Athalie Range collection
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Athalie Range collection
Description
This collection contains information on Athalie Range, politician, activist and business woman. It consists of newspaper clippings, programs, invitations, flyers, tickets, correspondence, resumes, biographies, a magazine excerpt, an audio cassette and photographs, including black/white and color copies of photographs. Noteworthy people include: Richard McEwen, Eduardo Padron, Walter Mondale, Rose Gordon, Rosario Kennedy, Alice Wainwright, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Maurice Ferre, Harry Belafonte, Rueben Askew, Soror Miriam Smith Campbell, Roxcy Bolton, Dr Mary C. Patras, Mrs. Beverly B. Jones, Dr. Edward L. Wigham, Gordon Johnson, Mr. Joe Lang Kashaw and Dr. Gilbert L. Porter.
In 1953, Athalie and Oscar Range started Range Funeral Home in Liberty City. After her husband's death, Mrs Range continued to run the business. Athalie Range was President of Liberty City Elementary school PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) for sixteen years. She was the first African-American and the second woman to be elected to the Miami City Commission; she was a commissioner between 1965-1970. In 1970, Mrs Range was appointed by Governor Reuben Askew to the state cabinet post, Secretary of Community Affairs. She was the first African-American to serve as head of a Florida state agency. Mrs. Range was the recipient of over 150 awards and honors. She was a member of The Black Archives, Executive Board member of The National Board of Christians and Jews, Tacolcy Economic Development Corp., Belafonta-Tacolcy Center, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Greater Miami Urban League and Dade County Chamber of Commerce.
In 1953, Athalie and Oscar Range started Range Funeral Home in Liberty City. After her husband's death, Mrs Range continued to run the business. Athalie Range was President of Liberty City Elementary school PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) for sixteen years. She was the first African-American and the second woman to be elected to the Miami City Commission; she was a commissioner between 1965-1970. In 1970, Mrs Range was appointed by Governor Reuben Askew to the state cabinet post, Secretary of Community Affairs. She was the first African-American to serve as head of a Florida state agency. Mrs. Range was the recipient of over 150 awards and honors. She was a member of The Black Archives, Executive Board member of The National Board of Christians and Jews, Tacolcy Economic Development Corp., Belafonta-Tacolcy Center, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Greater Miami Urban League and Dade County Chamber of Commerce.
Identifier
BAF MS_00087
Alternative Title
Athalie Range collection
Date Valid
1947-2009
Date Created
1947
Date
2009
Creator
Shaleen Godfrey, supervised by E Gibson
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0.50
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1 box
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(c) 2010 The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the Director of The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation, Inc. An image license agreement must be signed prior to recording or copying images.
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