- Creator
- Metropolitan Committee of 100, Inc. (New York, N.Y.)
- Call number
- Sc MG 590
- Physical description
- 1 folder
- Preferred Citation
- Metropolitan Committee of 100, Inc. records, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division
- Access to materials
- Some collections held by the Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture are held off-site and must be requested in advance. Please check the collection records in the NYPL's online catalog for detailed location information. To request access to materials in the Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, please visit: http://archives.nypl.org/scm/request_access Request access to this collection.
The Metropolitan Committee of 100, Inc., a charitable organization, was founded in 1970 in New York City by Pearl Cox. An integrated, non-sectarian organization open to women and girls nationwide, it brought together people from all walks of life. In 1971, the organization was incorporated in New York state and raised funds to contribute to charitable organizations, and to provide scholarships for African-American college students. Funds were also disbursed to the sick and to other members in need. The funds were raised through annual events such as luncheons held in New York, talent scout shows and raffles. By 1975, there were over 700 members. The Metropolitan Committee of 100 consists of the constitution, minutes and agendas of meetings, newsletters, circulars, and financial information.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift, Edith Davis, May 1996Using the collection
Location
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10037-1801
Second Floor