Les Cameos archives

Descriptive Summary

Title
Les Cameos archives
Identifier
BMRC.HARSH.CAMEOS
Repository
Chicago Public Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Woodson Regional library
Language
English
Size
2.0 Linear feet
Dates
1955-2004
Creator
Les Cameos.

Biographical/Historical note

Les Cameos is an African American women’s social organization founded in 1951 as a group of mothers of Girl Scouts, but which continued as a club with parties and charitable events.

Scope and Contents note

The organization’s archives include photograph albums, programs and newspaper clippings.

Processing Information note

This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 September 8 by Lisa Calahan.

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