Chlora Hayes Polk (Sledge) (February 14, 1891 – October 31, 1956) married Lawrence Sledge on August 29, 1917 in Oakland. Chlora was active in local organizations, and was on the board of the Fannie Wall Children's Home and Day Nursery. She was president of the California Federation of Colored Women's Clubs c.1930.

Mrs. Sledge is mentioned frequently by Delilah L. Beasley in her Oakland Tribune column, Activities Among Negroes.

Chlora Hayes Sledge (L), c.1950 1

Links and References

  1. H95.18.1005 Oakland Tribune Collection Oakland Museum of California
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