Jack and Jill of America Foundation
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N 39° 56.427 W 075° 10.187
18S E 485494 N 4421161
Founded 1938 by Marion Turner Stubbs...
Waymark Code: WM6K6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2006
Views: 44
Founded 1938 by Marion Turner Stubbs, Lela Jones, and nine other African-American mothers of middle-class families to provide activities for their children despite racial segregation. The local chapter--first in the U.S.-- formerly met here.
Marker Name: Jack and Jill of America Foundation
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1993
Marker Type: City
Location: 1605 Christian Street, Philadelphia
Category: African American, Women, Education
Website: Not listed
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