Brief Description: The collection consists of records donated by Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Miami Chapter to The Black Archives, documenting this civic organization's activities between 1964 and 2001. The records include chapter programs, alumni photographs, a roster of old and new members, a plaque, awards, correspondence, membership directories, newspaper articles, biennial meeting updates, member information, and 2 proclamations. See "Finding Aid/Inventory" for further collection description.

Record Series Number: 01/BAF MS_ 00154

Created by: Jack and Jill of America, Inc. - Miami Chapter (1964- 2001)

Volume: 0.5 Linear Feet

Biographical Note for Jack and Jill of America, Inc. - Miami Chapter (1964- 2001) : In 1962, Mrs. Geraldine Arrington and 15 mothers discussed a Miami organization of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. In 1964 the National President Mrs. Margeret Sims installed the Miami chapter. The chapter holds a life membership with NAACP, and has hosted AREA Mothers workshops, regional conferences, teen conferences and national conventions. The chapter has Grade groups and members such as Pee Wees, Explorers, JetSets and Txixteens/ teens.

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Rights/Use Restrictions: Finding Aid (c) 2011 The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Director of The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. An image license agreement must be signed prior to recording or copying images.

Related Materials: Organizations of Black South Florida collection

PreferredCitation: Jack and Jill of America Miami Chapter records, The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc., Miami, Florida.