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Coterie of Seattle Records, 1899-1995
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 NoteReturn to Top
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 DescriptionReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Coterie of Seattle files, 1899-1995Return to Top
The series contains bylaws, correspondence, meeting minutes, club yearbooks, and other records of the Coterie of Seattle.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | Essays about the history of the club |
1949-1974 |
| 1/2 | Bylaws |
1935-1960 |
| 1/3-4 | Correspondence |
1943-1990 |
| 1/5-16; 2/1-2 | Meeting minutes |
1907-1989 |
| 2/3 | Reports of the education department, social department,
from the president, and annual reports |
1925-1976 |
| 2/4-8 | Club yearbooks |
1931-1990 |
| 2/9-12 | Programs about the club and the annual spring
luncheon |
1934-1990 |
| 2/13 | Awards and honors |
1962-1984 |
| 2/14-15 | Speeches and writings |
undated |
| 2/16 | Membership rosters and lists |
1926-1984 |
| 4 | Membership cards |
approximately 1910-1970 |
| 2/17 | Manuals for club organization |
approximately 1935-1980 |
| 2/18 | Financial records |
1943-1988 |
| 2/19 | Publications from other organizations |
1964-1990 |
| 2/20; 3/1 | Press releases |
approximately 1960-1990 |
| 3/2-3 | Newspapers articles |
approximately 1950-1995 |
| 3/4-5 | Scrapbooks containing newspaper articles about the
club |
1957-1960 |
| 5, 6, 7 | Scrapbooks |
1899-1967 |
| 3/6 | Notes |
undated |
| 3/7 | Notes and correspondence |
approximately 1950-1990 |
| 3/8 | Invitations, fliers, pins, pamphlets, and brochures
about the club and events sponsored by the club |
approximately 1950-1990 |
| 3/9 | Coterie Social Committee booklet including notes and
outline of duties |
1963-1967 |
Series 2: Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs files, 1959-1988Return to Top
The series contains bylaws, correspondence, member yearbooks, and other records of the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/10 | Essay about the history of the club |
1979 |
| 3/11 | Bylaws |
1959, 1966, 1987 |
| 3/12 | Correspondence |
1986-1988, undated |
| 3/13 | Meeting minutes |
approximately 1965-1970 |
| 3/14 | Club member yearbooks |
1959-1974 |
| 3/15 | Programs from anniversary luncheons |
1971-1972 |
| 3/16 | Newsletters |
1964-1965, 1974 |
| 3/17 | Financial records |
1963-1965 |
| 3/18 | Donation contribution cards, a newspaper clipping,
projects calendar, rules, and contact list |
1962-1973 |
Series 3: Washington Federation of Women's Clubs files, 1919, 1959-1988Return to Top
The series contains bylaws, correspondence, member yearbooks, newsletters, and other records of the Washington Federation of Women's Clubs.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 7/2 | Map of member clubs and list of past
presidents |
1955 |
| 3/19 | Bylaws |
1971-1972, 1983 |
| 3/20 | Correspondence |
1982-1986 |
| 3/21 | Meeting minutes and agenda |
1919, 1982-1986 |
| 3/22 | Resolutions |
1976, 1982, undated |
| 3/23 | Conference and convention pamphlets |
1968-1983, undated |
| 3/24 | Newsletters |
1986-1987 |
| 3/25 | "GFWC Volunteer, Washington State Federation of Women's
Clubs 1986-1988: Keys Supplement, Apple Action" newsletters |
1986-1988 |
| 3/26 | Membership directories |
1980-1986 |
| 3/27 | Newspaper clippings |
approximately 1960-1970 |
| 3/28 | Community project reports, guidelines for speeches,
forms, brochures, and fliers |
1959-1986 |
Series 4: General Federation of Women's Clubs files, 1941-1990Return to Top
The series contains the constitution, bylaws, correspondence, newsletters, manuals, and other records of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 3/29 | Constitution and bylaws |
1966 |
| 7/1 | Scrapbook pages that include a historical timeline, map
of members in the US and internationally, and information about executive
members of the club |
1965 |
| 3/30 | Correspondence |
1987-1988 |
| 3/31 | Conference and convention pamphlets |
1977-1985 |
| 3/32 | Newsletters |
1982-1989 |
| 3/33 | "GFWC Volunteer" newsletters |
1985-1988 |
| 3/34-35 | Manuals |
1979-1990 |
| 3/36 | Project reports, GFWC parliamentary briefs, play script,
pamphlets, trophy, and newspaper clippings |
1941-1990 |
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)
