MS SC630

Commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Mary Church Terrell Literary Club, organized September 8, 1912, in Jackson, Mississippi as a women's organization for self-improvement, literary advancement, and cultural pursuits.

Club was named after Mary Church Terrell, a noted educator, writer, and advocate for equality and women's rights.

Early accomplishments include establishing library services for African-Americans in Jackson by placing books in a YWCA room, securing dedication of Sally Reynolds Elementary School in 1938, and creating the Mary Church Terrell Book Stipend Award for college textbooks.

Current charitable activities include donations to United Negro College Fund, Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, and various community organizations including the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Club's motto is "Lifting as We Climb" and members continue to serve as leaders in their community while maintaining the organization's legacy of civic and charitable contributions.