Men's Progressive Club
Scope and Contents
This contains the programs for the annual recognition of the Club's Man of the Year for 1983 through 1996. Also included are: a blank application for membership; a list of Man of the Year recipients from 1950 through1995; an undated newspaper clipping regarding the annual award, and two sheets of paper containing parts of the constitution or perhaps the articles of incorporation of the Club.
Dates
- Creation: 1983-1996
Biographical / Historical
The Men's Progressive Club, Incorporated was formed was founded in Columbus, Georgia on November 29, 1949. According to a document in the file: "The club was created during an era of racial unrest and turbulence within the minority population in the city of Columbus. It was felt that this organization was needed to serve as an intermediary to help solve the alleviate problems for the oppressed." The motto of the Club was: " Securing the citizenship for all minorities and believing unreservedly in fundamental democratic principles."
Full Extent
0.25 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- October 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States