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Josie Green Washington Papers

 
Papers contain programs, minute book, calendars, scrapbook, photographs, manual, and final examination. The collection contains Zeta Annual Birthday Calendars which include advertisements of African American businesses, the names and birth dates of the sorority sisters, candid photographs of families (infants to young teenagers) of the sorority members' children, and dates of importance to the sorority, and its members as there were several programs from performances given by classical singers, classical pianists, and literary readings. There is a scrapbook of Zeta memorabilia, 1944-1947. It contains photographs from newspapers and magazines and souvenir programs of prominent sorority members and events. There is a minute book of the Kappa Zeta Chapter, 1951-1955. A formal color portrait of Washington as a young woman is included in the collection. Also included are a few items from her years at Lincoln High School; a teaching procedures manual, a final examination, and commencement programs.

Finding aid available here. Some items in this collection have been identified as containing potentially harmful language. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.

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  • Order of Calanthe Ritual Book

    Order of Calanthe Ritual Book

    A black ritual book from the Order of Calanthe. The book belonged to Josie Green Washington.

  • Funeral Pamphlet

    Funeral Pamphlet

    Pamphlet for the funeral of Mrs. Newt Porter at the Glen Oak Cemetery. Dated on Tuesday, May 17, 1949.

  • Church Gathering Pamphlet

    Church Gathering Pamphlet

    An invite pamphlet from the Denley Drive Christian Church hosting a program for an annual tea party. Dated on Sunday, September 22, 1991.

  • Junior Prom Pamphlet

    Junior Prom Pamphlet

    A junior prom pamphlet featuring a list dances and people present on the event. Dated on May 14, 1928.

  • Living Room Photograph

    Living Room Photograph

    A photograph depicting of five unidentified persons standing in a room in formal dress attire.

  • Couch Photograph

    Couch Photograph

    Photograph of a group of men sitting down on a couch in the living room.

  • Women Photograph

    Women Photograph

    Photograph of a group of women sitting comfortably

  • Photograph

    Photograph

    Photograph of 3 women sitting in chairs, smiling for the camera.

  • Sitting Women Photograph

    Sitting Women Photograph

    Photograph of a gentleman and lady sitting down on green chairs. A second lady in a white dress is standing next to them on the left side.

  • Party Photograph

    Party Photograph

    A photograph starring a lineup of women in dresses and wearing green hats, including Josie Green Washington. Dated September 1976.

  • Photograph with Dogs

    Photograph with Dogs

    A photograph of 2 people feeding a pack of small dogs.

  • Street Walk Photograph

    Street Walk Photograph

    A photograph of a bunch of people featuring Josie Green Washington, walking down the street.

  • Car Photograph Photograph

    Car Photograph Photograph

    Dated September 1976.

  • House Photograph

    House Photograph

    A photograph of a white house and a vehicle parked on the right side.

  • Car Pose Photograph

    Car Pose Photograph

    A photograph of a smiling old man next to a brown car.Dated September 1976.

  • Outdoors Photograph

    Outdoors Photograph

    A photograph featuring 3 smiling for the camera on the outdoors. Dated September 1976.

  • Garden Photograph

    Garden Photograph

    A photograph of a blooming garden of the front of the house. Dated September 1976.

  • House Photograph

    House Photograph

    Outside photograph of a large house with a black vehicle parked on the left side. Dated September 1976.

  • Senior Photograph

    Senior Photograph

    A picture depicting an elder person standing next to a table. the back side of the photo has a list of names including Josie Green Washington.

  • Gentleman Photo

    Gentleman Photo

    A gentleman sitting in a table with his arms crossed in a humble manner.

  • Pairing Photograph

    Pairing Photograph

    A high-quality photograph of a pair of people looking at each other. The back of the photgraph is handwritten, directed for the father of one of the people present in the photo. Dated on May 11, 1995.

  • Child Parade Photograph

    Child Parade Photograph

    A photograph depicting a lot of children participating in a festive parade, all wearing white clothes.

  • Outside Photograph

    Outside Photograph

    A photograph with a woman and a tall man with a hat outside in the park with other people in the background.

  • Photograph of Two People

    Photograph of Two People

    Picture of Josie Green Washington and another person, standing for the camera.

  • Professional Photograph

    Professional Photograph

    Profile picture of Josie Green Washington in professional clothing.

  • Elegant Photograph

    Elegant Photograph

    A flattering photo of Josie Green Washinton in a black dress leaning next to a fireplace.

  • Graduation Photograph

    Graduation Photograph

    A photo of Jose Green Wahington in a graduation cap and gown.

  • Home Photograph

    Home Photograph

    A humble photograph of on an elder Josie Green Washington smiling.

  • Professional Photograph

    Professional Photograph

    A professional photo of Josie Green Washington with her hands on a chair.

  • Professional Photograph

    Professional Photograph

    A professional photo of Josie Green Washington smiling for the camera.

  • Hospital Photograph

    Hospital Photograph

    A colored photograph of an elder Josie Green Washington in a hospital bed, holding a box of tissues.

  • Professional Photograph

    Professional Photograph

    A 3/4 angled black & white photograph of Josie Green Washington.

  • Colored Portrait Photograph

    Colored Portrait Photograph

    Colored photograph of a young Josie Green Washington. Numbers and math operations are wroten on the back side of the picture.

  • Female Group Photograph

    Female Group Photograph

    A photograph with an all-female group of people standing in front of a house.

  • Party Photograph

    Party Photograph

    Photograph of Josie Green and her husband with unidentified people.

  • Newspaper Clipping

    Newspaper Clipping

    A news paper clipping of a group women featuring Josie Green Washington.

  • Newspaper Entry

    Newspaper Entry

    A newpaper article feauring multiple group photos, all of them featuring Josie Green Washington.

  • Death Report Newspaper Clipping

    Death Report Newspaper Clipping

    A news paper clipping about the death of Dr. John Leslie Patton, Jr. who served in the Dallas Independent School Districton on July 19

  • Marriage Newspaper Clipping

    Marriage Newspaper Clipping

    A newspaper clipping announcing the marriage of Ms. Josie E. Green and Mr. Walter G. Washington.

  • Retirement Newspaper Clipping

    Retirement Newspaper Clipping

    A newspaper clipping reporting on Josie Green Washington's retirement as the only faculty member of Lincoln High School who has been there since its opening in 1939.

  • Teacher Appreciation Certificate

    Teacher Appreciation Certificate

    A teacher appreciation certificate for Josie Washington by the Dallas Independent School District. Dated on May 30, 1971.

  • Membership Certificate

    Membership Certificate

    A membership certificate for Josie Washington by the Dallas Independent School District. Presented on June 21, 1992.

  • 1979 Weekly Appointments Book

    1979 Weekly Appointments Book

    An 1979 black planner book with handwritten pages and marked schedules. Content includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and special events.

  • Handwritten piece of paper

    Handwritten piece of paper

    Small strip of paper with multiple accounting calculations.

  • Written half-sheet of paper

    Written half-sheet of paper

    Half a piece of paper with handwritten notes about the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

  • Ripped Booklet Sheet

    Ripped Booklet Sheet

    Ripped sheet from a small notebook, written with notes. The backside is numbered according to the week stated in the page. Dated in 1951.

  • Envelope with a list of names

    Envelope with a list of names

    An envelope with a handwritten list of names on the front and back.

  • Handwritten Piece of Paper

    Handwritten Piece of Paper

    A small piece of paper with a handwritten numbered list of crossed out names.

  • Handwritten Postcard

    Handwritten Postcard

    A handwritted postcard with Mrs. Josie Washington's name and address. Multiple names and numbers are written on the front and back of the card with pen.

  • Leadership Conference Event Booklet by National Council of Negro Women Incorporated

    Leadership Conference Event Booklet

    National Council of Negro Women Incorporated

    A booklet for acommemorative conference sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women. Various events scheduled alongisde a list of various people working in the ceremony and special guests. The whole event was dated from May 29-31, 1959.

  • Western Union Telefax Letter

    Western Union Telefax Letter

    A respondent mail by Telefax from Aretha B. McKinley to Mrs. Josephine Smith on the whereabouts of a received mail delivery. The letter was delivered on August 13, 1959.

  • Sorority Coffee Guest Card by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Sorority Coffee Guest Card

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A special card from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for a free coffee by visiting a located Manning's Coffee Cafes. Dated from August 12-15, 1959.

  • Breakfast Event Pamphlet by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated

    Breakfast Event Pamphlet

    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated

    A pamphlet for a breakfast gathering with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. The pamphlet comes with a menu and music. Dated on December 28, 1957.

  • Sorority Meeting Invitation Card by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Sorority Meeting Invitation Card

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    An invitiation card from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for a public meeting on August 13, 1959.

  • Hand-written Program Notes

    Hand-written Program Notes

    Scraps of paper with hand-written notes of a program scheduled for March 2, 1950. Math operations are present on the back of the paper.

  • Kappa Zeta Chapter Member Card by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Kappa Zeta Chapter Member Card

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A Zeta Phi Beta Sorority member card belonging to Irma Gaston, certified member of Kappa Zeta Chapter. Financial for the year of 1951-52. Expiration date on November 1, 1952.

  • Dallas Symphony Orchestra Pamphlet by Dallas Symphony Orchestra

    Dallas Symphony Orchestra Pamphlet

    Dallas Symphony Orchestra

    A pamphlet of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra featuring a program with all performances and board members. Dated in March 31, 1950.

  • Phi Beta Sigma Banquet Pamphlet by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated

    Phi Beta Sigma Banquet Pamphlet

    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated

    A program for a banquet for the Omicron Sigma Chapter on December 11, 1948. The pamphlet includes a menu and a roster of people.

  • Lincoln High Auditorium Presenter List

    Lincoln High Auditorium Presenter List

    A sheet with a list of people presenting in the LIincoln High Auditorium. Dated in March 8, 1951.

  • Commencement Exercises Pamphlet

    Commencement Exercises Pamphlet

    A pamphlet for a graduation event from the Lincoln High School Auditorium on January 27, 1950.

  • Lincoln High Auditorium Presenter List

    Lincoln High Auditorium Presenter List

    A sheet with a list of people presenting in the Lincoln High Auditorium. Dated in March 2, 1950.

  • Commencement Exercises Pamphlet

    Commencement Exercises Pamphlet

    A pamphlet for a graduation event from the Lincoln High School Auditorium on January 23, 1948.

  • Lincoln High School Banquet Pamphlet

    Lincoln High School Banquet Pamphlet

    A pamphlet for an honorary banquet from Lincoln High School on February 15, 1950.

  • Child Guidance Sheet

    Child Guidance Sheet

    A blank child guidance sheet from the Child Adjustment Department.

  • Buttonholes Instruction Sheet

    Buttonholes Instruction Sheet

    A sheet of instructions on how to make buttonholes.

  • Graded Checklist on Buttonholes

    Graded Checklist on Buttonholes

    Graded homework of Dolores Inc Cloudy.

  • Home Making Final Examination

    Home Making Final Examination

    A student's final exam in home making. Dated May 28, 1959.

  • Lincoln High School Drop List

    Lincoln High School Drop List

    Statistical report of students from Lincoln High School that dropped classes. Dated June 1st, 1959.

  • Teaching Procedures Document

    Teaching Procedures Document

    An 1950 document of teaching procedurs for the use of library film equipment.

  • Club Art Book Year Book 1959-1961

    Club Art Book Year Book 1959-1961

    Clio Art Book Yearbook 1959-1961. Small booklet of Clio Art Club.

  • Zeta Sociogram Chart by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Zeta Sociogram Chart

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Organizational chart for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

  • Zeta Sociogram Chart by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Zeta Sociogram Chart

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Organizational chart for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

  • Minutes of Thirty-Second Boule & Report by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Minutes of Thirty-Second Boule & Report

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    The minutes of the 1957 thirty-second Boule of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, including a report of the Executive Board Sessions.

  • Report of Kappa Zeta Chatper by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Report of Kappa Zeta Chatper

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    The 1956 report of the Kappa Zet chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. It contains committee reports as well as reports from various officers. In the back of the booklet is the history of the Sorority.

  • Amicae Affair Report by Bernice A. E. Calloway

    Amicae Affair Report

    Bernice A. E. Calloway

    An Amicae Affair Report for the thirty-third national Boule by Bernice A. E. Calloway, director of Amicae Affairs for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

  • Regional Report by Deborah C. Partridge

    Regional Report

    Deborah C. Partridge

    A report from the Eastern Region of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

  • Boule Report by Mildred Cater Boone

    Boule Report

    Mildred Cater Boone

    A report for the thirty-third national Boule by Mildred Cater Boone, National Second Anti-Basileus for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

  • Annual Report, Office of The Anti-Basileus by Barbara Minor James

    Annual Report, Office of The Anti-Basileus

    Barbara Minor James

    An annual report from the Office of the Third Anti-Basileus, Barbara Minor James, for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

  • Thirty-Third National Boule Pamphlet by Ida B. King

    Thirty-Third National Boule Pamphlet

    Ida B. King

    A report for the thirty-third national Boule featuring a financial report and a forward by Ida B. Grammateus for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

  • Blue Revue Report by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Blue Revue Report

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A Blue Revue report for the thirty-third national Boule held at San Francisco, California.

  • Report to Board & Members of 1959 Boule by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Report to Board & Members of 1959 Boule

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A report to the board and members of the 1959 Boule of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. This report originates from the Southeastern Region.

  • Boule Public Meeting by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Boule Public Meeting

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A program for a public meeting held by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated for the 39th Anniversary Boule.

  • Kappa Zeta Closed Banquet by Kappa Zeta Chapter

    Kappa Zeta Closed Banquet

    Kappa Zeta Chapter

    A program for a closed banquet for the Kappa Zeta Chapter. Also includes a menu and a blank page on the back of the pamphlet for autographs.

  • Finer Womanhood Observance 1950 by Kappa Zeta Chapter

    Finer Womanhood Observance 1950

    Kappa Zeta Chapter

    A program for the Finer Womanhood Observance hosted by the Kappa Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. This event honors Woman of the Year, Mrs. Callie A. Hicks

  • "Harvey" The Pulitzer Prize Play by Kappa Zeta Chapter

    "Harvey" The Pulitzer Prize Play

    Kappa Zeta Chapter

    A program for a rendition of "Harvey", a Pulitzer Prize play with Dooley Wilson and Butterfly Mcqueen starring. Hosted by the Kappa Zeta Chapter.

  • Finer Womanhood Observance 1949 by Kappa Zeta Chapter

    Finer Womanhood Observance 1949

    Kappa Zeta Chapter

    A program for the Finer Womanhood Observance hosted by the Kappa Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. This event honors Woman of the Year, Mrs. Ida Jackson.

  • Public Meeting of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Public Meeting of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A small booklet and program for the public meeting of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at the St. John Baptist Church.

  • Zeta Phi Beta Program & Roster by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Zeta Phi Beta Program & Roster

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A small foldable booklet and program for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Also includes a roster of members.

  • Ex Libris

    Ex Libris

    A small booklet and program with an owl standing on an open book above the words "Ex Libris" drawn on the front.

  • Suggested Rules for Woman Of The Year Campaign by Juanita Jones and L. C. Mackey

    Suggested Rules for Woman Of The Year Campaign

    Juanita Jones and L. C. Mackey

    A list of suggested rules and guidelines for carrying out the Woman of the Year campaign. These suggestions were put forward by Basileus, Juanita Johns, and L. C. Mackay, General Chairman.

  • Meeting Agenda 12-03-1955 by Josie Green Washington

    Meeting Agenda 12-03-1955

    Josie Green Washington

    Meeting agenda for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority with meeting minutes taken by Josie Green Washington. Includes handwritten notes on the back regarding the meeting.

  • Sorority Program by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Sorority Program

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A program for an unidentified event for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

  • Sorority Program by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    Sorority Program

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A program for an event centered around a speaker discussing womens role in the Atomic Age. Features a segement by the Master of Ceremony, Josie Green Washington.

  • Sorority Notes

    Sorority Notes

    Handwritten doodles and notes for the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, including reciting vows and values of the sorority.

  • The Occasion by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    The Occasion

    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

    A memo regarding the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority honoring a Woman of the Year for over fourteen years consecutively.

  • "Why I Want To Become A Member Of The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority" Handwritten Draft by Josie Green Washington

    "Why I Want To Become A Member Of The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority" Handwritten Draft

    Josie Green Washington

    A handwritten draft of an open letter to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority about why the author wants to become a member of the sorority by Josie Green Washington.

  • "Why I Want To Become A Member Of The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority" by Josie Green Washington

    "Why I Want To Become A Member Of The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority"

    Josie Green Washington

    An open letter to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority about why the author wants to become a member of the sorority by Josie Green Washington.

  • Kappa Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Meeting Held by The Post Tribune

    Kappa Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Meeting Held

    The Post Tribune

    A newspaper article from the Post Tribune about the first meeting of the year held by the Kappa Zeta Chapter and the Zeta phi Beta Incorporated on October 17, 1981.

  • Texas Delegation to 41st National Convention Of Zeta

    Texas Delegation to 41st National Convention Of Zeta

    Pictured is the "Texas Delegation: to the "41st National Anniversary Boule". Pictured in the front row, left to right; Emma M Gilbert, Mrs. Hazel Rontte, Mrs. Lulleia Walker Harrison, Dr. Deborah Wolfe, Mrs. Velma S. Butler, Mrs. Barbara M. James, Mrs. Thelma S. Wells, Mrs. Susie S. Hilliard. Pictured in the middle row, left to right: Mrs. Helen H. Solomon, Mrs. Minnie L. Shaw, Mrs. Albertha Adams, Mrs. Dorothy O-Gwinn, Mrs. Alice Jacquet, Mrs. Versie Lacy, Mrs. Ova Brooks. Pictured in the back row, left to right: Mrs. Enola Mitchell, Mrs. Allie F. Pitts, Mrs. Roxie Byrd, Mrs. Josie Green Washington, and Mrs. Edith Mosley. Publisher and Date unknown.

  • Speech Cutout by The Post Tribune

    Speech Cutout

    The Post Tribune

    A cutout of a newspaper photograph showing two unidentified women giving a speech by the Post Tribune on September 19, 1981.

 
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