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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.

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Color print depicting rows of chairs in front of a floating pier on a body of water. On the people, a group of people are standing together. Behind them, two wooden ramps are floating in the water.

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An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Muriel Humphrey will succeed her late husband, Hubert H. Humphrey during a 90-minute meeting here today, and she accepted. She will serve until a special election is held in November.

Scope and Contents An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows: Athletes do not necessarily limit themselves to the gridron, golf course or any other chosen athletic endeavor as proved last Sunday on North Washburn off Oak Park when the senior citizens had their Day. Carl Eller wasn't sacking quarterbacks that day. Instead he was very timidly helping senior citizens find a place to sit, or daintily passing cake and cookies during the picnic interlude. [...] Ed Manderville's...

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Yellow program for a Golden Agers event, hosted by Charles Bradley and Willie Williams.

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A two-page, typed report submitted by Estelle F. Pfremmer for the file of Thomas A. Smith.

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A single page from the publication, typed in blue ink. Notable article includes the "Tear Drops For" section, which reads as follows:

Mrs. Geraldine Marity who was for several years a staff member of H.Q.B. We miss her cheerful smile and tolerant personality. Mrs. Ella Cork, Bill Dickerson's pal, who departed from us carrying her cheerfulness and cooperative spirit. She has for many months been sorely missed.

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Blue and gray brochure for Anraham Lincoln's tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL.

Scope and Contents An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows: "People usually forget the older folks," Ray Wells said Sunday afternoon. "They just tend to take grandma and grandpa for granted." But the older generation was not being forgetten by Wells and other residents of north Minneapolis yesterday. More than 500 Twin Cities senior citizens were walking around his backyard attending the 3rd annual Elderly Picnic sponsored by residents along the 1000 block of...

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An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

It was the affair of the year for the GOlden Agers of Hallie Q. Brown Community House, 553 Aurora Ave., Tuesday afternoon. Choosing to offer a display of craft work and "then and now" fashions, the senior citizens' group topped off a laughter-filled afternoon with tea and a delicious array of crumpets and tidbits.