Letter from E.B. Henderson to Miss Ovington, April 2, 1920.
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Title
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Letter from E.B. Henderson to Miss Ovington, April 2, 1920.
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Repository
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Mary Riley Styles Public Library - Falls Church History Room
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Date Created
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4/2/1920
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Creator
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Edwin Bancroft (E.B.) Henderson
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Recipient
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Miss Ovington
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Description
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This letter sent to a woman named Miss Ovington provides insight into the early work of the Falls Church Branch (at the point of sending the letter the Fairfax County Branch) of the NAACP. The letter notes the tribulations of the early years for the branch, squabbling over the name and the need to integrate other community groups led to the name change to the Fairfax County Branch. Yet, Mr. Henderson declares the work of the Branch is strong willed and vital to the County. He also notes their intentions moving forward, including developing a larger voting base and improving sidewalks and roads.
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Research Themes
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Tinner Hill
CCPL
Falls Church Branch of the NAACP
Fairfax County Branch of the NAACP
NAACP
E.B. Henderson
Black Organizing
Vote Registration
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Type
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Letter
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Researcher Name
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Jacob Connelly
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Bibliographic Citation
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Henderson, Edwin Bancroft (E.B.). “Letter from E.B. Henderson to Miss Ovington,” April 2, 1920. Falls Church History Room. Mary Riley Styles Public Library.
