United Clubs Inc.

Organization

Staff Only

Historical Note

United Clubs Inc., was formed in 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana, as an umbrella organization for four social aid and pleasure clubs. Led by Leonard Burns, the organization led such projects as the 1957 and 1960 "blackouts" of the Mardi Gras season, during which African Americans were encouraged to boycott Carnival balls and parades in order to divert financial support to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Other efforts on the part of United Clubs included voter registration drives, fundraising, and protests against segregationist practices and laws.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

United Clubs Inc. collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SC2001

Scope and Contents

The collection includes five audio reel sound recordings that contain subject matter about poverty in New Orleans, the reaction of United Clubs to the White Citizens' Councils, and the NAACP. Also present is an October 1961 letter from Burns as director of United Clubs to "officers and members" regarding the 1960 "blackout" of Mardi Gras and an upcoming voter registration drive.

Dates: Created: 1961-1964; Other: Majority of material found in 1961-1964; Other: Date acquired: 10/16/1998

Found in: Amistad Research Center / United Clubs Inc. collection