Pierians, 1951-1972

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1951

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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press

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Founded by Alice Dunbar-Nelson in 1932, the Pierians were a Wilmington social club dedicated to the discussion and proliferation of the arts. Pauline Young was also a member. Included is a one-page list of hostesses and activities planned for 1951-1952, a program and invitation to a luncheon given in honor of Alice Dunbar-Nelson (23 Jan 1954), an invitation and catalogue for an exhibition on Black Matri-Images (presented by the Pierians and the Morgan State College Gallery of Art on 3 Dec 1972), and two Pierians information booklets.

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African American authors, African American poets, African American women authors, African American women librarians, Publishers and publishing--United States--20th century--Correspondence, Dunbar-Nelson, Alice Moore, 1875-1935, Dunbar, Paul Laurence, 1872-1906, Dodd, Mead & Company

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MSS 0256, Pauline A. Young collection, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.

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https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/35001

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Series IV. Ephemera, 1935-1983

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