Columbia Maternal Association Collection

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-653

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Columbia Maternal Association Collection houses the constitution, names of parents and children, and excerpts from original records of the club formed in 1839. The collection also contains the by-laws, minutes, and membership list of its counterpart, the Maternal Association of Tualatin Academy Plains, formed in 1850. This collection also includes eight of the original plays submitted to the Southeastern District of the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs play writing contest, along with the contest rules and newspaper articles.

Dates

Creation: 1839-1940

Creator

Columbia Maternal Association (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

The Columbia Maternal Association was founded in 1838 by Narcissa Whitman, Mary Walker, Myra Eells, and Elizabeth Spalding. It existed as a women's club until the Whitman incident in 1847. In April 1850, the Maternal Association of Tualatin Academy Plains was formed.

In 1938, the Southeastern District of the Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs sponsored a Columbia Maternal Association play writing contest to commemorate its history. The winner’s play was performed in the amphitheatre at Whitman College in the same year.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Columbia Maternal Association Collection contains the records of, and material associated with, the Columbia Maternal Association, founded in 1838 by Narcissa Whitman, Mary Walker, Myra Eells, and Elizabeth Spalding.