{"value"=>"<p>Series contains undated transcripts of interviews (Box 2, Folder 2) that appear to have been conducted by Joanne Grant, in which Baker discusses her work in the area of consumer education during the 1930s as well as Baker's hand-written notes (1917-1918) on consumer education. Filed here also is correspondence, writings, flyers and printed material of the Co-operative League (1931-1940), the Young Negroes Co-operative League, Harlem's Own Co-operative, where Ella Baker worked as the Education and Publicity Officer, and the National Association of Consumers. The items relating to the consumer education program of the Works Progress Administration consists of memoranda, flyers and announcements for a variety of programs, forums and fundraising events promoting co-operatives and consumer education. Of note are: a memo from Ella Baker titled \"Qualifications Desired in Teachers of Consumer Education\" to Mr. Gerdy, the Director of the Education Division of the Works Progress Administration in New York City; and a 5-year action plan for the economic empowerment of the black community, written by George Schuyler.</p>"}