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D76438-1
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- 1953-07-20 (Creation)
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In 1953, Mrs. Claudia Alsup, of 321 E. 28th St., was crowned Queen of the Valeda Club's 3rd annual Queen Dance. Queen Claudia was voted from a field of ten contestants. Her husband, George Alsup, was manager of Your Friendly Pool Hall at 1552 Broadway. The Valeda Club name meant "wise woman" and the club, at 755 So. Tacoma Ave., was a women's social and insurance lodge. Mrs. Ora Sims was president, Mrs. Josie Robinson vice president, Mrs. Mildred Randle secretary, Mrs. Margaret Howard recording secretary and Mrs. Alvata Stephens treasurer. Members included Mrs. Dorothy Thomas, Mrs. Albert Comb, Louise Turner, Bernice Atkins and Eddie Bennett. (TNT 7/15/1953, Pg. C-12 & TNT 7/21/1953, Pg. 8)) TPL-8583
Valeda Club (Tacoma); Clubwomen--Tacoma--1950-1960; African American women--Tacoma--1950-1960; Evening gowns--Tacoma--1950-1960; Alsup, Claudia;