Paul R. Williams and Della Williams at the Wilfandel Club, Los Angeles, 1960-1970

Title: Paul R. Williams and Della Williams at the Wilfandel Club, Los Angeles, 1960-1970
Alternative title: Paul Revere Williams and family
Date Created: [1960-1970]
Collection: Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Description: Della Williams was a leader in black women's organizations and the wife of architect Paul Revere Williams. She co-founded the Wilfandel Club, the first black women's social club in Los Angeles to have its own building. Williams also sat on the board of the Assistance League of the Stovall Home, and was a charter member of Los Angeles Links.
The Wilfandel Club was established in 1945 by Della Williams and Fannie Williams. The Wilfandel Club’s goal has been to promote civic betterment, philanthropic endeavors, and general culture. The Wilfandel Club is the oldest African-American women's club in Los Angeles.
Paul R. Williams with his wife, Della, at the Wilfandel Club (3425 West Adams Blvd). They are standing in front of an inscription that reads: Wilfandel Club Inc. / Founder Della Givens Williams / Co-Founder Fannie Williams.
Paul Williams was an African American architect who designed almost 2,000 homes in the Los Angeles area. He worked for wealthy celebrity clients, but also designed affordable homes, public housing, and civic, commercial, and institutional buildings. His works exhibit elegant composition and perfect proportion.
Caption: Written on back: Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Williams

Genre: photographs
: African American civic leaders
African American architects
African American women
Names: Wilfandel Club (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Williams, Paul R., 1894-1980
Williams, Della Givens, 1895-1966
Subject Geographic: Los Angeles (Calif.)
Longitude: 34.032938
Latitude: -118.322099
Resource type: still image