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African American women--Employment Elam Home. Bronzeville (Chicago, Ill.)

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Mellissia Elam-Lauretta Peyton papers

Mellissia Elam came to Chicago in 1876 from Missouri. She established a club home for working girls in 1919; it became a center for social and cultural activities. Ms. Elam belonged to Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church. After her death in 1941, the work at Elam Home was carried on by Lauretta Peyton.

Dates: 1891-1961   |   Extent: 3.0 Linear feet
Archives: CPL-Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection

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