The Women's Art and Industrial Club was a community service organization run by black women, active from 1905 to at least 1979. 7
The club was founded in 1905, 1 organized by Mary Wilkinson. 2Fannie Wall was a director in 1909, when the club acquired a building at 850 - 30th St. 4Frances Albrier was a long-time member, and was the business manager in 1965. 6 At some point they moved to 857 West MacArthur.
Links and References
- Dedicated to Service Oakland Tribune September 20, 1963
- Negro Trailblazers of California by Delilah Beasley
- MS189_1808 Collections of the African American Museum and Library at Oakland
- Art and Industrial Club Secures Quarters Oakland Tribune December 12, 1909
- MS189_0791 Collections of the African American Museum and Library at Oakland
- Political Notes Oakland Tribune April 6, 1965
- MS01_B04_F14_003 Collections of the African American Museum and Library at Oakland