Preliminary Inventory of the Friendly House Records 1920s-2012

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Preliminary Inventory of the Friendly House Records 1920s-2012

2013-04744


Overview of the Collection
Creator:	Friendly House (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Title:	Preliminary Inventory of the Friendly House Records
Inclusive Dates:	1920s-2012
Quantity:	5 Boxes (5 Linear Feet)
Abstract:	This collection houses administrative records, meeting minutes, annual reports, brochures, plaques, newspaper clippings, educational program material, and photographs documenting the Friendly House. Programs and subjects shown include the Phoenix Americanization Committee; such events as the Tamale Dinner, the Fiesta de Vino, and the Annual Benefit Dance; the organization's scholarship program; challenges faced by immigrants to Arizona; and Friendly House's day-to-day operations.
Identification:	2013-04744
Language:	Material in English and Spanish
Repository:	Arizona State University Library. Greater Arizona Collection P.O. Box 871006 Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 Phone: (480) 965-4932 E-Mail: archives@asu.edu Questions? Ask An Archivist!

Historical Note

In 1920, members of the Phoenix Americanization Committee, led by E. C. Mason, Maie Bartlett Heard, John D. Loper, E. L. Downing, Mary Downing, Ellen Copper, and the U.S. Department of Education, under the leadership of Dr. Marion Neff, came together to address the needs of the growing immigrant population in Maricopa County. The Committee's priority was to improve the literacy rate among immigrants by providing them with English skills with which to attain an American citizenship. This Americanization Program led to the development and founding of Friendly House, with Carrie Ferris Green becoming its Executive Director in 1920. In May of 1931, Placida Garcia Smith was appointed Executive Director of Friendly House, which was incorporated in June of 1935. The most important factor in the history and success of Friendly House is the continuous flow of Mexican immigrants into Arizona, and its ever-present ebb and flow into Maricopa County. Since 1920, Friendly House has helped immigrants, youths, the elderly, and families; its legacy is that Friendly House helps people help themselves. Today, Friendly House remains an important and vital institution in Phoenix, Arizona.

Scope and Content Note

This collection houses administrative records, meeting minutes, annual reports, brochures, plaques, newspaper clippings, educational program material, and photographs documenting the Friendly House. Programs and subjects shown include the Phoenix Americanization Committee; such events as the Tamale Dinner, the Fiesta de Vino, and the Annual Benefit Dance; the organization's scholarship program; challenges faced by immigrants to Arizona; and Friendly House's day-to-day operations.

Arrangement

This collection consists of five boxes.

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.

Copyright

The Arizona Board of Regents retains copyright to this collection for and on behalf of the Arizona State University Library. Requests to publish, display, or redistribute information from this collection must be submitted via our online application.

Access Terms

Corporate Name(s)

Friendly House (Phoenix, Ariz.)

Subject(s)

Americanization

Immigrants -- Services for -- Arizona

Mexican Americans -- Arizona

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Preliminary Inventory of the Friendly House Records, 2013-04744, Arizona State University Library.

Provenance

Friendly House donated these papers to the Greater Arizona Collection in 2013.

Container List


Box	Folder
1	1	Annual Reports, 1991-1995, 1997-2003


1	2		Pamphlets and Booklets , 1994-1995


1	3		Certificates Presented "With Special Recognition" by the Office of the Governor (Janet Napolitano), 2003 February 21, 2005 January 20, 2005 November 21


1	3		Certificate Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the Friendly House Presented by the Office of the Governor (Janet Napolitano), 2005 December 7


1	4-5		Board of Directors, 1985-1986


1	6		Board of Directors, 1987-1988


1	7-8		Minutes, 1970-1973


1	9		Minutes. Board of Directors Meeting, 1975-1976


1	10		Minutes. Board of Directors Meeting, 1977 May 12


1	10		Certificate of Appreciation Presented to "Mr. Eugene Brassard" by the United States Postal Service, 1986 September 16


1	11-12		Minutes. Board of Directors Meeting, 1975-1976


1	13		"Friendly House Anniversary", 1980 (Pamphlet)


1	13		Golf Tournament, 2009 (Pamphlet)


1	13		Scholarship Awards, 2011 (Pamphlet)


1	13		Tamale Dinner, 2012 (Pamphlet)


1	13		"Friendly House: Planning & Development Priorities" (Pamphlet)


1	14		"Friendly House: a Generation of Hope & Success", 1995 (VHS)


1	14		"Friendly House", 2005 (VHS)


1	15		"FH Annual Dinner", 2001 (VHS)


1	16		Golf Tournament, 1997-1999


Box	Folder
2	1	Newspaper Clippings, 1920s, Undated (Deteriorating)


2	1		Pamphlets Relating Tuberculosis, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and Emphysema


2	1		Newsletters and Flyers, 1961, 1985, 1991-1992, 2010-2011


2	1	El Sol, 1955 September 16
			This issue commemorates Mexican Independence Day.


2	1	Prensa Hispana, 2012 February 23
			Includes an article titled "Nuevo Liderazgo" ["New Leader"], which features Raul Espericueta, the new director of Friendly House, on the front page and on page 7-B.


2	1	Arizona Republic Valley & State Section, 2004 December 8
			Features an article on the Friendly House (pages B-1 and B-2).


2	1		Proclamation of "Friendly House Week" by Governor Bruce Babbitt, 1980 January 21


2	1		"Native American Portraits, 1862-1918"


2	1		Calendar, 1994


2	2	Photographs of Friendly House Preparing to Move to New Location, Undated
			It appears that photos were glued onto a paper display showing various scenarios of construction work in preparation for the move, a date which was not indicated. Some photos missing from display.


2			Award Plaque, 2005 January 20 (Reads "Friendly House Board of Directors. In appreciation of your commitment to the Latino Community and the Recognition of Excellent Awards")


2			Award Plaque, circa 1983 (Reads "Phoenix South Mountain Rotary Club Honors Eugene Brassard, President, 1982-83")


2			Award Plaque, circa 1978 (Reads "Presented to Gene Brassard. Outstanding Service to Friendly House. Board of Directors. April 21, 1978")


2			Award Plaque, circa 1980 (Reads "In Memory of Harry L. Schornick, M.D., O.D. Dec. 27, 1892-Oct. 10, 1980. In grateful recognition of his generous bequest which made possible the formation of the Friendly House Foundation")


2			Award Plaque, circa 1997 (Reads "12 Who Care Hon Kachina Awards. Friendly House. 1997. Thanks for Your Support")


2			T-Shirt (Size S; White; Logo on Front; Reads "Friendly House, Serving the Community Since 1920")


2			Small Black Pouch Containing a Friendly House Master Pocket Seal


2			"Phoenix Union Schools and College System: Teenicide" (6 Minutes; 8mm Film)


2			Untitled Reel (Loose; 8mm Film)


Box	Folder
3	1	19th Annual Holiday Benefit Dance: Silent Auction Bids, Door Prize Raffles, Southwest Airline Raffle, 1999 December 4
			Funds raised from this event play a major role in supporting Youth Services' "Keep a Student in School" program. Over the past five years, Friendly House has been able to award nearly 50 scholarships to needy students, offered high school dropout prevention programs, early childhood development and summer program to inner city youths, and have provided young people with year-round opportunities for academic enrichment.


3	2		"La Marcha de Salud": Friendly House Health Fair (Academia del Pueblo. 201 E. Durango. Phoenix, AZ, 1999 March 20


3	2		Minutes, Health Fair Planning Committee, 1999 March 2


3	3		Friendly House. Board of Directors Annual Community & Youth Recognition Dinner. Hyatt Regency Hotel. Downtown Phoenix, 1999 January 28 (65 4" x 6" Photographs)


3	4		Friendly House Scholarship Recipients, 1999


3	5	Friendly House. Board of Directors Annual Community & Youth Recognition Dinner. Hyatt Regency Hotel. Downtown Phoenix, 1999 January 28
			Includes expenditures for the preparation of the dinner program, information about some Board members, cash receipts/expenditures for dinner preparations.


3	6	64th Annual Tamale Dinner, 1999 April 30
			Includes information regarding fund-raising efforts, estimated costs of preparation the event, brochures, programs, and flyers.


3	7	64th Annual Tamale Dinner, 1999 April 30
			Includes sponsorship projections, donations, cost expenditures, cash receipts, photocopies of checks, contracts for services, a news release, media invoices, and proposal of expenditures.


3	8	4th Annual Fiesta de Vino: A Culinary Event of Fine Food, Wine and Drink. America West Arena. Phoenix, AZ, 1999 August 4
			Includes cost expenditure information, programs, and financial information.


3	9	4th Annual Fiesta de Vino: A Culinary Event of Fine Food, Wine and Drink. America West Arena. Phoenix, AZ, 1999 August 4
			Includes information regarding fund-raising, America West sponsorship, auction items, beverage vendors, restaurants, and publicity.


3	10	Forum/Legislation: Arizona Republic and Phoenix Gazette Clippings, 1972-1990
			Topics include amnesty/immigration reform, Russian legislative representatives visiting Friendly House, the Arizona Hispanic Forum, the National Council of la Raza, the annual tamale dinner, and the Friendly House receiving grant funding.


3	10	Friendly House Foundation Newsletters, 1985-1986 (2 Newsletters)
			The 1985 newsletter provides a history of Friendly House's new Americanization and Youth Center.


3	11		Minutes: Board of Directors. Phoenix Americanization Committee, 1964-1965


3	11		Minutes: Board of Directors, 1964


3	12		Citizenship: The Phoenix Americanization Committee Course in Citizenship Certificates, 1952-1954; 1956


3	12		Phoenix Gazette Articles Regarding Those Awarded Citizenship, Undated


3	12	Job Applications
			These applications were submitted by two women seeking employment at Friendly House.


3	12		Pamphlets Regarding Friendly House


3	13	Immigrants' Lives of Fear, Undated
			Includes newspaper articles on themes such as social services, day-labor work, and immigration.


3	14		Newspaper Articles, Publicity for Tamale Dinner, and Americanization Youth Center, 1960s


3	15		Eugene Brassard: Letters to the Editor of the Phoenix Gazette, 1992-1994


3	16	The History and Progress of Friendly House, 1930s to 1950s
			Includes one black and white photo dating from the 1940s showing Placida Garcia Smith (front row, 5th from left), original radio interview scripts, some original writings from unknown sources that describe the work of Friendly House, naturalization program interviews, human interest stories, names of those who obtained citizenship, correspondence, and publicity information.


3	17	Pamphlets, Brochures, and Other Materials, 1982-1990
			Includes materials describing the work of Friendly House, a list of names, general information about the Board of Directors, and an annual report (1990).


3	18		Friendly House Foundation: Photograph of Bruce Babbitt with Elderly Women, Undated


3	18		Friendly House Foundation: Phoenix Americanization Committee, Course in Citizenship Certificate, 1948


3	19		Social Work Conference: Phoenix Social Work Conference, 1944


3	19		Social Work Conference: International Institute of Flint, 1945


3	19		Social Work Conference: Buffalo, NY, 1946


3	19		Social Work Conferences: Pamphlets and Conference Notes, Undated


3	20		Friendly House Foundation Financial Statement, 1982


3	21		Information and Pamphlets Regarding Health, Education, and Citizenship, 1960-2006.


3	22		Members: Boards and Partnerships, 1982-1990s


3	23		Friendly House: Miscellaneous Correspondence, Newsletters, and General Information, 1996-1999


Box	Folder
4	1	Newspaper Clippings, 1950-1970s


4	2		Citizenship Day/Americanization Day Activities, Programs, and Speeches, 1969-1970s


4	2		Miscellaneous Photographs, Undated


4	3		Arizona Human Services Magazine, 1991, 1993


4	3		Unidentified Snapshots and Photographs, Undated


4	4		Names/Addresses: Database Information, 1996-1997


4	5		Phoenix South Mountain Rotary Club, 1983-1984


4	6		Members, Board of Directors, 1982, 2005


4	7		Phoenix Americanization Committee, Board of Directors: Minutes, 1966 May 12-1975 October 8


4	8		Annual Reports, 1990, 1996, 2003-2007


4	9		Rotary International, Phoenix South Mountain Rotary Club, 1978-1982


4	10		Financial Statements, 1983, 1992


4	10		Personnel Policy, 1974


4	11		Auxiliary Board: Minutes; By-Laws; Membership, 1984-1985


4	12		Phoenix Americanization Committee: Minutes, 1966 January-April


4	13		Phoenix Americanization Committee: Minutes, 1965 January-December


4	13		United Fund Budgets, 1965


4	14		Phoenix Americanization Committee: Minutes, Membership, Committees, 1966


4	15		Adult Education Written Plan, 1999-2000


4	16		Curriculum and Instruction: Assessment, Accommodations, 2002


4	17		Curriculum and Instruction: Instruction, 2002


4	18		Curriculum and Instruction: Basic English Skills Test (BEST) Correlation in English in Action, 2002


4	19		Curriculum and Instruction: Ideas of Technology Use for Instructions, 2005


4	20		Curriculum and Instruction: Technology-Rich Lesson Plans & Teaching Reflections, 2005 (Includes CD)


4	21		Community Adult Education Department, 2008


4	22		An Evidence-based Adult Education Program Model Appropriate for Research, 2006


4	23-24		GED Guide, 2002


4	25		Community Interaction and Recruitment, 2002-2006


4	26		Community Interaction and Recruitment: Recruiting Materials, 2005-2006


4	26	Articles in Local Print Media, 2005
			(Articles in Spanish)


4	26		Community Presentations, 2006


4	27		Board of Directors: Minutes, Meetings, 1977


4	28		Board of Directors: Minutes, Meetings, 1978


Box	Folder
5	1	Neighborhood Advisory Committee/Board, 1977


5	1		Executive Committee, 1975


5	1		Fund-Raising Committee, 1976


5	1		Finance Committee, 1976


5	1		Nominating Committee, 1977


5	1		Personnel Committee, 1975-1976


5	1		Property Management Committee, 1976


5	2		Phoenix Americanization Committee, Board of Directors: Minutes, 1968-1969


5	3		Phoenix Americanization Committee, Board of Directors: Minutes, 1966 August 11-1967 October 12


5	4		Phoenix Americanization Committee, Board of Directors: Minutes, 1966 January 13-August 16


5	4		Roster and Committees, 1966


5	5		Phoenix Americanization Committee, Board of Directors: Minutes, 1948 January-November, 1949 January 19-November 22, 1950 January 3-November 27, 1951 January 23-December 17, 1952 January 21-December 15, 1953 January 19-November 16


5	6		Board of Directors: Minutes, 1974 January-December


5	7		Board of Directors: Minutes, 1982 January-December


5	8		Personnel Policies, 1980


5	9		Friendly House History and Building Dedication to Placida Garcia Smith, 2010


5	9		"Friendly House Documentary History", circa 1996 (CD)


5	9		"Friendly House History, 90th Anniversary", circa 2010 (CD)


5	10	Friendly House. Groundbreaking Ceremony, Undated (9 Black and White and Color Photographs)
			Persons in photos include Arizona Governor Fife Symington with Earl Wilcox. Mary Rose Wilcox, Terry Goddard, Ed Pastor, Eugene Brassard. Group photo depicts Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano with Liz Archuleta; Mary Rose Wilcox; Marie Lopez Rogers; Frank Rivera.


5	11	Tamale Dinner, 2004-2006
			Includes information regarding donations (cancelled checks, various amounts), raffle tickets, publicity, and programs.


5	12		Vesta Club: "Fiesta de Amigos: 21st Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet Honoring Vesta Scholars", 1974


5	12		"First Annual Debutante Ball", 1975


5	13-14		The Phoenix Americanization Committee. Course in Citizenship. Prescribed by the United States Government. Certificates Awarded, 1948-1963


5	15	Fiesta de Friendly House, 2005 October 29
			Includes information regarding planning for the event, venue possibilities, and sponsors/volunteers; an event matrix, requests, e-mails, and rejection letters.


5	16	Fiesta de Friendly House, 2005 October 29
			Includes information regarding sponsorships, pledges, and donations in addition to cancelled checks.


5	17		Friendly House: Annual Corporate Sponsorships Commitments, 2006


5	18	"Academia del Pueblo. The Friendly House. Phoenix, Arizona: An Evaluation of the Academic and Tutoring Programs", 1992 November 20
			Personal Name(s) Benavides, Alfredo (Author) Beckett, E. Carol (Author) Corporate Name(s) Arizona State University. College of Education (Publisher)


5	18	"A Community-Based Approach to Minority Education: the Case of Friendly House, Inc.", 1992 May (Appendix B; Pp. ii-iii; 1-90)
			Personal Name(s) Fernandez, Janet O. (Author)


5	19		Association Award for Outstanding Service in the Fight against Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease, 1966 May


5	19		Certificate of Occupancy. Building Safety Department. City of Phoenix, 1979, 1981


5	20		Finance Committee, 1941-1942


5	21		Phoenix Americanization Committee. Board Minutes, 1933 February 7-1945 April 10


5	22		Phoenix Americanization Committee By-Laws, Undated


5	23		Phoenix Americanization Committee. Minutes, 1935 April 22-1945 May 22


5	24		Friendly House. Correspondence: Repatriation of Mexican Nationals, 1932-1935


5	25		Phoenix Americanization Committee. Minutes, 1936 January 15-1943 June 7 (Handwritten in Pencil in 6 Spiral Composition Books in Good Condition)