Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Bronx Chapter Records, 1994-
Information, Description, and Finding Aid
Collection Information
Reference: MS-JACKJILL
Dates: 1994–
Extent: 2.5 linear ft. across 2 archival boxes
Finding Aid Information
Creator(s): Pastor Crespo, Jr., Research Librarian
Date created/updated: August 18, 2022
Organizational History
In 1992, Mrs. Cheryl Simmons Oliver began a journey to form the Bronx, New York Chapter with 20 interested mothers. These mothers shared the same concerns, interests and goals for their children and had a desire to offer opportunities to the children of The Bronx to make their communities stronger. In July 1994, during the National Convention in Austin, Texas the Bronx, New York Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated was confirmed. Later that year, the Bronx, New York Chapter adopted the theme “The Family Chapter” which provides cultural, social, civic and recreational activities to stimulate and expand the minds of the Bronx’ community children. As we strive to fulfill the objectives of Jack and Jill, our members have shared their resources with the community and provided activities for children throughout The Bronx.
Information for this organizational history taken from https://www.jackandjillinc.org/chapter/bronx/.
Description/Scope and Content
The collection is organized into the five following series:
1) Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Documents, which includes subseries from the Bronx Chapter, the Eastern Region, and the national organization;
2) Digital Media, which is comprised of digital media from the Bronx Chapter;
3) Photographs, which contains photographic prints and digital images from the Bronx Chapter;
4) Scrapbooks, which comprises 1 large scrapbook documenting the activity of the Bronx Chapter;
5) Textiles and Miscellaneous Objects, which contains various textiles and promotional items from the Bronx Chapter.
Provenance
This collection was donated in its first installment to the Society in August 2022 by Theresa Land-Latta.
Preferred Citation
[Item name or description,] Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Bronx Chapter records, box _, folder/item _, The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
Points of Access
- Bronx African American History Project
- Civic organizations -- legal advocacy -- political advocacy
- Community service organizations
- Cultural organizations
- Educational development -- advocacy -- child development -- college access -- growth -- health -- literacy programs -- mentorship programs
- Health -- advocacy -- education
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc. -- Bronx Chapter -- Eastern Region -- Installation ceremonies -- Mother's Conference -- National -- Teen Conference -- Up the Hill (publication)
- Social and recreational organizations
Related Collections
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Eta Omega Omega Bronx Chapter records. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- The Bronx African American History Project Digital Collection of Oral Histories. Fordham University Library.
- The Bronx African American History Project. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- Dr. Angie Dickerson papers. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Bronx Alumnae Chapter. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- Rev. Wendell Foster papers. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- Hon. Hansel L. McGee papers. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- Maxine Sullivan papers. The Bronx County Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
- Urban League, Bronx Branch Records. The Bronx county Archives at The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.
Series
| Series | Title | Box | Folders/Items |
| 1.1 | Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Documents, Bronx Chapter | 1 | 1–3 |
| 1.2 | Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Documents, Eastern Region | 1 | 4–10 |
| 1.3 | Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Documents, National | 1 | 11–14 |
| 2 | Digital Media | 1 | 15 |
| 3 | Photographs | 1 | 16–17 |
| 4 | Scrapbooks | 1 | 18 |
| 5 | Textiles and Miscellaneous Objects | 2 | 1–9 |
Container List
Series 1.1: Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Documents, Bronx Chapter
|
Box |
Folder |
Contents |
Date |
|
1 |
1 |
Installation Ceremony, Bronx Chapter |
2013 |
|
1 |
2 |
Installation Ceremony, Bronx Chapter |
2015 |
|
1 |
3 |
Installation Ceremony, Bronx Chapter |
2016 |
Series 1.2: Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Documents, Eastern Region
|
Box |
Folder |
Contents |
Date |
|
1 |
4 |
28th Biennial Mother’s Conference |
2013 |
|
1 |
5 |
Certificates of Appreciation |
2015 |
|
1 |
6 |
Cluster Workdays |
2015 |
|
1 |
7 |
56th Teen Conference |
2006 |
|
1 |
8 |
57th Teen Conference |
2007 |
|
1 |
9 |
67th Teen Conference |
2017 |
|
1 |
10 |
67th Teen Conference (Senior Ball program) |
2017 |
Series 1.3: Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Documents, National
|
Box |
Folder |
Contents |
Date |
|
1 |
11 |
General brochures |
2012–2014 |
|
1 |
12 |
41st National Convention (programs) |
2014 |
|
1 |
13 |
Up The Hill (publication) |
2007 |
|
1 |
14 |
Up The Hill (publication) |
2008 |
Series 2: Digital Media
|
Box |
Folder |
Contents |
Date |
|
1 |
34 |
Eastern Region Teen Directory (CD) |
2006–2007 |
Series 3: Photographs
|
Box |
Folder |
Contents |
Date |
|
1 |
16 |
Brunch with Santa at the Grandparent Family Apartments in The Bronx (includes digital images on CD) [PH-JACKJILL.001–036] |
2006 |
|
1 |
17 |
National Mother’s Conference in Charlotte, NC, showing all presidents of chapters from the Greater New York City area, including Queens, Bronx (Theresa Land-Latta), Westchester, Suffolk County, New York City Metropolitan, and Brooklyn [PH-JACKJILL.037] |
2014 |
Series 4: Scrapbooks
|
Box |
Folder |
Contents |
Date |
|
1 |
18 |
Scrapbook, Bronx Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. |
1992–2006 |
Series 5: Textiles and Miscellaneous Objects
|
Box |
Item |
Contents |
Date |
|
2 |
1 |
Backpack, promotional with drawstring |
n.d. |
|
2 |
2 |
Fabric, extra, used for Teen Conference quilt |
n.d. |
|
2 |
3 |
Gavel |
1994 |
|
2 |
4 |
Hoodie, pull-over (light olive drab) |
2017 |
|
2 |
5 |
Hoodie, pull-over (brown) |
2017 |
|
2 |
6 |
Jacket, Denim, Jack and Jill |
2016 |
|
2 |
7 |
Shirt, Polo (blue) |
n.d. |
|
2 |
8 |
Shirt, Tee (blue) |
n.d. |
|
2 |
9 |
Quilt from Teen Conference |
n.d. |