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SATURDAY IN THE STAR“History and the truth open up all kinds oj doors. That way we can advance.”— Gwen Borders-Walker, NAACP chapter presidentGINGER PERRY/The Winchester StarWinchester Area NAACP Branch 7127 member and past secretary Darlene Walker (left) and current preident Gwen Borders-Walker look over documents about the local history of the organization. Documents recently surfaced that provide more information about local residents' involvement in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.Documents bring NAACP chapter’s history to lightBy LAURA McFARLANDThe Winchester StarWINCHESTER — The history of the local NAACP branch has too many gaps to suit President Gwen Borders-Walker.Few facts are known about the organization, which has started and faded out at least twice, said Borders-Walker, (0, of Frederick County.But documents that recently surfaced are providing more data about local involvement in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, she said.WANT TO HELP? NAACP HISTORY• MORE INFORMATION: The Winchester Area chapter of the NAACP is seeking anyone with knowledge of or documents concerning its history. Contact Gwen Borders Walker at 540-327-7061 or visit facebook.com/pages/ Winchester Area NAACP/104691923082One surprising development is when the group officially formed — 70 years ago this year, she said. Previously, no one had clear knowledge about the time it was established.'Hie Winchester Area chapter was chartered on Sept. 11, 1944,according to the charter records at the national headquarters of the NAACP in Baltimore, said Audrey Lamyssaire, manager of constituent services for the organization.See NAACP, Page A6
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Sat, Mar 08, 2014
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