Items

Explore individual items gathered for collections and exhibits centered around particular themes, people, places, or events.

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  Smith, Charlotte Wilson

  Charlotte Wilson Smith graduated from Central State University in 1971. In 1974, was the highest-ranking Black woman in East St. Louis government, working as the treasurer. She was also active in the Urban League and the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Williams, Brenda

  Brenda Williams was a television producer and the co-host of ""Proud," a monthly public affairs show oriented towards St. Louis' Black community. She also worked as a reporter and newscaster for stations such as KATZ, KMWU, and KBIA. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Black, Doris Gregory

  Doris Gregory Black was a graduate of St. Louis University Law School and as an attorney was involved in welfare and criminal law. She served on the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Board of Directors and participated in television debates on national issues. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  McCartney, Leah Brock

  Judge Leah Brock McCartney (1911-1984) was the first woman to serve as a Municipal Judge in the State of Missouri. She began her career as an educator before receiving her law degree from George Washington University in 1954. She was active in church affairs at the First United Methodist Church in Kinloch, Missouri. After becoming concerned about the crime rate in Kinloch, she ran for election as Judge of the city and won in 1973. She was married to Reverend Victor A. McCartney. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  McClelland, Lucille A.

  Dr. Lucille A. McClelland (1920-1998) was a professor and Dean of Nursing at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. She served on the St. Louis Council on Human Relations. She also published a textbook, lectured, and wrote many papers. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Mason, Bertha

  Bertha Mason was involved in the Carr-Spuare and Vaughn public housing rent strike in 1969. She was a florist and the owner of Mason's Flowers. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Spotts, Florence A.

  Florence Aritha Spotts was a teacher in Jeff-Vander-Lou area of St. Louis, where she moved in 1926. She was active in the PTA, The League of Women Voters, Delta Sigma Theta, NAACCP, and the Urban League. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Young, Wyvetter H.

  Wyvetter H. Younge (1930-2008) was a lawyer and, at the time this photograph was taken, was a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives. She was inducted into the office in 1975 and served until her death in 2008. Previously, she was the Assistant Circuit Attorney for St. Louis. She also formed the East St. Louis Advisory and Development Nonprofit Housing Corporation to help ameliorate housing problems in the city.
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  Montgomery, Rita

  Rita Montgomery received a law degree from Washington University in 1973. Her goal as an attorney was to be effective in bringing about social change within the St. Louis community. She was the Midwestern Regional Director of the National Conference of Black Lawyers and member of the Missouri Bar Association and the Mound City Bar Association. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Giles, Gwen B.

  Gwen B. Giles (1932-1986) was known for her work in Civil Rights and encouraging Catholic clergy to support the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She participated in the Jefferson Bank Demonstration where nuns participated in a St. Louis Civil Rights demonstration for the first time. She was Director of the Affirmative Action Project of the Council on Human Relations and served as the council's Executive Secretary. She was appointed a Commissioner of Human Rights. She also worked as Director of Community Affairs for KMOX-TV in St. Louis. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Cunningham, Nettie

  Nettie Cunningham was a mortician and funeral director who also held a degree from St. Mary's School of Nursing. She was active in the St. Louis community, working on political campaigns for people such as Congressman William Clay. She held membership in organizations such as the NAACP, Kinder Kottage, the National Council of Negro Women, the Sophia House, and the Cote Brilliante Neighborhood Association. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Hardge, Peggy Thompson

  Peggy Thompson Hardge was a graduate in 1973 from the St. Louis University School of Law and began working as an attorney at the law firm of Bussey, Collier, Dorsey and Hardge. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the 1974 exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri."
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  Harris, Lola Wallace

  Lola Wallace Harris was the first Black person to be named head of the Missouri State Board of Cosmetology. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Lee, Betty

  Betty Lee held a master's degree from Howard University who went on to become the editor of Proud Magazine, a Black-oriented magazine published in St. Louis. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Calloway, DeVerne

  State Representative DeVerne Lee Calloway (1916-1993) was the first Black woman to serve in the Missouri State Legislature and served on numerous committees during her time in office between 1962 and 1980. She also was active in community boards and held membership in organizations such as the NAACP, League of Women Voters, Missouri Association for Social Welfare, and the National Council of Negro Women. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Boyd, Sheila Rule

  Shelia Rule Boyd graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia and worked extensively in St. Louis' communications industry. She believed that Black people needed to have more input in the media and worked to help others join the industry. She was also a member of the Mayor's Council on Youth and the Chairperson of Cable TV Committee-Women in Communications. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.
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  Fielding, Merdean

  Merdean Fielding worked in media. She was the producer and hostess of ""Expression"" on KTVI, Fashion Editor for the St. Louis American newspaper, and was active in the St. Louis performing arts scene. This portrait is part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Collection, which documents the exhibit ""Career Achievements Among Black Women in St. Louis, Missouri"" in 1974.