Negro Boys Club Dedicated
Negro Boys Club Dedicated
Clip: 346156_1_1
Year Shot: 1937
(Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1520
Original Film: 009-556-12
HD: N/A
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.
Timecode: 00:20:35 - 00:21:45
Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast The President's wife Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and district officials assist at the opening of the Black Boys Police Club, a new organization designed to help youth toward better citizenship. Parade footage with african american boys in uniform and crowd looking on (including many black children). African american police club members standing at attention with swords. Boys Club Metropolitan Police, D.C. sign on building. Good shot of black children looking at camera. Mrs. Roosevelt standing at microphone with bouquet.