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West Virginia and Regional History Center

Mabel Hoggard, Educator, Papers

0.25 Linear Feet Summary: 2 1/2 in. (1 document case)
Papers of Mabel Welch Wims Hoggard documenting the career of a dedicated educator and a pioneer in breaking many racial barriers, including the first African-American staff writer for the Williamson News (Mingo County, West Virginia, ca. 1942), administrative staff member for The Williamson Housing Authority (ca. 1942), and the first permanent African-American teacher in Nevada (1945). The collection includes her personal and professional correspondence (ca. 1926-1980), and records from her student years, including: a 1924 University of Chicago class schedule; articles from a progressive 1932 Chicago newspaper, The Western Ideal, regarding racism; and a 1939 Bluefield State Teachers College class syllabus. There is also a 1940 invitation from the Colored Republicans of West Virginia, a 1941 handbill regarding segregated housing in Williamson, two undated photographs (likely of Mabel Hoggard), a 1945 military base visitors pass, ephemera from the Mabel Hoggard Sixth Grade Center in Nevada, and a 1982 newspaper (The Black Monitor). The collection also contains biographical information such as newspaper articles, obituaries, a United States Congressional Tribute, a memorial service program, and family genealogy.
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Mabel Hoggard, Educator, Papers 0.25 Linear Feet Summary: 2 1/2 in. (1 document case)

Hoggard, Mabel
Papers of Mabel Welch Wims Hoggard documenting the career of a dedicated educator and a pioneer in breaking many racial barriers, including the first African-American staff writer for the Williamson News (Mingo County, West Virginia, ca. 1942), administrative staff member for The Williamson Housing Authority (ca. 1942), and the first permanent African-American teacher in Nevada (1945). The collection includes her personal and professional correspondence (ca. 1926-1980), and records from her student years, including: a 1924 University of Chicago class schedule; articles from a progressive 1932 Chicago newspaper, The Western Ideal, regarding racism; and a 1939 Bluefield State Teachers College class syllabus. There is also a 1940 invitation from the Colored Republicans of West Virginia, a 1941 handbill regarding segregated housing in Williamson, two undated photographs (likely of Mabel Hoggard), a 1945 military base visitors pass, ephemera from the Mabel Hoggard Sixth Grade Center in Nevada, and a 1982 newspaper (The Black Monitor). The collection also contains biographical information such as newspaper articles, obituaries, a United States Congressional Tribute, a memorial service program, and family genealogy.

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