Women and Leadership Archives
Women's Legacy
The Women and Leadership Archives (WLA) collects, preserves, and makes available permanently valuable records of women and women's organizations, which document women's lives, roles, and contributions.
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Event
Preserving a Legacy: The League of Women for Community Service Archives & the Black Women's Club Movement
Join us for "Preserving a Legacy: The League of Women for Community Service Archives & the Black Women's Club Movement," a talk from Dr. Johnnie Hamilton-Mason (Simmons University) who will situate the League, its founding, and mission within the broader Black women’s club movement of the early 20th century.
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WLA 30th Anniversary Celebration
As we closeout our anniversary year, please join us at the WLA 30th Anniversary Celebration on November 7, 2024. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and a display highlighting WLA collections. Guests will hear brief remarks from the WLA Director and can purchase tickets to participate in the prize raffle. Follow the link to learn more and register.
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Remembering Mary Ann Smith
The WLA remembers former 48th Ward Alderman Mary Ann Smith, who passed away on July 31, 2024. In serving the 48th ward, Smith was dedicated to matters concerning economic and residential development, environmental issues, community outreach through education, traffic and transportation improvements, and expanding services to youth and the elderly.
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