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West End Woman’s Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: spe-nhrc-wew

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of annual yearbooks that contain articles of incorporation, lists of officers and membership, by-laws and program calendars. There is also one folder containing an historical sketch on the West End Woman’s Club.

Dates

  • Creation: 1894 - 1929

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection.

Biographical / Historical

The West End Woman’s Club was organized in 1892 and received its papers of incorporation in December the same year. As stated in section two of their statement of intent, the clubs’ objectives were for, “mutual counsel and entertainment; literary, musical, educational and philanthropic work, social and municipal reform.” Three departments with the club were formed to achieve its goals: the Philanthropic, Educational, and Municipal. The group held regular meetings on the first and third Fridays each month and at least one annual evening meeting a year.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (in 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of yearbooks which contain the club’s articles of incorporation, lists of officers and members, by-laws and program calendars.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by type of document and then chronologically by yearbook.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred from Chicago Public Library Reference Department in 1976.

Related Materials

East Garfield Park Community Collection Englewood Women’s Club Record Wesleyan Bible Class Records West Garfield Park Community Collection West (Near West) Side Community Collection

Title
Guide to the West End Woman’s Club Records
Status
Completed
Author
Original author unknown, 1985. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Michelle McCoy, 2021
Date
1985
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 Special Collections Unit at Harold Washington Library Center Repository

Contact:
Harold Washington Library Center, 9th Floor
Chicago Public Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago IL 60605 United States
(312) 747-4875