A Guide to the Astoria Beneficial Club and Richmond Beneficial Insurance records, 1906-1947 M 311 A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library M 311

A Guide to the Astoria Beneficial Club and Richmond Beneficial Insurance records, 1906-1947 M 311

A Collection in Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library
Collection Number M 311


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Web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Melinda Gales

Repository
VCU James Branch Cabell Library
Identification
M 311
Title
Astoria Beneficial Club and Richmond Beneficial Insurance records 1906-1947
URL:
http://ead.lib.virginia.edu/vivaxtf/view?docId=vcu-cab/vircu00007.xml;query=;brand=default
Quantity
.36 Linear Feet
Creator
Astoria Beneficial Club
Creator
Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Box-folder, Astoria Beneficial Club and Richmond Beneficial Insurance records, M 311, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.

Acquisition Information

The collection is on loan to Special Collections and Archives from the Astoria Beneficial Club through Dr. Francis Foster, a member of the club.


Historical Information

Astoria Beneficial Club (ABC) began as a social club in 1901, but eventually transformed into a beneficial organization that paid out sick dues and burial benefits to its members. Astoria donated money to organizations that served the African American community and to individuals in need. The Club also set up scholarships at Virginia Union University and honored individuals and businesses in the area for their community service. As of 2016, the Astoria Beneficial Club remains active in Richmond.

Scope and Content Information

The collection includes minutes, correspondence, committee reports and other materials which date from 1906 to 1947.

Arrangement

Files are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • African Americans -- Archives -- Societies and clubs -- Virginia -- Richmond
  • Astoria Beneficial Club
  • Fraternal organizations -- Archives -- Virginia -- Richmond
  • Insurance companies -- Archives -- Virginia -- Richmond
  • Richmond (Va.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
  • Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Richmond (Va.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.

Container List

Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:1
Applications for Membership,
1921-1922
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:2
Bills
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:3
Board of Directors Reports,
1925, 1936
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:4
Board of Governors Reports,
1921, 1942-1944
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:5
Certificates of Sickness,
1922-1926
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:6
Charities Committee Reports,
1942
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:7
Club Night Committee Report,
1936
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:8
Correspondence with members,
1924-1929
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:9
Correspondence Miscellaneous,
1928-1936
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:10
Excursion Committee Report,
1924, 1927
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:12
Gavagan Anti-lynching Bill Correspondence,
1937
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:13
Minutes,
1906-1947
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:14
Race Relations and the Richmond News Leader ,
1938
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:15
Requests for Donations,
1915, 1927-1937
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:16
Sick Committee Reports,
1913-1935
Mixed Materials Box-folder: 1:17
Virginia Union University,
1927-1933