"Golden Agers have leader", April 20, 1978

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 27

Identifier: 014.01.27.1a

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

Mrs. Willa Mae Barber, a graduate in Home Making and Health Aide Training, a member of St. James A.M.E. Church and the Order of Eastern Star, was appointed and introduced as Director of Hallie's Golden Agers on March 24, to succeed the founder and organizer, Mrs. John M. (Idelle) Patton, who retired in 1977 after being recognized for years of distinguished service.

Dates

April 20, 1978

Conditions Governing Access

Restrictions regarding access to the physcial materials are in place due to COVID precautions.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.58 Linear Feet (1 container) : This scrapbook, composed of 37 pages, front and back, with a front cover and a back cover. Each page also features two punch holes along one, short edge. This scrapbook has been unbound, with each page placed in a protective sleeve. An acid-free, archival folder containing photocopies of the newspaper and article clippings is also contained within the box. The front and back covers of the scrapbook are forest green in hue, with gold detailing. The center of the front cover features a sigil of a green lion in a gold shield, standing on his hind legs. The condition of individual materials pasted, clipped, or stapled to each page is generally good, but does feature adhesives such as tape, glue, staples and clips. Photographs have some fading and discoloration, otherwise the condition is good. General condition of the scrapbook is good. ; Each contruction paper-like page is a deep violet, almost burgundy color, with the following dimensions: 40 cm by 26 cm.