Minnehaha Thursday Club Programs
Description of Contents
One box containing 6 folders of programs spanning 1923-1968.
Dates
- 1923 - 1968
Creator
- Minnehaha Thursday Club (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is available for use in Special Collections during the department's open hours.
History
The founding date for this women’s club is unknown. The club was originally named the Minnehaha Mentor Club. In 1926, the name was changed to the Minnehaha Thursday Club. Meetings were held at the member’s homes on every first and third Thursdays of each month.
The earliest known officers include Mrs. L. R. Deininger, president, Mrs. L. J Petit, Vice-President, Mrs. E. P. Seidel, secretary and Mrs. s. a. Burnell, Treasurer. Members of the program committee include Miss Florence Adams, Mrs. L. R. Deininger, Mrs. WM. Lattimore, and Paul A. Petit.
Themes of study for this group range from child culture, government, modern Europe, women, Mexico, Americans and other miscellaneous topics. This club is known to have existed from 1923-1968.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Women -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis -- Societies and clubs. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Minnehaha Thursday Club Programs
- Status
- Completed
- 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
