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63rd Annual Meeting THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRO-AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY, INC. OCTOBER 12, 13, 14, 15 1978 DEVELOPMENT OF THE IDEA The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History was conceived by Dr. Carter G. Woodson as an instrument to promote appreciation of the life and history of the Black American, to encourage an understanding of present status, and to enrich the promise of the future. In 1915 there was, as now, tremendous neglect of the study of the Negro and most other racial groups. Out of this lack of understanding, misinformation about race and color flourished. The founding of The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History provided needed reconstruction of thought based on historical truth about African heritage of black people, ancient history and worthwhile contributions to the founding and the continuation of the United States of America. JOIN NOW The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, a major national organization in the twin fields of life and history, is composed of members of all racial groups in America. We welcome your membership, and offer full participation in meetings, conferences and conventions and in other activities. [[image]] [[caption]] Rupert Picott "The work in Higher Education Membership is challenging. While NEA has been serving members in higher education for all of its 115 years, the focus is completely new and dynamic. Higher Education Membership is for NEA the path of the future." [[/caption]] OFFICERS President: ANDREW F. BRIMMER Vice President: BENJAMIN QUARLES Vice President: JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN Executive Director: J. RUPERT PICOTT Executive Director Emeritus: CHARLES H. WESLEY Secretary-Treasurer: CHARLES WALKER THOMAS Editor The Journal of Negro History: W. AUGUSTUS LOW Associate for the Associated Publishers: JOHN W. DAVIS Secretary for the Associated Publishers: ARNETT G. LINDSAY Treasurer for the Associated Publishers: LOUIS R. MEHLINGER SEND YOUR CHECK TODAY To help promote improvement of ethnic understanding in America, appreciation of the life and history of the Afro-American, and enrichment of the promise of the future, I wish to enroll in the category checked and receive the benefits of membership: 350