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1974

Founded by Pittsburgh Courier journalist C. Melvin Patrick, each yearly-issue of Delegate contains hundreds of photographs providing coverage of African American professional and fraternal organizations, special events, award recognitions, individuals of note, and newsworthy situations. The magazine was a virtual year in review of African American life in the United States during the 1960s and 1980s. Delegate magazines were distributed free of charge by African American organizations at their conferences and meetings.

A 1974 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine shows a collage of black and white photographic portraits cropped and tinted in bright pink, green, yellow, orange and blue. There are two (2) ribbon badges at the top right, one pink and one blue. Each ribbon reads [1974 / DELEGATE]. Black text in the bottom left corner reads [Price $1.50]. White text in a black box at the bottom right reads [PLEASE TURN TO PAGES DEVOTED TO YOUR CONVENTION].
The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an editorial note titled “It Was Not A Good Year,” which recounted events of the past year, including Watergate and the reduction of federal programs. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE, 1974] and a table of contents.
The content continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the National Pan-Hellenic Council,National Association of Black Social Workers, Girl Friends, Inc., the National Medical Association, Prince Hall Masons, National Market Developers, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, National Newspaper Publishers, NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu, National Insurance Association, National Urban League, National Church Ushers Association, National Medical Association, National Council of Negro Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Funeral Directors Association, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, National College Women Association, National Dental Association, The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Coleman Young, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Daughters of Isis, Elks of the World, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Dr. Gloria Toote, United Mortgage Bankers of America, American Bridge Association, 369 Veterans Association, Media Women, The Association for the Study of Afro American Life in History, Black Caucus, National Business League, Morehouse College, and Alvin Ailey. There are also features on Detroit, Kenya, Barbados and Oak Bluffs.
There are 254 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 9/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.4 cm)

Title • Delegate

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1970s

National Pan-Hellenic Council • National Association of Black Social Workers • National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc. • National Dental Association • Golar, Simeon • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. • Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity • National Medical Association • National Council of Negro Women • Alliance for Women in Media • National Association of University Women • National Insurance Association • Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc. • National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc. • National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated • American Bridge Association • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. • Congressional Black Caucus • The Girl Friends, Inc. • National Newspaper Publishers Association • Ailey, Alvin • MelPat Associates • Shriners International • Morehouse College • National Business League • Toote, Gloria • Prince Hall Freemasonry • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People • Patrick, C. Melvin • Claiborne, Wanda Calvin • Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. • Logan, Arthur Courtney • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. • Daughters of Isis • Ifill, Percy C. • 369th Veterans Association • Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc. • National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees • National Urban League

Detroit • United States • Africa • Martha's Vineyard • Oak Bluffs • Kenya • Wayne County • Michigan • New York City • Harlem • Barbados • North and Central America • Massachusetts • Caribbean • Dukes County

Description and travel • Women • Black Press • Communities • Government • HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) • Religion • Sororities • Women's organizations • Funeral rites and ceremonies • Fraternal organizations • Labor unions • Professional organizations • Journalism • Associations and institutions • Political organizations • Politics • Fraternities • Mass media • Urban life • Advertising • U.S. History, 1969-2001 • Business

Locale • Harlem • City • New York City • State • New York • Country • United States • Continent • North and Central America • City • Detroit • County • Wayne County • State • Michigan • Country • Kenya • Continent • Africa • Country • Barbados • Subregion • Caribbean • Locale • Martha's Vineyard • City • Oak Bluffs • County • Dukes County • State • Massachusetts

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