Record #:

28162

Author(s):

Hardin, Esther B.

Abstract:

The Climbers Club of New Bern was organized in 1921 by nine prominent African American women. The club’s purpose was to unite New Bern citizens by sponsoring activities for women, and to encourage things that make citizens a better and broader group of people.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 20 Issue 2, Nov 2007, p19-22, il

Subject(s):

African American women; New Bern--History