Scope and arrangement
The Metropolitan Committee of 100 consists of the constitution, minutes and agendas of meetings, newsletters, circulars, and financial information.
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- Creator
- Metropolitan Committee of 100, Inc. (New York, N.Y.)
- Call number
- Sc MG 590
- Physical description
- 0.01 linear feet (1 folder)
- Language
- English
- Preferred Citation
- [Item], Metropolitan Committee of 100, Inc. records, Sc MG 590, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, The New York Public Library
- Sponsor
- Home to Harlem Project funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- Repository
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
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.
Biographical/historical information
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.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift, Edith Davis, May 1996
Revision History
Finding aid updated by Allison Hughes. (2022 November 28)
Using 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