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Black and white print of a woman standing outside of Hallie Q. Brown Community House, which is obscured partially by shadows.

Scope and Contents Photocopy of meeting minutes of the Senior Citizens' Recreational Center Representative Assembly. The following is a list of speakers reported to be present and advocating for a Downtown Recreational Center for seniors citizens: Mrs. Robert Gavin, International Representative [of the] Retired Workers Dept. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mr. Jay Jorvig, Executive Director [of the] Minneapolis Housing and Redevelopment Authority; Mr. Robert McKay, Director of Community Services [at...

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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.