Found 9 collections related to Bylaws %28administrative records%29

The National Conference of Artists (NCA), founded in 1959, is the country's oldest and largest visual arts organization, and provides a national and international forum for emerging and established artists of African descent. The National Conference of Artists Records consists of administrative records, by-laws, and printed material, especially relating to annual national conventions. less

Founded in 1985, Lavender Light is a mixed chorus (women and men), consisting of members who have auditioned and run as a nonprofit organization. Although the group encompasses many ethnic and spiritual backgrounds, the choir provides a special ministry to Black lesbians and gays, who have historically been pressured by their communities to choose between their Blackness and their gayness. Their repertoire includes gospel (old and new), spirituals, and anthems. They produce two full concerts a year and frequently appear as guests at community functions, from church services to Gay Pride rallies. Past appearances have included Urban Bush Women's "Praise House"; the pilot episode of In the Life; the People of Color Joint Kwanzaa Ceremony; Mayor David N. Dinkins's Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at City Hall; and Empire State Pride Agenda's 1999 annual fundraiser with keynote speakers President Bill Clinton and Senator Chuck Schumer. This collection mostly consists of administrative files such as bylaws, membership information, Board of Directors materials, minutes, and fundraising documents. There is a limited amount of material on concerts and performances. Most of the material dates from 1997-2003. less

The Henry B. Carr Boat Club, also known as the Shackamaxon Boat Club, was located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Records, 1865-1866, comprise the Club's manuscript rules, minutes, and an annual report. A list of members of the Shackamaxon Boat Club includes Henry B. Carr and others mentioned in the minutes. less

This volume contains the Columbia College Peithologian Society's constitution, bylaws, and roll of members spanning 1806 to 1840. The society was founded in 1806 as a literary group for freshmen students. It later opened its doors to all students at Columbia less

This collection contains the constitution and by-laws of the New York Union Society of Journeyman House Carpenters, which were adopted on November 19, 1833. The group was instituted in April 1833. Also present are rolls of members from April 8, 1833, and October 13, 1836 less

Founded in 1989 by behavioral health expert, cultural educator, and social architect, Cleo Manago, the Black Men's Xchange (BMX), is a human rights, educational, anti-oppression, and advocacy organization. BMX is the nation's oldest and largest community-based organization for same gender loving (SGL), bisexual, and diverse African-descended males to actually locate itself geographically within Black communities. Black Men's Xchange conducts activities that promote constructive leadership and decision making, healthy lifestyles, and social justice. It is a national nonprofit organization. This collection primarily consists of administrative materials for the New York branch of BMX. These materials include bylaws, membership information, committee meeting minutes, correspondence, and website information. Additionally, there is some printed matter, such as newsletters, articles, and programs for workshops and other events. less

The Special Libraries Association, New York City Chapter (SLA-NY) is the New York chapter of the Special Library Association, a member-led organization of librarians and information professionals working in specialized areas such as law, medical, government, business, education, non-profits, and the arts. The collection, dated 1927 to 2019, documents the history of the organization, and its work as an advocate for librarians. The collection includes by-laws, correspondence, financial documents, memorandums, membership records, photographs, photographic slides, publications and audio-visual materials. less