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Lottie Pearl Mitchell
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Lottie Pearl Mitchell, from a 1936 magazine
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| Born | June 1883 Wilberforce, Ohio
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| Died | September 6, 1974 |
| Occupation | Social worker, clubwoman |
Lottie Pearl Mitchell (born June 1883 – died September 6, 1974) was an important American woman. She worked as a probation officer, helping young people. She was also a civil rights activist, fighting for equal rights for all. Lottie was a leader in many women's clubs.
She held important roles in the NAACP. This group works to ensure fair treatment for Black people. She was also the third national president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a sorority for Black college women.
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Early Life and Education
Lottie Pearl Mitchell was born in Wilberforce, Ohio. Her father, Samuel T. Mitchell, was the president of Wilberforce University. Lottie also went to Wilberforce University and earned her bachelor's degree there.
She loved music and studied it at Oberlin Conservatory. She also studied sociology at Kalamazoo College. Sociology is the study of how people live in groups and societies.
A Career Helping Others
When she was young, Lottie taught music. During World War I, she worked in military camps, helping soldiers.
Leading Alpha Kappa Alpha
From 1923 to 1925, Lottie was the third national president of Alpha Kappa Alpha. This is a sorority, a special group for college women. Her title was "Supreme Basileus."
Working as a Probation Officer
From 1926 into the 1940s, Lottie worked in Cleveland, Ohio. She was an investigator and a probation officer in the city's juvenile court. A probation officer helps young people who have made mistakes. They guide them to make better choices and stay out of trouble.
Fighting for Civil Rights
Lottie was a strong leader in the NAACP. This organization works to end unfair treatment based on race.
- From 1936 to 1937, she was the president of the NAACP chapter in Cleveland.
- In 1939, she helped organize a "Tolerance Day Program" at a public swimming pool in Cleveland. This happened after some problems with racial tension at the pool. The program helped people learn to get along.
Lottie also held many national jobs with the NAACP. She joined the national board in 1936. She became a national vice-president and led many fundraising efforts. People called her "a dynamo of inspiration and leadership." After she passed away, it was reported that she raised over $40,000 for the NAACP's important work.
Personal Life
Lottie Pearl Mitchell married Delbert Curtis in Columbus, Ohio. She enjoyed acting in plays with community theater groups. In 1962, she moved to Los Angeles. Lottie passed away in 1974 when she was 91 years old. You can find her old papers and records at the Western Reserve Historical Society.
