Collection on the All American Study Club
Description of Contents
One box of materials from 1928 to 1964. The programs list; officers, order of business, standing committees, member names and addresses, past presidents, honorary members, and programs for each year.
Dates
- 1928 - 1964
Creator
- All American Study Club (Minneapolis, Minn.) (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is available for use in Special Collections during the department's open hours.
History
The women’s study club was organized in November 1919. The clubs purpose was to study American History, American Literature and any topic pertaining to American interests. Mrs. William Crosbie was the first president.
The club was federated in 1920. The membership was about sixteen to twenty-six members. The clubs had luncheon meetings held on the first and third Fridays of each month. The club also organized service days and social meetings each year. During World War II, many special meetings were held for the purpose of sewing for the Red Cross.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Clubs -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women -- Minnesota -- Societies and clubs. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Collection on the All American Study Club
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Marla Siegler
- Date
- September 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Hennepin County Library Special Collections Repository
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55401 U.S.A.
612-543-8200
specialcoll@hclib.org
