583a. STANLEY-CLARKE FAMILY COLLECTION
26 items, 1925-92
Papers and miscellaneous related items pertaining to the civic,
social, and professional activities of a Charlottesville, African-American family: Mary
C. Stanley (1901-91)
and her brother, George Albert Clarke (1910-92), a World War II veteran.
Items include Mary's beautician diploma and various materials regarding her
membership in Blue Ridge Temple 67 (Daughters of the Improved, Benevolent,
Protective Order of Elks of the World); military ribbons and insignia and a
letter to George from a fellow soldier while stationed in France,May 1945; and a photographic china plate: "Future
Home For The Need--Richmond, Virginia / Purchased by Virginia State Baptist
Deacon's Convention and Women's Auxiliary, Inc."
(Acc. 10396-B)