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El Trueco Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-151

Scope and Contents

The El Trueco Club Records include a constitution from 1940, scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, and yearbooks that outline meetings with the names of hosts, program presenters, and club officers. These records, which date from 1940 through 2000, also contain a financial ledger for the entirety of the group's existence and detailed minutes for all meetings outlining each program, the weather, updates on the well-being of members and their families, and the food provided.

Dates

  • 1940-2000

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

El Trueco Club existed from 1940 to 2001. El Trueco met in the home of a member who served as host for the evening. Each meeting featured a program prepared by one of the members who would share information about recent interests including books, world events, and community involvement ideas. The proceedings of the club were often published in the local newspaper, as was the case with many community groups in the mid-twentieth century. The club was part of the Federated Women's Club of Washington until the decision was made to end the relationship and put those dues toward local causes. The members of El Trueco were supporters of the Walla Walla Symphony and, for many years, provided tickets for two students to attend their concerts. In 2000, El Trueco did not admit new members and subsequently faded due to attrition.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (1 flat box, 1 manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The El Trueco Club Records, which date from 1940 through 2000, contain information from a women's interest club, in Walla Walla, Washington that met bi-weekly. These records contain a club constitution, scrapbooks, yearbooks, ledgers and minutes.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by the El Trueco Club in 2002. The accession number is retro-0064.

Creator

Title
Guide to the El Trueco Club Records
Date
2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository

Contact:
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
509-527-5922