Abstract Carrie Burton Overton served as a stenographer for the NAACP from 1924 to 1928; as executive secretary to Julian Rainey, head of the "Colored Division" of the National Democratic Committee for 1932, 1936 and 1940; and in secretarial positions with Howard University, Vanguard Press and the Community Church of New York City. Her papers comprise correspondence, leaflets, reports, notes and clippings. Subjects include Black voters, employment in the federal government for Blacks, activities of the...

Abstract Carrie Burton Overton was active in African-American educational, political and arts organizations through much of the twentieth century. The collection includes a series of studio portraits dating from around the time of her marriage; portraits of family members and some other individuals; scenes at Howard University and the Tuskegee Institute; and several panoramic group pictures at alumni, political and arts events.