The Indiana federation also became an affiliate of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, which was formed in 1896."49.1997.1 Indiana Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Marion County," p. 1.Gibbs, p. 227. The NACWC, which had about 600 clubs at the time the Indiana federation was formed, helped focus nationwide attention on black clubwomen's activities."49.1997.1 Indiana Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Marion County," pp. 2 and 4. Fox served as the state organizer and the Indiana federation's honorary president until her death in 1917.Gibbs, pp. 142–46.
