Scope and Contents: This small collection contains materials on the Egelloc Civic & Social Club, Inc., from 1940-1998, assembled by The Black Archives from donations by Egelloc Club committee member Wilhelmenia Jennings and others. The Egelloc Civic & Social Club, Inc. was formed in Miami in 1941 by "a group of close friends who shared a keen interest in serving and improving their community."The collection consists of programs, committee reports, agendas, newspaper clippings, booklets and brochures.
The bulk of the collection consists of materials that relate to the "Men of Tomorrow" organization. "Men of Tomorrow" is an organization within the Club, for young men who "have potential for outstanding achievement with the need for an opportunity to exhibit their talents and creativity." Men of Tomorrow members are chosen from Miami high schools based on academic achievement, talent, and character.