Coterie of Seattle Records, 1899-1995
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Coterie (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Coterie of Seattle Records
- Dates
- 1899-1995 (inclusive)18991995
1940-1980 (bulk)19401980 - Quantity
- 5.45 cubic feet (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 4250 (Accession No. 4250-003)
- Summary
- Records of the Coterie of Seattle, a women's club.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Coterie of Seattle, a women's club, was founded in 1899. After its founding, the club joined the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs and Washington Federation of Women's Clubs. As the club developed, the mission shifted to intellectual betterment. The club's bylaws from 1960 read, "the object of this club shall be the intellectual improvement of its members and the stimulation of interest in work along all lines helpful to the community." The Coterie of Seattle, often referred to as the "Coterie Club" or simply the "Coterie," officially changed its name to the Seattle Federated Coterie in 1973.
Content Description
The Coterie of Seattle Records comprise of the bylaws, correspondence, meeting minutes, and club yearbooks of the Coterie of Seattle collected by longtime president Ann Buck. Materials also contain bylaws, correspondence, newsletters, yearbooks, and manuals from the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs, Washington Federation of Women's Clubs, and General Federation of Women's Clubs.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged in 4 series.
- Series 1, Coterie of Seattle files, 1899-1995
- Series 2, Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs files, 1959-1988
- Series 3, Washington Federation of Women's Clubs files, 1919, 1959-1988
- Series 4, General Federation of Women's Clubs files, 1941-1990
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: Coterie of Seattle files, 1899-1995
4.15 cubic feet (4 boxes, 2 shared boxes)The series contains bylaws, correspondence, meeting minutes, club yearbooks, and other records of the Coterie of Seattle.
Materials are arranged topically.
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Description: Essays about the history of the clubDates: 1949-1974Container: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: BylawsDates: 1935-1960Container: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1943-1990Container: Box/Folder 1/3-4
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Description: Meeting minutesDates: 1907-1989Container: Box/Folder 1/5-16; 2/1-2
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Description: Reports of the education department, social department, from the president, and annual reportsDates: 1925-1976Container: Box/Folder 2/3
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Description: Club yearbooksDates: 1931-1990Container: Box/Folder 2/4-8
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Description: Programs about the club and the annual spring luncheonDates: 1934-1990Container: Box/Folder 2/9-12
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Description: Awards and honorsDates: 1962-1984Container: Box/Folder 2/13
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Description: Speeches and writingsDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 2/14-15
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Description: Membership rosters and listsDates: 1926-1984Container: Box/Folder 2/16
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Description: Membership cardsDates: approximately 1910-1970Container: Box/Folder 4
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Description: Manuals for club organizationDates: approximately 1935-1980Container: Box/Folder 2/17
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Description: Financial recordsDates: 1943-1988Container: Box/Folder 2/18
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Description: Publications from other organizationsDates: 1964-1990Container: Box/Folder 2/19
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Description: Press releasesDates: approximately 1960-1990Container: Box/Folder 2/20; 3/1
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Description: Newspapers articlesDates: approximately 1950-1995Container: Box/Folder 3/2-3
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Description: Scrapbooks containing newspaper articles about the clubDates: 1957-1960Container: Box/Folder 3/4-5
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Description: ScrapbooksDates: 1899-1967Container: Box/Folder 5, 6, 7
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Description: NotesDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/6
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Description: Notes and correspondenceDates: approximately 1950-1990Container: Box/Folder 3/7
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Description: Invitations, fliers, pins, pamphlets, and brochures about the club and events sponsored by the clubDates: approximately 1950-1990Container: Box/Folder 3/8
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Description: Coterie Social Committee booklet including notes and outline of dutiesDates: 1963-1967Container: Box/Folder 3/9
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Series 2: Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs files, 1959-1988
0.33 cubic feet (1 shared box)The series contains bylaws, correspondence, member yearbooks, and other records of the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs.
Materials are arranged topically.
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Description: Essay about the history of the clubDates: 1979Container: Box/Folder 3/10
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Description: BylawsDates: 1959, 1966, 1987Container: Box/Folder 3/11
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1986-1988, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/12
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Description: Meeting minutesDates: approximately 1965-1970Container: Box/Folder 3/13
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Description: Club member yearbooksDates: 1959-1974Container: Box/Folder 3/14
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Description: Programs from anniversary luncheonsDates: 1971-1972Container: Box/Folder 3/15
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Description: NewslettersDates: 1964-1965, 1974Container: Box/Folder 3/16
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Description: Financial recordsDates: 1963-1965Container: Box/Folder 3/17
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Description: Donation contribution cards, a newspaper clipping, projects calendar, rules, and contact listDates: 1962-1973Container: Box/Folder 3/18
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Series 3: Washington Federation of Women's Clubs files, 1919, 1959-1988
0.64 cubic feet (2 shared boxes)The series contains bylaws, correspondence, member yearbooks, newsletters, and other records of the Washington Federation of Women's Clubs.
Materials are arranged topically.
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Description: Map of member clubs and list of past presidentsDates: 1955Container: Box/Folder 7/2
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Description: BylawsDates: 1971-1972, 1983Container: Box/Folder 3/19
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1982-1986Container: Box/Folder 3/20
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Description: Meeting minutes and agendaDates: 1919, 1982-1986Container: Box/Folder 3/21
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Description: ResolutionsDates: 1976, 1982, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/22
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Description: Conference and convention pamphletsDates: 1968-1983, undatedContainer: Box/Folder 3/23
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Description: NewslettersDates: 1986-1987Container: Box/Folder 3/24
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Description: "GFWC Volunteer, Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs 1986-1988: Keys Supplement, Apple Action" newslettersDates: 1986-1988Container: Box/Folder 3/25
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Description: Membership directoriesDates: 1980-1986Container: Box/Folder 3/26
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Description: Newspaper clippingsDates: approximately 1960-1970Container: Box/Folder 3/27
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Description: Community project reports, guidelines for speeches, forms, brochures, and fliersDates: 1959-1986Container: Box/Folder 3/28
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Series 4: General Federation of Women's Clubs files, 1941-1990
0.64 cubic feet (2 shared boxes)The series contains the constitution, bylaws, correspondence, newsletters, manuals, and other records of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
Materials are arranged topically.
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Description: Constitution and bylawsDates: 1966Container: Box/Folder 3/29
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Description: Scrapbook pages that include a historical timeline, map of members in the US and internationally, and information about executive members of the clubDates: 1965Container: Box/Folder 7/1
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1987-1988Container: Box/Folder 3/30
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Description: Conference and convention pamphletsDates: 1977-1985Container: Box/Folder 3/31
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Description: NewslettersDates: 1982-1989Container: Box/Folder 3/32
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Description: "GFWC Volunteer" newslettersDates: 1985-1988Container: Box/Folder 3/33
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Description: ManualsDates: 1979-1990Container: Box/Folder 3/34-35
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Description: Project reports, GFWC parliamentary briefs, play script, pamphlets, trophy, and newspaper clippingsDates: 1941-1990Container: Box/Folder 3/36
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women--Societies and clubs--Washington (State)--Seattle
Corporate Names
- Coterie (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Buck, Ann (creator)
Corporate Names
- General Federation of Women's Clubs (creator)
- Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs (creator)
- Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
