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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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

Photograph of Lula Martin McIver, field secretary of the Women's Association for the Betterment of Public Schoolhouses. McIver is wearing a black lace dress.

Photograph of an unknown log schoolhouse. Building is surrounded by tall grass and stands on cinderblocks. Trees can be seen in the background.

Photograph of classroom in Winnebago County. Image depicts classroom with several schoolchildren and their teacher. Children are sat on wooden benches at desks; books cover the tables. Four photos are hung on the wall behind the teacher.