"Students home drive official report," September 26, 1919
STUDENTS HOME DRIVE OFFICIAL REPORT
The scholarship commitee of the Iowa Federation who have been conducting the students home drive met in Des Moines Monday.
Those present were: Mrs. Martha White of Indianola, president of Iowa Federation.
Mrs. Helen Downey, chairman of committee who conducted the drive. Mrs. Jessye McClain, state treasurer; Mrs. George C. Young, secretary of committee; Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines; Mrs. Jennie Wright, Buxton; Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Kansas City; Mrs. White, state president and Mrs. H. Downey made excellent report on property purchased and its condition. The deed to property and insurance papers were turned over to treasurer.
A vote of thanks was tendered Mr. S. Joe Brown for this gratuitious service to committee.
The treasurer reported she had received $1,964.70 in money over $500 in pledges. $1,000 has been paid on property. The home has been furnished, other expenses paid and $625.23 remain in treasury.
All honor to the splendid women who served regardless of the amount turned in. May none of them become discouraged but be more inspired to work.
The committee will continue their soliciting and hope to pay another thousand dollars in January.
We would like to have another rug for their home and we need dishes especially cups and glasses.
Good friends already donating coal for which we are grateful.
This home is a monument of culture to the Negros of Iowa.
We are proud of it, we want you to be proud of it.
It is open to visitors and our pleasant little matron will receive you.
State Historical Society of Iowa (Des Moines)