HQB Silver Anniversary records, May 1954

Contents of the file include the following: an overview of the scheduled proceedings; a press release for the 25th anniversary meeting; three speeches for a certificate of appreciation awarded to Howard Sargent, Frank M. Smith, Mrs. Maude M. Brooks, and Mrs. Maude M. Brooks, respectively; a press release promoting a guest speaker, James Evans; A speech for the late Mrs. Fred (Marie) H. Morisse; and a short biography for James C. Evans. The overview for the 25 annual meeting reads as follows:

The officers and Board members of Hallie Q. Brown Community House will be official hosts at the Twenty-Fifth Annual Meeting of the association on Sunday, April 2, at 3 P.M. Scout troops of Hallie, both Girl and Boy, will act as guides for tours of the remodelled and redecorated building. William A. Randall, Chairman of the Annual Meeting Committee, will introduce the speaker, James C. Evans, Special Consultant on Negro affairs, Defense Dept., Washington, D.C. A buffet supper, prepared and served by the Women's Council of Hallie will follow the program. Reservations may be made by calling EL. 8864.