Coalition for Racial Unity Records

1368 THL

Inventory created by Archives Staff 05/98. Last revised 11/21.

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: Collection is open to all researchers.

USE RESTRICTIONS: Restrictions may apply concerning the use, photoduplication, or publication of items in this collection. Consult a member of the archives staff for information concerning these restrictions. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright.

EXTENT:  1.668 linear feet

CREATOR: Doherty, John and Ethel

DATE: 1990-2012.

Scope and Content: This collection is comprised of programs, by-laws, correspondence, membership rosters, minutes, newsletters, articles, and other materials concerning the Coalition for Racial Unity (CRU).

Biographical/Historical: The Coalition for Racial Unity started in 1990 with the purpose of promoting understanding and bettering interracial relationships. The first event was the Race Unity Day Picnic on June 10, 1990, and the Coalition has since hosted many events including prayer vigils, jazz festivals, workshops, study groups, and fundraisers.  The Coalition for Racial Unity is no longer active. 

Cite As: Coalition for Racial Unity Records, 1368 THL, Stewart Bell Jr. Archives, Handley Regional Library, Winchester, VA, USA.

ACQUISITION INFORMATION: Acquired as a gift.

ORGANIZATION:

BOX 1

Minutes 1990-1994, unnumbered, typescript

Minutes 1995-1999, unnumbered, typescript

Minutes 2000-2003, unnumbered, typescript

Minutes 2004-2006, unnumbered, typescript

Treasurer’s Report, unnumbered typescript
1992
1993
1997
2001
2002
2006

Scrapbook, first picnic by Franklin Washington

BOX 2

News articles 1988-1991, unnumbered items, printed (photocopy)

News articles 1992, unnumbered items, printed (photocopy)

News articles 1993, unnumbered items, printed (photocopy)

News articles 1994-1995, unnumbered items, printed (photocopy)

News articles 1996-1998, unnumbered items, printed (photocopy)

News articles 1999, unnumbered items, printed (photocopy)

News articles 2000, unnumbered items, printed (photocopy)

News articles 2002-2005, unnumbered items, printed (photocopy)

News articles 2006, unnumbered items, printed (photocopy)

News articles 2009, unnumbered items, printed

Newsletters 1993-1999, unnumbered items, printed

Newsletters 2000+, unnumbered items, printed

BOX 3

Membership application forms (blank), unnumbered items, typescript

People

Biographical (various people), unnumbered leaves, typescript

Board Members, 1996-2009, unnumbered leaves, typescript

Committees, 1990-2006, unnumbered leaves, typescript

Kirby, John – Highway marker & biographical materials, unnumbered leaves, typescript and printed

Membership, 1990-1999, unnumbered leaves, typescript

Membership, 2011-2002, unnumbered leaves, typescript

Officers, 1993-2002, 18 leaves, typescript

Weatherton, Bob (  -1993), first president of Coalition for Racial Unity, unnumbered leaves, printed

Programs

Kirby Day, 2004-2010, unnumbered items, typescript and printed

Listening Project – North End Community, November 1995, 1 item, 19 leaves, typescript

Miscellaneous Activities, 1990-2010 (folder contains the following):
            Field Trips
            Hymn Sing
            Kwanzaa Celebration
            Picnic
            Race Unity Day
            Service in Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr.
            Theater Night Fundraiser
            Weed and Seed Program
            Workshops
            Other programs

Prayer Vigil, 1992-2009, unnumbered items, typescript and printed

Study Circles, 2001-2010, unnumbered items, typescript and printed

Symposium on Race Relations, November 7, 1998, 1 item, 13 leaves, typescript

Schedules & Agendas, 1990-2006, unnumbered items, typescript

BOX 4

Awards – unnumbered items, printed and typescript (folder contains the following):
Community History Project Award by Shenandoah University
Peace and Social Justice Award, and Robert Weatherton Award by Coalition for Racial Unity
Walking King’s Talk Award by Lord Fairfax Community College

Bylaws, Constitution, Articles of Incorporation, State Corporation Commission Annual Report, unnumbered pages, typescript

Correspondence 1991-1999, unnumbered leaves, typescript and manuscript

Correspondence 2000-2009, unnumbered leaves, typescript and manuscript

Donations made by CRU, 1991-2005, 5 leaves, typescript

History of organization, 7 items, 10 leaves, typescript

Issues – Forums & Panel Discussions, 1991-2012, unnumbered items, typescript

Issues – KKK local presence and Coalition’s reaction, unnumbered leaves, typescript and printed

Issues – Misc. Topics of Interest, 1991-2008, unnumbered leaves, typescript

Mission Statement and vision, 2002-2004, unnumbered items, typescript (photocopy)

NAACP, 1993-2009, unnumbered items, typescript and printed

Stationery, unnumbered items, printed

Washington, Franklin and Jeffrey – Court Case, 1995-2001, unnumbered items, typescript and printed

Winchester City, 1992-2008, unnumbered items, typescript and printed

Mapcase 5, drawer 12

Poster – John Kirby Jazz Festival, June 29, 2006