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  • Place of publication is exactly "Plainfield, NJ"

Veronica Henriksen Wins Scholarship

1942-11-02

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports that Veronica Henriksen (DC 1944) is the recipient of a state scholarship.

Moorland YMCA Concert Tonight

1940-08-01

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports about the concert of the Summer School Orchestra of the Moorland Branch YMCA (Plainfield's African American branch of the Young Men's Christian Association), for the benefit of the orchestra library fund. The…

Leaves for Puerto Rico

1954-08-31

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports that Veronica Henriksen (DC 1944) departed Idlewild Airport (now John F. Kennedy International Airport) in New York for a two-week vacation in Puerto Rico. She also plans to visit St. Thomas and St. Croix in the…

Social Notes

1951-07-25

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The Plainfield Courier-News mentions Veronica Henriksen (DC 1944) in the "Social Notes" section. Henriksen is flying to California for a month-long vacation.

Girl Scouts Visit New York on Tour

1944-06-26

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports about the activities of Girl Scouts of Troop 29 of the East Fifth Street YWCA (Plainfield's African American branch of the Young Women's Christian Association). Veronica Henriksen (DC 1944) and her sister Charmaine…

Veronica Henriksen Graduating from NJC

1944-06-07

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports that Veronica Henriksen graduated from the New Jersey College for Women (Douglass College) on June 7, 1944, with a major in sociology and economy. Henriksen "in two weeks will begin an accelerated two years course…

Scouts to Present Fashion Show at Branch YWCA

1944-04-26

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports about the activities of Girl Scouts of Troop 29 of the East Fifth Street YWCA (Plainfield's African American branch of the Young Women's Christian Association). Genevieve Henriksen, mother of Veronica Henriksen (DC…

Concert Given by Moorland YMCA Group

1940-08-02

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports about the concert of the Summer School Orchestra of the Moorland Branch YMCA (Plainfield's African American branch of the Young Men's Christian Association), for the benefit of the orchestra library fund. Veronica…

Fantasy to Aid Repair Fund at Moorland 'Y'

1937-12-27

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports that a Christmas fundraiser show will be staged in Moorland Branch YMCA (Plainfield's African American branch of the Young Men's Christian Association). The show will be presented by the Henriksen Kiddies Dancing…

Veronica Henriksen Receives Scholastic Honors at NJC

1943-05-19

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports that Veronica Henriksen has been elected vice-president of the Bees commuter student organization and achieved high scholastic honors during her junior year at the New Jersey College for Women (Douglass).

Recital Here Tuesday By Montclair Chorus

1940-12-07

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Announcement about a recital performance by Trinity Male Chorus of Montclair under the auspices of the interracial department of the Plainfield Council for World Friendship. Proceeds going "for a scholarship for Miss Veronika Henriksen, a Plainfield…

Miss Henriksen Attends Dance Session

1951-08-20

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports about the social activities of the Henriksen family. Veronica Henriksen (DC 1944) has returned from a month's vacation tour of California and Mexico, while her sister Desiree Henriksen is at a dance camp in…

Veronica Henriksen Secretary of NJC Club

1944-02-28

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports that Veronica Henriksen (DC 1944), in her capacity as secretary of the HEPS club at the New Jersey College for Women, is organizing a lecture by anthropologist John B. Adams on the subject "A Scientific Approach to…

Choral Club Plans Recital

1948-06-04

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The Plainfield Courier-News reports that the Community Choral Club of the East Fifth Street Branch of the YWCA (an African American branch of the Young Women's Christian Association) is planning its second annual recital to take place at the…