Board of Directors, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, 1953. The Wheatley YWCA was organized c1910 as an auxiliary to the YWCA of Norfolk. It was housed in rented quarters at various locations for many years, including Bank Street, Cumberland Street and Washington Avenue. In 1954, the Wheatley Y moved into the former Ballentine Home on Park Avenue, where it remained until 1974. It was named to honor Phyllis Wheatley, 18th century African-American poet. Mrs. Laura E. Titus was the first president.

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[Send as Postcard] Name : Board of Directors, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA, 1953. (wm5.gif) File Path : http://www.npl.lib.va.us/absoluteig/gallery/People_&_Public_Figures/Women's_History_Month/wm5.gif Description : The Wheatley YWCA was organized c1910 as an auxiliary to the YWCA of Norfolk. It was housed in rented quarters at various locations for many years, including Bank Street, Cumberland Street and Washington Avenue. In 1954, the Wheatley Y moved into the former Ballentine Home on Park Avenue, where it remained until 1974. It was named to honor Phyllis Wheatley, 18th century African-American poet. Mrs. Laura E. Titus was the first president. Keywords : Phyllis Wheatley YWCA Date Size Hits Ratings Favorites 4/10/2005 382.56Kb 1823 N/A -

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