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The Journal of Negro History, Volume 2, 1917

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The morning session proved to be the most interesting of all. The
introductory address was delivered by Dr. J. E. Moorland, the
Secretary-Treasurer, who, in the absence of the President, presided
throughout the meeting. In his remarks Dr. Moorland gave a brief
account of what the Association had undertaken and endeavored to show
how important the work is and how successfully it is being prosecuted
under tremendous difficulties. He paid a high tribute to the Director
of Research and Editor as the one who has done most of the work and
contributed most of the money to finance the movement.

Mr. Monroe N. Work then read a very carefully prepared and
illuminating paper on "The Negro and the World War." Taking a
world-wide view of the great struggle, Mr. Work discussed the social,
economic and political roots of the war as it concerns the black race
and explained how the interests of these people connect with the
upheaval in all its ramifications. As Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., was
unavoidably absent, all the time allowed for the discussion of the
paper was given to Prof. George E. Haynes. Basing his remarks on the
actual facts of the migration of the Negroes to the North, Professor
Haynes spoke of the war as a rejuvenating and regenerating factor in
enabling the Negro to know his possibilities and to come into his own.

Dr. C. G. Woodson followed Mr. Work, making a clear statement as to
the meaning of the movement to study Negro life and history and
setting forth the plans to save the records of the black race that the
Negro may not, like the Indian, leave no written account of his
thoughts, feelings, aspirations, and achievements. Dr. Woodson went
into detail to explain how necessary it is to have trained
investigators to undertake this work immediately, before it is too
late, as many valuable documents bearing on the Negro are being
destroyed for the reason that persons now possessing them do not know
their value and the facilities for collection of such materials now
afforded are inadequate. This topic was further discussed by Dr. C. V.
Roman and Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones. Dr. Roman restricted his remarks
largely to a definition of civilization to determine whether or not
the Negro has made any contribution to it. After speaking of certain
achievements of the Negro he deplored the fact that not only the white
people but the Negroes themselves know very little about what their
race has contributed to the progress of mankind. Dr. Jones spoke of
how important it is for a race to know and write its own history, for
because of race prejudice, a man of one race cannot easily tell the
truth about one of another. He then expressed his deep interest in the
work and lauded the enterprise of those who are prosecuting it.

Probably the most interesting features of the morning session,
however, were the brief addresses of Mr. George Foster Peabody, Mr.
Julius Rosenwald, and Mr. James H. Dillard. Mr. Peabody expressed his
delight at seeing such an important work undertaken and urged
cooperation as the only successful way of carrying it on. He took
occasion, also, to speak of his general interest in the Negro and his
belief in his ultimate success. Mr. Julius Rosenwald referred to the
time when he received a copy of the first issue of the JOURNAL OF
NEGRO HISTORY and how it so impressed him that he decided to
contribute one hundred dollars to its support every quarter. He
believes that this magazine of standard scientific stamp, published in
the interest of the propagation of the truth concerning the Negro,
will be another means of helping him onward and upward. Dr. James H.
Dillard spoke of the importance of studying Africa, mentioning several
books which are so informing to him that the far-off continent seems
to be an unexplored land of wonders. He maintained that largely
through the study of the history of one's race one can have high
ideals, without which there can be no actual progress.

The business session was looked forward to as an important one, as
interested members were anxious to know what the Association had done
during the first two years of its history. As there was no unfinished
business, new business was in order. The chairman appointed Professor
Kelly Miller, Dean Benjamin G. Brawley and Mr. M. N. Work as the
committee on nominations and Mr. A. L. Jackson, Prof. George E. Haynes
and Dr. Thomas J. Jones as an auditing committee. The most important
business was amending the constitution, the changes of which having
been previously sanctioned by a majority of the members of the
Executive Council, they were duly ratified by the Association. This
constitution follows.

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR
THE STUDY OF NEGRO LIFE AND HISTORY

I

The name of this body shall be the Association for the Study of
Negro Life and History.

II

Its object shall be the collection of sociological and historical
documents and the promotion of studies bearing on the Negro.

III

Any person approved by the Executive Council may become a member
by paying $1.00 and after the first year may continue a member by
paying an annual fee of one dollar. Persons paying $2.00 annually
become both active members of the Association and subscribers to
the JOURNAL OF NEGRO HISTORY. On the payment of $30.00, any
person may become a life member, exempt from assessments. Persons
not resident in the United States may be elected honorary members
and shall be exempt from payment of assessments. Members
organized as clubs for the study of the Negro shall gratuitously
receive from the Director such instruction in this field as may
be given by mail.

IV

The Officers of this Association shall be a President, a
Secretary-Treasurer, a Director of Research and Editor, and an
Executive Council, consisting of the three foregoing officers and
twelve others elected by the Association. The Association shall
elect three members of the Executive Council as trustees. It
shall also appoint a business committee to certify bills and to
advise the Director in matters of administrative nature. These
officers shall be elected by ballot through the mail or at each
biennial meeting of the Association.

V

The President and Secretary-Treasurer shall perform the duties
usually devolving on such officers. The Director of Research and
Editor shall devise plans for the collection of documents, direct
the studies of members and determine what matter shall be
published in the JOURNAL. The Executive Council shall have charge
of the general interests of the Association, including the
election of members, the calling of meetings, the collection and
disposition of funds.

VI

This CONSTITUTION may be amended at any biennial meeting, notice
of such amendment having been given at the previous biennial
meeting or the proposed amendment having received the approval of
the Executive Council.

Then the Director followed by the Secretary-Treasurer, with a
financial statement, made this report:

The Association was organized in Chicago, September 9, 1915, by
five persons who felt that something effective should be done to
direct attention to the long-neglected work of saving the records
of the Negro race. At first, it was thought best to call a
national meeting to form an organization. This plan was
abandoned, however, for the reason that it was not believed that
a large number of persons would pay any attention to the movement
until an actual demonstration as to the possibilities of the
field had been made. The Director, therefore, had these few
persons join him in organizing, so to speak, in a corner and
proceeded at once to bring out the JOURNAL OF NEGRO HISTORY. How
it was received by the public is now a matter of history.

The growth of the JOURNAL has been more than was expected. The
first edition was 1,500, the second 1,300, the third 1,000, the
fourth 2,000. At the end of 1916 the demand for back numbers so
increased that it soon became evident that the editions were not
large enough and that the back numbers would have to be
reprinted. One thousand copies of volume I, and some extra
numbers of it were accordingly reprinted and the current edition
was increased to 4,000. The total circulation of the JOURNAL is
2,830. The subscription list shows 1,430 subscribers, about 400
copies are sold at newstands, 1,000 copies are used for
promotion, and about 1,000 copies are kept on hand for future
subscribers.

These achievements, however, have been due to sacrifice both of
time and means. The Director has had to work under tremendous
difficulties, but he has never lost faith in his coworkers and
believes in the ultimate triumph of the cause. The problem has
been threefold, that of research, that of editing and that of
promotion.

As the Association has not had adequate funds to provide the
Director with an office force or sufficient stenographic
assistance, he has too often found himself in the position of
having to do all things at one time. But in spite of these
handicaps there was a gradual increase in the number of
subscribers and contributors until unfortunately the income from
these sources was greatly diminished by the war. A few
substantial friends, however, have helped us when seemingly at
our extremity. Among the more important contributions obtained
are: $75 from Dr. R. E. Park, $100 from the Phelps-Stokes Fund,
$100 from Mr. Jacob H. Schiff, $200 from Mr. Harold H. Swift,
$500 from Mr. Julius Rosenwald and $1,000 from Dr. C. G. Woodson.
We have, therefore, been able to come to the end of the first two
years of our history free from debt and with a considerable
balance on the right side of the ledger as is attested by the
following financial statement of the Secretary-Treasurer:

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE
STUDY OF NEGRO LIFE AND HISTORY, FROM OCTOBER 14, 1915, TO
SEPTEMBER 9, 1917, INCLUSIVE

_Receipts_

Bound Volumes and Subscriptions $1,216.39
Life and Active Memberships 512.75
Contributions and Advertising 1,800.05
News Agents 222.84
Loans 296.50
---------
Total Receipts $4,048.53


_Expenditures_

Printing and Stationery $2,993.32
Petty Cash 603.59
Stenographic Services 254.16
Rent and Light 81.00
Bond 10.00
---------
Total Expenses $3,942.07
Balance on hand 106.46
---------
$4,048.53

Respectfully submitted,
J. E. MOORLAND,
_Secretary-Treasurer._

When the time came for the election of officers, Professor Kelly
Miller, the chairman of the committee on nominations, reported a list
of names for the various positions. The name of Dr. G. C. Hall,
President of the Association, was, at his request, omitted. Thereupon,
Dr. C. G. Woodson and Dr. J. E. Moorland expressed regret that Dr.
Hall desired to retire and paid him high tributes as a coworker
without whom the work could not have been made so successful. The
Association then voted that the Secretary-Treasurer be instructed to
cast its unanimous ballot for the persons nominated. These officers
are: R. E. Park, President; J. E. Moorland, Secretary-Treasurer; C. G.
Woodson, Director of Research and Editor, and, with the foregoing
officers, Julius Rosenwald, Chicago, Illinois; George Foster Peabody,
Saratoga Springs, New York; James H. Dillard, Charlottesville,
Virginia; John R. Hawkins, Washington, D.C.; R. E. Jones, New Orleans,
Louisiana; Thomas Jesse Jones, Washington, D. C.; A. L. Jackson,
Chicago, Illinois; Sir Edmund Walker, Toronto, Canada; Moorefield
Storey, Boston, Massachusetts; and J. G. Phelps Stokes, New York City,
as members of the Executive Council. R. E. Park, J. E. Moorland and C.
G. Woodson were appointed trustees and Thomas Jesse Jones, L.
Hollingsworth Wood and J. E. Moorland as the business committee. Mr.
A. L. Jackson, the chairman of the auditing committee, read the report
certifying that the books of the Secretary-Treasurer had been properly
kept and all moneys accounted for. Mr. Jackson took occasion, also, to
point out the fact that in addition to taking upon himself the burden
of editing the JOURNAL OF NEGRO HISTORY, Dr. Woodson gives more than
half of the amount received as contributions to maintain it.

Several suggestions were offered for the good of the cause. Professor
Kelly Miller spoke in a commendatory manner concerning the work and
urged the people to direct their attention to the study of their
traditions. Mr. R. C. Edmonson suggested that the Association pay more
attention to the collection of statistics concerning the race. Mr.
John W. Davis asked members to volunteer to secure a larger number of
subscribers. He himself submitted a pledge to obtain 25 subscribers
during the year.

At the evening session, Dean Benjamin G. Brawley, of Morehouse
College, read an excellent paper on _Three Negro Poets: Horton, Mrs.
Harper and Whitman_, giving his audience startling information about
these literary workers in the days when opportunities were meager. In
this way, Dean Brawley successfully bridged the gap between Phyllis
Wheatley and Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Professor Kelly Miller then
delivered an instructive address on _The Place of Negro History in our
Schools_. Professor Miller's discourse was well received and seemed to
arouse interest in the study of Negro history. Dr. C. G. Woodson made
some remarks concerning the plans of the Association and Dr. J. E.
Moorland appealed to the people for their support. Many new members
were added. The Association then adjourned.

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[Transcriber's Notes:

Every effort has been made to replicate this text as faithfully as
possible, including obsolete and variant spellings and other
inconsistencies. The transcriber made the following changes to the
text to correct obvious errors:

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5. p. 130, Footnote #178, "Woolmans'" changed to "Woolman's"
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8. p. 216, Footnote #255, "XXXV, 126" changed to "XXXV, 126."
9. p. 226, Footnote #286, "December 26, 1916", left unchanged
10. p. 259, "Like Miss Patterson" changed to "Like Miss Patterson,"
11. p. 349, No footnote marker for footnote #402.
12. p. 380, Footnote #465 and 466 were referenced with the
same footnote marker number in the original text.
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same footnote marker number in the original text.
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