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Archives and Special Collections Finding Aids
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| Collection |
| Title: | Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts records |
| Dates: | 1953-2007 (bulk 1985-2000) |
| Call Number: | M139 |
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Series:
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1. Governance, 1984-2007 (1984-1997)
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| Volume: | 2 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical |
| Summary: |
This series documents the activities of the Board of Directors and its committees in collaboration with the President / Chief Executive Officer's office to institute the goals and policies of the National Urban League and to raise funds for the affiliate programs and operating expenses. The series consists of annual reports from 1984-2006 (missing 1987-1989 and 1995-2000), agendas and minutes of monthly and annual meetings, Board of Directors meetings (1994-2005, 1986-2007), and standing committee meetings, specifically the executive and development committees. The minutes of the Board of Directors and standing committee meetings are incomplete. Also included is correspondence to and from board members, presidents, and funders. Researchers should note that audio cassettes of the Executive Committee (1999-2003) and Strategic Planning meetings (1999-2002) are located in Series 5. Audio-visual and Memorabilia. |
| Box | Title | Date |
| 1 | Annual Reports (5 folders) | 1984-2006 |
| Board of Directors | |
| 1 | | Advocacy Reports | n.d., 1990-1991 |
| 1 | | Agendas | n.d., 1996-2001 |
| 1 | | Annual Meetings (2 folders) | 1994-2005 |
| 1 | | Budget | n.d., 1987-2002 |
| | Committees | |
| 1 | | | Budget and Finance | 1987-1988 |
| 1 | | | Communications | n.d., 1985-1987 |
| 1 | | | Development (2 folders) | 1984, 1993-1998 |
| 1 | | | Executive (6 folders) | 1996-2007 |
| 1 | | | Membership | n.d., 1984-1996 |
| 1 | | | Nominating | n.d., 1986-1988 |
| 1 | | | Personnel | n.d., 1985 |
| 1 | | | Program (2 folders) | n.d., 1987-1997 |
| 1 | | | Strategic Planning | 1998 |
| 1 | | | Technology Advisory | 1997-2001 |
| 1 | | Correspondence (4 folders) | 1985-2002 |
| 1 | | Financial Statements (4 folders) | 1985-2005 |
| 1 | | Long Range Plan | [1987?] |
| 1 | | Member Lists | n.d., 1986-2002 |
| 1-2, 14 | | Minutes (19 folders) | n.d., 1986-2007 |
| 2 | | Orientation Manual | 2005 |
| 2 | | Retreat | n.d., 1994 |
| 2 | | Strategic Plan (2 folders) | n.d., 1993-2002 |
| 2 | By-laws | 1991-2001 |
| 2 | National Urban League (9 folders) | n.d., 1981-2007 |
| 2 | Organizational Charts | n.d., 1993-1994 |
| 2 | Organizational Profile | n.d. |
| 2 | Personnel Policies and Procedures Manuals (2 folders) | 1981, 1997 |
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2. Administration, 1987-2005 (bulk1987-2000)
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| Volume: | 5 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Chronological by staff member tenure; alphabetical within subseries.Organized into five subseries: A. Donald Polk; B. William Brown; C. Joan Wallace Benjamin; D. Barbara Edelin; and E. Darnell Williams. |
| Summary: |
This series documents the activities of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts' President / Chief Executive Officers, including program implementation; fundraising and resource development; relations with the National Urban League, the Boston Public Schools, local media organizations, and funders; strategic planning; and collaboration efforts with outside organizations, including the Black Ecumenical Commission of Massachusetts, Citywide Educational Coalition, the Anti-Defamation League, NSTAR, and NYNEX. Community development and facilities management are also documented. Board of Director minutes and committee meeting minutes are annotated by the presidents.
Records include agendas; budgets; proposals; grants and contracts; and correspondence from funders, outside organizations, the National Urban League, and board members. Also included are job descriptions, staff lists and meeting minutes, personnel policies, and program progress reports. Located throughout this series are program descriptions, reports, proposals, grants, and contracts. See Series 3. Development and External Relations, for a complete set of funding proposals, grants, and contracts. See Series 4. Programs, for a complete set of program descriptions. Also see Series 5, Audio-visual and Memorabilia for staff meeting minutes, 2000-2001.
A. Donald Polk (.75 cubic ft.), 1984-1988, includes meeting minutes of the Boston Civil Rights Coalition; documentation from Greater Roxbury Incorporation Project: A New Municipality, which outlines a plan for Roxbury to become independent of Boston; and the position of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts on South Africa.
B. William Brown (.05), 1988, includes meeting minutes of the Black Ecumenical Commission of Massachusetts in addition to material from the AIDS Action Committee and the Alliance for Young Families.
C. Joan Wallace Benjamin (6 cubic ft.), 1989-2000, includes correspondence to and from the National Urban League, the Board of Directors, funders, and city, state, and federal law makers; funding proposals, grants, and contracts; and strategic plan development. Also included are program progress reports, fundraising plans, meeting minutes, and agreements between the National Urban League and the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, the National Urban League's Affiliate Analysis, and the Organizational Check-Up results.
D. Barbara Edelin (0.25 cubic ft.) 2001, includes program information and correspondence.
E. Darnell Williams (0.50 cubic ft.) 2001-present, includes the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts Performance Assessment.
Of interest is the relationship between the National Urban League and the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (Boxes 4-5); the response of Joan Wallace Benjamin to the Boston Magazine: "Head Negro In Charge" controversy, which challenged the choice of the title of an article about Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Box 3); and the Ten Demandments, which were issued as a result of the aftermath of the Rodney King verdict in 1992 (Box 5). |
| Box | Title | Date |
| A. Donald Polk | |
| 2 | | Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith: A World of Difference Campaign | 1987-1988 |
| 2 | | Black Human Resource Center | 1985 |
| 2 | | Board of Directors (6 folders) | 1981-1989 |
| 2 | | Boston Black Coalition | 1986-1987 |
| 2 | | Boston Children's Museum | n.d., 1987-1988 |
| 2 | | Boston Public Schools: School Reform | 1987-1992 |
| 2 | | Carter Playground: Proposal | 1987 |
| 2 | | Children's Advocacy Day | 1987-1988 |
| 2 | | Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Social Services: Correspondence | 1985-1988 |
| 2 | | Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Department: Blueprint 2000 | 1987-1989 |
| 2 | | Correspondence | n.d., 1985-1989 |
| 2 | | Development and External Relations (3 folders) | n.d., 1986-1990 |
| 2 | | Greater Boston Civil Rights Coalition: Meeting Minutes | 1987-1988 |
| 2 | | Greater Roxbury Incorporation Project: A New Municipality | n.d., 1986-1987 |
| 2, 14 | | Lease Agreements: Office Space (3 folders) | 1985-1989 |
| 2 | | Legal: WFXT-TV Transfer | 1988-1989 |
| 2 | | National Office Study Task Force | 1985 |
| 3 | | National Urban League (2 folders) | 1987-1996 |
| 3 | | The Partnership: Correspondence | 1987-1988 |
| 3 | | Polaroid-Inner City, Inc. | 1988 |
| 3 | | Roxbury-North Dorchester Area Planning Action Council: Correspondence | 1985-1987 |
| 3 | | South African Question: Unity Statement | 1985-1986 |
| 3 | | Special Commission on Public Education: Report | n.d. |
| 3 | | Street Cop Coalition | 1987 |
| 3 | | William Monroe Trotter Institute | 1988 |
| 3 | | WLVI-TV 56: Minority Advisory Council | 1988 |
| B. William Brown | |
| 3, FF6/D9 | | 88 Warren Street: Office Space (3 folders) | n.d., 1986-1989 |
| 3 | | AIDS Action Committee | 1989 |
| 3 | | Alliance for Young Families | 1987-1989 |
| 3 | | The Black Ecumenical Commission of Massachusetts, Inc.: Meeting Minutes | 1988 |
| C. Joan Wallace Benjamin | |
| 3 | | 2000-2005 Strategic Plan: Presentation | n.d., 2000 |
| 3, FF6/D9 | | 88 Warren Street: Renovations (2 folders) | 1995-1996 |
| 3 | | AIDS in the African American Community: Conference Planning Minutes | 1994 |
| 3 | | Anti-Defamation League Security Conference: Agenda | 1996 |
| 3 | | Audit | 1998 |
| 3 | | Balfour Scholars: Aspen Institute | n.d., 1998-1999 |
| 3 | | Big Brother Association of Boston | 1989-1990 |
| 3 | | Black Philanthropy Conference | 2000 |
| 3 | | Board of Directors (2 folders) | n.d., 1997-1998 |
| 3 | | Boston Globe: Welfare Reform Op-ed Proposals | 1998 |
| 3 | | Boston Latin School Admission Policy: Statements | 1996 |
| 3 | | Boston Magazine: "Head Negro In Charge" Controversy | 1998 |
| 3 | | Boston Public Schools: School Reform | 1991-1992 |
| 3 | | Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston: Proposals | n.d., 1989 |
| 3 | | Brandeis University Presentation Outline: Strategic Planning | n.d. |
| 3 | | Capital Task Force | 1996 |
| 3 | | Center for Corporate Community Relations, Working Collaboratively to Address Community Issues: Session Notes | n.d., 1990 |
| 3 | | Children's Hospital: Child Sexual Abuse Study | 1989 |
| 3 | | Civil Right Act of 1990 | n.d., 1990 |
| 3 | | City of Boston: Blue Ribbon Commission | 1995 |
| 3 | | City to City: Boston's Leadership Exchange | 1998 |
| 3 | | Citywide Educational Coalition (2 folders) | 1990-1992 |
| | Committees | |
| 3 | | | Advocacy / Public Policy | 1995 |
| 3 | | | Technology (2 folders) | 1996-1997 |
| 3 | | Community Partnership: Advisory Board Meeting Minutes | 1997 |
| 3 | | Community Youth Services Inventory: Greater Roxbury and North Dorchester | 1994-1995 |
| 3 | | Consultants (3 folders) | 1996-2000 |
| 3, 14 | | Correspondence (16 folders) | n.d., 1987-1998 |
| 3 | | Critical Friends | 1995-1996 |
| 3 | | Desmond Pfeiffer Controversy | 1998 |
| 3-4 | | Development and External Relations (26 folders) | n.d., 1990-2000 |
| 4 | | Eastern Regional Programmatic Conference (3 folders) | n.d., 1993-1997 |
| 4 | | Empowerment Zone II Task Force | 1998 |
| 14 | | Fleet Bank | 1995 |
| 4 | | Freedom Summer 1994: Proposal | c. 1994 |
| 4 | | Greater Boston Civil Rights Coalition: Meetings | 1990-1991 |
| 4 | | Greater Roxbury Sober Health Club, Inc.: Concept Paper | 1991 |
| 4 | | Greater Roxbury Workers Association | n.d. |
| 4 | | Legal Audit: Tax Exempt Status and Fundraising Activity | 1991 |
| 4 | | Management and Community Development Institute: Board Leadership Training Program | 1992 |
| 4 | | John W. McCormack Institute of Public Affairs: Reports | n.d., 1997 |
| 4 | | Media Arts, Inc. | 1989 |
| 4 | | Meeting Notes | n.d., 1991 |
| 4 | | Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity, Inc.: Vision Statement | 1989-1991 |
| 4 | | Middlesex Community College, Continuing Education Opportunities to Seniors: Workshop | n.d., 1997 |
| 4 | | Millipore Foundation: Proposals | n.d., 1997 |
| | National Urban League | |
| 4 | | | General | n.d., 1991 |
| 4 | | | 90th Anniversary Celebration 2000 (2 folders) | 2000 |
| 4 | | | Affiliate Analysis | 1997 |
| 4 | | | Agreements (3 folders) | 1998-1999 |
| 4 | | | Association of Executives (2 folders) | 1996-2000 |
| 4 | | | Boston College | 1996 |
| 4 | | | Certification | n.d., 1999 |
| 4 | | | Community Organizing Program | n.d., 1994 |
| 4 | | | Conference | 1998 |
| 4 | | | Correspondence | 1995-1999 |
| 4 | | | Futurist Committee Agenda | 1991 |
| 4 | | | National Economic Development Summit | 1979 |
| 4 | | | NYNEX Technology Center (2 folders) | 1996-1997 |
| 4 | | | Opportunity Magazine | 1999 |
| 4 | | | Opportunity Works (3 folders) | n.d., 2000 |
| 4 | | | Organizational Check-up Results | 2000 |
| 4 | | | Playing to Win: A Marshal Plan for America | 1991 |
| 4 | | | A Refocused National Urban League | 1990 |
| 4-5 | | | Seniors in Community Service Program (5 folders) | 1994-2000 |
| 5 | | | Site Visit Report | 1996 |
| 5 | | | Technology Center: Agreement | 1999 |
| 5 | | | Terms of Affiliation | 1993 |
| 5 | | | Toward a 21st Century Movement: Strategic Vision 1998-2003 | 1998 |
| 5 | | | Whitney M. Young Leadership Development Institute | 1996 |
| 5 | | Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation: Employment and Training | n.d., 1996-1997 |
| 5 | | New England Aquarium | 1993 |
| 5 | | Newspaper Clippings | 1991-2000 |
| 5 | | Notes: General | n.d., 1993 |
| 5 | | Partnership 2000: Conference | 2000 |
| 5 | | Polaroid Inner City Proposal | 2000 |
| 5 | | Press Releases | n.d. |
| | Programs | |
| 5 | | | Central Artery Tunnel Project | 1993-1994 |
| 5 | | | Community Mobilization and Empowerment Project (4 folders) | n.d., 1994-2000 |
| 5 | | | Employment Resource Center (6 folders) | n.d., 1991-2000 |
| 5 | | | Harvard Medical School: Temporary Staffing Pool / Pilot Program | 2000 |
| 5 | | | Job Readiness Training (2 folders) | n.d., 1998-1999 |
| 5 | | | Overview | n.d. |
| 5 | | | Parent Involvement | n.d., 1999 |
| 5 | | | Saturday School | 1998-1999 |
| 5 | | | Scholarship Builder (4 folders) | n.d., 1990-1998 |
| 5 | | | Youth Education and Development: Community Mobilization and Empowerment | 1997 |
| 5 | | Regional Community Policing Institute for New England: Police Ethics and the Community Forum | 2000 |
| | Reports | |
| 5 | | | African Americans and Equal Opportunity: The Case for Affirmative Action | n.d., 1995-1996 |
| 5 | | | Howell Report: Notes | n.d., 1990 |
| 5 | | | Organizing African-American Self-Development: The Role of Community-Based Organizations | n.d. |
| 5 | | | Potential Impact of Federal Budget Cuts in Boston's Community-Based Agencies | 1996 |
| 5 | | Roxbury Kiwanis Club | n.d. |
| 5 | | Roxbury Youth Works (2 folders) | 1989-1991 |
| 5 | | Speeches (10 folders) | n.d., 1997-1999 |
| 5 | | Staff (11 folders) | n.d., 1990-1999 |
| 5, 14 | | Strategic Plan (4 folders) | n.d., 1991-1997 |
| 5 | | Success by 6 | 1994-1996 |
| 5 | | The Ten Demandments (2 folders) | n.d., 1992-1993 |
| 5 | | United States Postal Service, Boston District: Celebrate Black History Month | 1995 |
| 5 | | United Way: Call for Volunteerism Panel | n.d., 1997 |
| | Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts | |
| 6 | | | History | [2000?] |
| 6 | | | Self-Sufficiency Survey | [2000?] |
| 6 | | Welfare Reform (3 folders) | n.d., 1994-1996 |
| 6 | | Women's Leadership Project | 1997 |
| 6 | | Youth Voice Collaborative | 1995 |
| D. Barbara Edelin | |
| 6 | | Black Ministerial Alliance and Freedom House: Community Education Summit | 1998 |
| 6 | | Boston Fire Department Meeting | 2001 |
| 6 | | Correspondence (2 folders) | 1998-2001 |
| 6 | | Newsletters: ULEM Today | 2000-2001 |
| 6 | | PowerUP Pack: Agreement | n.d., 2001 |
| | Programs | |
| 6 | | | Employment Resource Center | 2001 |
| 6 | | | Employment and Training (2 folders) | n.d., 2000-2001 |
| 6 | | | Financial Services Academy | n.d., 1999-2001 |
| 6 | | | Parent and Youth Services Department: After School Program | 2004 |
| 6 | | | Seniors in Community Service: Report | 1999 |
| 6 | | Staff | 2001 |
| 6 | | Strategic Plan: Budget Narrative | n.d. |
| E. Darnell Williams | |
| 6 | | Board of Directors (2 folders) | 2001 |
| 6 | | Boston Career Link Advocacy Council: Meeting Minutes | 2002 |
| 6 | | Community Partners for a New Superintendent: Meeting Minutes | 2005 |
| 6 | | Correspondence | 2001-2003 |
| 6 | | Death Penalty: Testimony Material | 2005 |
| 6 | | Employment / Professional Skills and Technology: Program (2 folders) | 2001 |
| 6 | | Grants and Contracts: SkillWorks: Partnership for Automotive Career Education Proposal | 2005 |
| 6 | | Performance Assessment (2 folders) | n.d., 2002-2005 |
| 6 | | Scholastic Book Award | 2001 |
| 6 | | Staff: List | n.d. |
| 6 | | Strategic Plan (2 folders) | n.d., 2004-2005 |
| 6 | | United Way: Correspondence | n.d., 2001 |
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3. Development and External Relations, 1948-2007 (bulk 1984-1999)
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| Volume: | 5 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical |
| Summary: |
This series documents the Development Office's efforts to raise funds for operations and programs, involvement in applying for grants and contracts, and role in producing the organization's newsletters. Major donors include the State Street Bank, United Way, Reebok Foundation, Hyams Foundation, Fidelity, McDonald's Charity, Nellie Mae, the Boston Foundation, the City of Boston, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Urban League of Greater Boston and the Urban League Guild are also documented. Records for the Greater Boston Urban League date from 1948-1954 and are incomplete. Board of Directors minutes are annotated by Development Office staff.
Records include annual reports, by-laws, organizational charts, meeting notes and minutes, proposals, grants, contracts, correspondence, program descriptions, progress reports, publicity, and newsletters.
Of special interest are the records of the Urban League of Greater Boston, which provide information on the race relations in Boston during the 1950s (Box 10). The records of the Urban League Guild, the volunteer fundraising arm of the organization, provide insight into the Guild's organization and its own fundraising efforts on behalf of the League (Box 11). |
| Box | Title | Date |
| 6 | Affiliate Fiscal Survey | n.d., 1993-1994 |
| 6 | African American Education Committee: Meeting Minutes | 1994-1996 |
| 6 | Agency Diversity Forms | 1992-1996 |
| 6 | Audit (3 folders) | n.d., 1993-1994 |
| 6 | Board of Directors (3 folders) | n.d., 1991-2006 |
| 6 | Boston Urban League: 20th Anniversary Report | [1939?] |
| 6 | Brochures | n.d., 1980 |
| 14 | Budgets | 1994-1997 |
| 6 | Consultants (7 folders) | n.d., 1992-1995 |
| 6 | Correspondence (3 folders) | 1992-1995 |
| 6 | Focus Group Breakfast | 1992 |
| 6 | Funding Sources (2 folders) | 1993-1997 |
| Fundraising | |
| 6 | | Annual Meetings: Planning | n.d., 1991-1993 |
| 6 | | Boston Business Journal: Events Schedule Advertisement | 2005 |
| 6 | | Catholic Charities: Solicitation | 1993 |
| 6 | | Coca-Cola: Vending Referral Program | n.d. |
| 6-7 | | Corporate Giving (63 folders) | n.d., 1981-2001 |
| 14 | | Corporate Solicitation Plan | n.d., 1995 |
| | Events | |
| 7 | | | 21st Century Awards Gala (5 folders) | n.d., 1995-2006 |
| 7, 14 | | | 75th Anniversary (4 folders) | n.d., 1992-1993 |
| 7 | | | 90th Anniversary | 2007 |
| 7 | | | Annual Golf Classic | 2003-2006 |
| 7 | | | Capital Campaign | n.d., 1996 |
| 7 | | | Conversation, Cocktails and Jazz (3 folders) | n.d., 1988-1994 |
| 7 | | | Corporate Breakfast (7 folders) | 1992-1997 |
| 7 | | | Cultivation | n.d., 1996 |
| 7 | | | Education Forum | n.d., 1992 |
| 7 | | | Evening of Blues: African History Month | n.d., 1994 |
| 7 | | | Kids Block Party | 1993 |
| 7 | | | Stephanie Mills: Concert and Afterparty | 2003 |
| 7 | | | A Night Out with the Stars | 1987 |
| 7 | | | President's Luncheon | 2005-2007 |
| 7 | | | Diana Ross Concert | 1995 |
| 7 | | | Success and Survival of the African-American Male | n.d., 1990-1991 |
| 7 | | | Strategies for Survival: Dinner Dance | 1983 |
| 8 | | Individual Contributions | 1990-1999 |
| 8 | | Pledges (2 folders) | n.d., 1995 |
| 8 | | Projects | n.d., 1994 |
| 8 | | Sources | 1995-1997 |
| 8 | | Strategies | 1992-1994 |
| Grants and Contracts | |
| 8 | | Agreements (5 folders) | n.d., 1996-2004 |
| 8 | | America Connects Consortium | 2001 |
| 8 | | Anheuser Busch Companies | 1993-1994 |
| 8 | | Bank of Boston (2 folders) | 1994 |
| 8 | | Bay State Skills Corporation | 1995 |
| 8 | | Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation | 2001 |
| 8 | | Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1994-1997 |
| 8 | | Borden Foundation (2 folders) | n.d., 1989-1994 |
| 8 | | Boston Foundation (4 folders) | 1993-2000 |
| 8 | | Boston Gas Company | 1992-1995 |
| 8 | | Boston Initiative for Teen Pregnancy | n.d., 1997 |
| 8 | | Boston Private Industry Council | 1998 |
| 8 | | Children's Services of Roxbury | 1996 |
| 8 | | City of Boston (11 folders) | n.d., 1988-2000 |
| 8 | | Coca-Cola Foundation | 2001 |
| 8 | | Commonwealth of Massachusetts (3 folders) | n.d., 1993-1994 |
| 8 | | Community Development Finance Corporation | 1995 |
| 8 | | CompULink | n.d., 1989 |
| 8 | | CompUSA | 1994-1998 |
| 8 | | Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust | 2001 |
| 8 | | Digital Equipment Corporation | 1995-1997 |
| 8 | | Draper Laboratories | 1993-1994 |
| 8 | | Dunkin' Donuts | 1996-1998 |
| 8 | | Eastern Enterprises Foundation | n.d., 1992-1995 |
| 8 | | Georgiana Goddard Eaton Memorial Fund | 2001-2003 |
| 8 | | Fidelity Investments | 1998 |
| 8 | | Fleet Bank | n.d., 1994-1998 |
| 8 | | Fleet Charitable Trust | 1996 |
| 8 | | Fuller Foundation | 1993 |
| 8 | | Gardner Charitable Trust | 1992-1993 |
| 8 | | GTE Foundation | 1991 |
| 8 | | John Hancock Mutual Insurance Company | 1990-1999 |
| 8 | | Harbus Foundation | 2001 |
| 8 | | Harcourt General Charitable Foundation | 1990-1994 |
| 8 | | Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation | 1992-1999 |
| 8 | | Charles Hayden Foundation | 1981-1997 |
| 8 | | Hearst Foundation | 2001 |
| 8 | | Hill Holiday Connors Cosmopulos, Inc | 1997 |
| 8 | | Hyams Foundation | 1994 |
| 8 | | Intel | 2002 |
| 8 | | Injury Prevention | 1997 |
| 9 | | Lotus Development Corporation | 1989-2000 |
| 9 | | A.L. Mailman Family Foundation, Inc.: Young Father's Program | 1990 |
| 9 | | Management Associates | 1989-1994 |
| 9 | | Marr Charitable Trust | 1994 |
| 9 | | Marshalls | 1990-1991 |
| 9 | | Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency | 1994 |
| 9 | | Ronald McDonald Children's Charities (2 folders) | 1989-2002 |
| 9 | | Mission Main Housing Development | n.d., 1999 |
| 9 | | National Center of Afro-American Artists | 1992 |
| 9 | | National Urban League (7 folders) | 1988-2001 |
| 9 | | Nellie Mae | 2000 |
| 9 | | New England Telephone | 1992-1994 |
| 9 | | Northeastern University, Kellogg Partnership in Foundation (2 folders) | n.d., 1998-2000 |
| 9 | | Nutter, McClennen and Fish | 1994-1995 |
| 9 | | Office Max | 1994-1995 |
| 9 | | Oficina Hispana | 1994-1995 |
| 9 | | Old South Church Fund | n.d., 1990 |
| 9 | | Perini Corporation | 1990-1992 |
| 9 | | Pioneer Institute | 1993 |
| 9 | | Pizza Hut | 1994 |
| 9 | | Polaroid | 1995 |
| 9 | | PowerUp | n.d., 2000-2001 |
| 9 | | Private Industry Council | 1998-1999 |
| 9 | | Raytheon | 1991-1999 |
| 9 | | Reebok Foundation | 1994-1995 |
| 9 | | Daniel E. Rothenberg | 1995-1997 |
| 9 | | Shawmut Bank | n.d., 1991-1996 |
| 9 | | Timothy Smith Fund | 1999 |
| 9 | | Thrift Fund | 1995-1996 |
| 9 | | United States Department of Labor: Women's Bureau | 1994 |
| 9 | | United Way (8 folders) | n.d., 1989-2000 |
| 9 | | US Healthcare | 1993 |
| 9 | | Work / Family Directions | 1990 |
| 9 | | Xerox Corporation | 1990-1992 |
| 9 | Marketing (3 folders) | n.d., 1993-2007 |
| 9 | Massachusetts Division of Public Charities: Annual Report | 1992 |
| 9 | Membership | 2003 |
| 9 | Mission Statement | n.d. |
| 9, 14 | Newspaper Clippings (4 folders) | n.d., 1979-1998 |
| 9 | Open House and Press Conference | 1997-2001 |
| 9 | Press Release: Darnell Williams, New Chief Executive Officer | 2001 |
| 9 | Proforma: Expense Reports | 1989-1994 |
| 9 | Programmatic Conference | 1997 |
| Programs | |
| 9 | | General | n.d., 1989-1992 |
| 9 | | Employment Resource Center (3 folders) | n.d., 1991-1995 |
| 10, 14 | | Flyers (2 folders) | n.d., 1997-2007 |
| 10 | | Positive Futures: Marketing Materials | n.d., 1989-2000 |
| 10 | | Saturday School | 1996-1997 |
| 10 | | Seniors in Community Service Program: Marketing Materials | n.d., 1990-1993 |
| 10 | | Young Fathers / Young Male Consortium (2 folders) | n.d., 1991 |
| Publications | |
| | Newsletters | |
| 10 | | | The Champion | 1985-1988 |
| 10 | | | Correspondence | 1985-1986 |
| 10 | | | Ideas | 1994 |
| 10 | | | Tomorrow's Urban Leaders Excelling in Academic Performance | 2006 |
| 10 | | | ULEM Today (12 folders) | n.d., 1985-2007 |
| 10 | | | Unity First | 2007 |
| 10 | | To Be Equal Column (3 folders) | 1988-2002 |
| 10 | Quick Facts About the Urban League Movement | 1986 |
| 10 | Research Notes | n.d. |
| Special Events | |
| 10 | | Calendars | 1993-1995 |
| 10 | | Efficacy Forum | n.d., 1991-1992 |
| 10 | | March on Washington | n.d., 1993 |
| 10 | | State of Black America | 1994 |
| 10 | Staff (2 folders) | n.d. |
| 10 | Strategic Plan (2 folders) | 2000-2005 |
| Urban League of Greater Boston | |
| 10 | | Annual Report | 1948 |
| | Board of Directors | |
| 10 | | | Activity Reports (2 folders) | n.d., 1953-1956 |
| 10 | | | Agendas | 1955-1957 |
| | | Committees | |
| 10 | | | | Nominating | n.d. |
| 10 | | | | Program | 1953 |
| 10 | | | Financial | 1954-1957 |
| 10 | | | Meeting Minutes | 1953-1954 |
| 10 | | Brochure | n.d. |
| 10 | | Correspondence | 1954-1957 |
| | Reports | |
| 10 | | | Boston Drama: Survey | 1950 |
| 10 | | | Housing Study: Article | 1953 |
| 10 | | | Interpretation of the Urban League Program in Industrial Relations | 1955 |
| 10 | | | Mid-Century Highlights | 1950 |
| 10 | | | A Study of an Urban League Project Designed to Integrate Negro Workers in Boston's Retail Store Industry | 1950 |
| 10 | | | Training and Employment of White Collar and Skilled Negro Workers: Survey Report | 1935 |
| 10 | | United Community Services of Metropolitan Boston: Budget Summary | 1948-1954 |
| Urban League Guild | |
| 10-11 | | General (8 folders) | 1980-1986 |
| 11 | | Annual Meetings (2 folders) | 1984-1985 |
| 11 | | Brochure | n.d. |
| 11 | | By-laws | 1980 |
| 11 | | Correspondence | 1985 |
| 11 | | Executive Committee: Minutes | 1984-1985 |
| 11 | | Funders | 1997 |
| 11 | | Meeting Minutes | 1984-1985 |
| 11 | | Membership Plan | 1984 |
| 11 | | President's List | 1984 |
| 11 | | President's Luncheon (2 folders) | n.d., 1984 |
| 11 | | Programs | 1984-1985 |
| 11 | | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (2 folders) | n.d., 1996 |
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4. Programs, 1968-2003 (bulk 1997-2003)
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| Volume: | 2 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical by program. |
| Summary: |
This series documents the implementation of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts' programs and events. Records include program descriptions and reports, meeting minutes and notes, and correspondence. Curricula, statistics, and class schedules are also included.
Of special interest is the folder containing information about Camp Osceola, which was donated to the New Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts by Warren Priest in 1968. |
| Box | Title | Date |
| Advocacy / Public Policy | |
| 11 | | General (2 folders) | n.d., 2000-2004 |
| 11 | | Amicus Curiae (4 folders) | n.d., 2001-2003 |
| 11 | | The Angry Heart: Video Screening | n.d., 2002 |
| 11 | | Anti-defamation League: John Lewis Reception | 2004 |
| 11 | | Arroyo Education Group | n.d., 2003 |
| 11 | | Beyond the Big Dig: Creative Community Conversations Forum | 2002 |
| 11 | | Boston Foundation: Meeting Notes | 2000 |
| 11 | | Boston National Voices: Hate Crimes | 2000 |
| 11 | | Boston Police Department: Law Enforcement Use of Force | 2004 |
| 11 | | Boston Sports Vote Project | n.d., 2001-2003 |
| 11 | | Boston Workforce Development Coalition (2 folders) | 2001-2004 |
| 11 | | Coalition for Firefighters' Civil Rights | 2001-2002 |
| 11 | | Committee: Meeting Minutes (2 folders) | n.d., 1999-2001 |
| 11 | | Community Mobilization Empowerment Project (15 folders) | n.d., 1994-1999 |
| 11 | | Correspondence | 2000-2003 |
| 11 | | Department of Neighborhood Development: Dudley Street Building Study | n.d., 2000-2001 |
| 11 | | Description | n.d., 2003 |
| 11 | | Education: School Reform (6 folders) | n.d., 2000-2002 |
| 11 | | Events | n.d., 2002 |
| 11 | | General Educational Development: Program Recommendations | n.d., 2001 |
| 11 | | Greater Boston Civil Rights Coalition (4 folders) | n.d., 2000-2003 |
| 11 | | Greater Boston Small Business Asset Development Project | n.d., 2001-2003 |
| 12 | | Gubernatorial Candidates Forums (4 folders) | n.d., 2002 |
| 12 | | Housing | 2000 |
| 12 | | Human Rights: Slavery and Refugees | n.d., 2000-2001 |
| 12 | | Making Democracy Work for Everyone: Forum | 2003 |
| 12 | | Massachusetts Coalition for Equal Education (2 folders) | n.d., 2000-2001 |
| 12 | | Metropolitan Area Planning Council: Economic Development | n.d., 2001-2002 |
| 12 | | National Urban League: Conference Call Notes | 2000-2001 |
| 12 | | The New Majority: Uniting Boston's Communities of Color: Steering Committee | 2003 |
| 12 | | Newspaper Clippings | 2003 |
| 12 | | Race and Reparations: Meeting Notes | n.d., 2002 |
| 12 | | Racial Profiling | 2003-2004 |
| 12 | | StaffRap | n.d., 2001 |
| 12 | | Voting Reform (2 folders) | n.d., 2001-2003 |
| 12 | | Whitney Young Award | n.d., 2003-2004 |
| 12 | Agreements: Jobs for Youth | 2000 |
| 12 | Camp Osceola | 1968-1969 |
| 12 | Career Expos: Official Exhibit Guide | 2002-2006 |
| 12 | Descriptions | n.d. |
| Employment Resource Center | |
| 12 | | General | n.d. |
| 12 | | Achievements | 1995 |
| 12 | | Affiliated Companies | n.d. |
| 12 | | Budget | n.d. |
| | Education and Training Programs | |
| | | Community Training Collaborative | |
| 12 | | | | Central Artery / Third Tunnel | 1997 |
| 12 | | | Job Readiness Training (23 folders) | n.d., 1994-2000 |
| 12, 14 | | | Seniors in Community Service (3 folders) | n.d., 1988-2001 |
| 12 | | Employment Workshops: Descriptions | n.d. [1990?] |
| 12 | | Participant Policy and Procedures Manual | 2001 |
| 12 | | Resource Material: Planning for Success | 1999 |
| 12 | | Rules and Regulations | n.d. |
| 12 | | Staff (2 folders) | n.d., 1997-1998 |
| 12 | | Statistics | n.d., 1996 |
| 12 | | Urban Progression Program (4 folders) | n.d., 1997-2000 |
| 12 | Financial Services Academy (9 folders) | n.d., 1999-2000 |
| 12 | Flyers | n.d. |
| 12 | Male Focus Program: Directory | n.d. |
| 12 | Mobilization for Academic Support | 1998 |
| 12 | Mothers' Voices / Rights of Passage | n.d., 1999 |
| 12 | Nuestra Comunidad | 1998 |
| 12 | Parent Assisted Learning Institute: Brochure | n.d. |
| 12 | Positive Futures | n.d. |
| 12 | Redefining Employment Direction: NSTAR Training Schedule | n.d., 1999 |
| 13 | Technology Services Manual | n.d. |
| 13 | Volunteer Management Capacity Building Update | 1999 |
| 13 | Women's Educational and Industrial Union | n.d., 1998 |
| Youth Education and Development Services | |
| 13 | | Mobilization for Academic Support | 1997 |
| 13 | | Saturday School | 1997 |
| 13 | | ScholarshipBuilder | n.d. |
| 13 | Young Fathers: Description and Proposal | n.d. |
| 13 | Young Fathers / Young Males Consortium | 1990 |
| 13 | Youth Services Manual | n.d. |
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5. Audio-Visual material and Memorabilia, 1989-2006 (bulk 1995-1999)
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| Volume: | 1 cubic ft. |
| Arrangement: |
Alphabetical by format. |
| Summary: |
The Audio-Visual material and Memorabilia series documents fundraising activities, meetings and events, staff, and programs. Formats include color and black and white prints, slides, negatives, audio cassettes, and video tapes. |
| Box | Title | Date |
| Audio-visual | |
| | Audio Cassettes | |
| | | Board of Directors | |
| | | | Committee Meeting Minutes | |
| 13 | | | | | Executive (11 audio cassettes) | 1999-2003 |
| 13 | | | | | Strategic Planning (2 audio cassettes) | 1999 |
| 13 | | | | Meeting Minutes (6 audio cassettes) | 1999-2002 |
| 13 | | | Staff Meeting Minutes (7 audio cassettes) | 2000-2001 |
| | Negatives | |
| 13 | | | Unidentified | n.d. |
| | | Events | |
| 13 | | | | Employment Resource Center: Graduation | 1998 |
| 13 | | | | Young Executive Development Program: Reception with Superintendent Thomas Payzant | n.d. |
| 13 | | | Fundraising: Conversation, Cocktails, and Jazz | n.d. |
| | Prints | |
| 13 | | | Building Renovations | n.d. |
| 13 | | | Community Care Day at Lena Park | n.d. |
| | | Events | |
| 13 | | | | Unidentified | n.d. |
| 13 | | | | Move Massachusetts Awards | 2000 |
| 13 | | | | New England College of Finance Commencement | n.d. |
| 13 | | | | President's Office Speech | 1997 |
| 13 | | | | Success by 6 | n.d. |
| 13 | | | | The Welfare of the Common Welfare: Building Effective Work and Welfare Strategies Conference | 1998 |
| | | Fundraising | |
| 13 | | | | 21st Century Awards Gala | 1999-2000 |
| 13 | | | | 75th Anniversary (2 folders) | 1993 |
| 13 | | | | Corporate Breakfast | n.d. |
| 13 | | | | Conversation, Cocktails, and Jazz (2 folders) (See also Negatives folder) | n.d., [1990?] |
| 13 | | | | Reebok Reception | 1990 |
| 13 | | | Newsletter: ULEM Today | 1991-1993 |
| | | People | |
| 13 | | | | Joan Wallace Benjamin and Mayor Thomas Menino | n.d. |
| 13 | | | | Students: Unidentified | n.d. |
| | | Programs | |
| 13 | | | | General | n.d. |
| 13 | | | | Graduation (3 folders) | n.d., 1998-1999 |
| 13 | | | | Young Executive Development Program: Reception with Superintendent Thomas Payzant | n.d. |
| 13 | | Scrapbook: Urban League Guild, 13th President's Luncheon | 1998 |
| 13 | | Slides: 21st Century Awards Gala | n.d. |
| 13 | | Videotapes: Employment Resource Center: Student Practice Interviews (2) | n.d., 1995-1996 |
| Memorabilia | |
| 13 | | Business Card Holders (3) | n.d. |
| 13, FF6/D9 | | Certificates (2 folders) | n.d., 1980-1994 |
| 13 | | Flag: 1917-2007, Celebrating 90 Years | 2007 |
| 13 | | Paperweight: 90th Anniversary Celebration | 2007 |
| 13 | | Photo Albums (2) | n.d. |
| 13 | | Pins (4) | n.d. |
| 13 | | Plaques (4) | 1989-1992 |
| 13 | | Postcards: Pen Pals (2) | 1995-1996 |
| | Posters (2 folders) | |
| FF6/D9 | | | 13th Annual Awards Gala | 2005 |
| FF6/D9 | | | Heal the Mind, Restore the Spirit | 2006 |
| FF6/D9 | | | Membership | 2005 |
| 13 | | Signs: Gala Auction (3) | 1995 |
| 13 | | Tote Bags (2) | n.d. |
| 13 | | T-Shirt: Positive Futures | n.d. |
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