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Three-page report written by Viola Boddie, dated September 17, 1903. The report is addressed to Mrs. W. R. Hollowell in Goldsboro, North Carolina. In her report, Boddie discusses the work she completed during the summer of 1903.

These two documents come from reports written by the presidents of Warren County and Wake County associations. Of note is that both documents mention that "colored" schoolhouses had been positively impacted by the Women's Association for the…

Two-page report of work done since December 29, 1908. Report is written by Lula Martin McIver, field secretary of the association, and is dated July 20, 1909. This letter covers numerous topics including the number of conferences attended, letters…

One-page section from The Youth's Companion periodical, dated July 24, 1902. The section of note is titled "Women and the Schools," which discusses the early work of the Women's Association for the Betterment of Public Schoolhouses.

One-page hand written letter from Kate Ferguson regarding the need for a local association in the area of Henderson, North Carolina. The letter is addressed to Mary Taylor Moore and is dated February 28, 1904.

Two-page letter written by Viola Boddie, a field worker. The letter is dated August 25, 1904 and is addressed to Mrs. W. R. Hollowell, the president of the association. The letter reviews the work Boddie had conducted during the summers of 1903 and…

One-page folded questionnaire distributed by the Women's Association for the Betterment of Public Schoolhouses. The questionnaire appears to have been intended for county superintendents or other officials.

Four-page document believed to have been written by Lula Martin McIver. The letter is addressed to "Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen" and is believed to have been sent to the North Carolina Teachers' Assembly. The letter addresses the work done by…

Two-page letter written by Warren Manning to Lula Martin McIver. The letter is dated October 22, 1908. Manning, a landscape designer from Boston, Massachusetts, writes to McIver to share his suggestions for improving school grounds.

Three-page document detailing the discussion during a September 1908 meeting of the Executive Committee of the organization. The document lists the six District Vice Presidents, addresses issues of funding, and discusses a short-term plan for the…