Astoria Beneficial Club and Richmond Beneficial Insurance records

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Commonwealth University, Cabell Library
James Branch Cabell Library
Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 842003
901 Park Avenue
Richmond, VA 23284-2003
Contact for questions and access:
POC: SCA Staff
Phone: (804) 828-1108
Fax: (804) 828-0151
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Box-folder, Astoria Beneficial Club and Richmond Beneficial Insurance records, M 311, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.

Summary

Extent:
.36 Linear Feet
Creator:
Astoria Beneficial Club and Richmond Beneficial Insurance Co
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Box-folder, Astoria Beneficial Club and Richmond Beneficial Insurance records, M 311, Special Collections and Archives, James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes minutes, correspondence, committee reports and other materials which date from 1906 to 1947.

Biographical / historical:

Astoria Beneficial Club (ABC) began as a social club in 1901, but eventually transformed into a beneficial organization that paid out sick dues and burial benefits to its members. Astoria donated money to organizations that served the African American community and to individuals in need. The Club also set up scholarships at Virginia Union University and honored individuals and businesses in the area for their community service. As of 2016, the Astoria Beneficial Club remains active in Richmond.

Acquisition information:
The collection is on loan to Special Collections and Archives from the Astoria Beneficial Club through Dr. Francis Foster, a member of the club.
Arrangement:

Files are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard