General Federation of Women's Club Scrapbook
Scope and Contents
The General Federation of Women's Clubs scrapbook contains pictures of officers and delegates of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and clippings related to their Seattle convention in 1932.
Dates
- Creation: 1932
Creator
- Denney, Myrtle W. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Historical Note
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is an international organization dedicated to volunteer service and community improvement. The Federation was founded in 1890 by Jane Croly, a professional journalist. After being denied entrance to an all male press party, Croly founded her own women’s club called Sorosis. On the Sorosis’ 21st anniversary in 1889, Croly invited women’s clubs throughout the U.S. to New York City to attend a convention. On April 24, 1890, 63 clubs ratified the Generation Federation of Women’s Clubs constitution and officially formed the group.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains a scrapbook related to the General Federation of Women's Clubs national convention in Seattle, 1932.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.
Subject
- General Federation of Women's Clubs (Organization)
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the General Federation of Women's Club Scrapbook
- 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