 6:30 p.m., Lucy Thurman branch, Y.W.C.A." Includes declaration of principles, brief history, rally song, banquet program, portraits and advertisements.
- Date Issued:
- 1955-06-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library
- Collection:
- Burton Historical Collection