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Derthick Club records, 1900-2014
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Derthick Club (Oregon City, Or.)
- Title
- Derthick Club records
- Dates
- 1900-2014 (inclusive)19002014
- Quantity
- 1.7 cubic feet, (3 letter document cases; 1 slim letter document case; 1 legal document case)
- Collection Number
- Coll 472
- Summary
- Records of and memorabilia of the Derthick Club, a women's music society in Oregon City, Oregon, that existed from 1900 to 2014.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Derthick Club was founded as the Derthick Music and Literary Club by a group of women in Oregon City, Oregon. The club was named for Wilbur Derthick, whose music appreciation lectures were studied by the group's founding members. The club hosted programs by guest artists, and donated records of classical music to the Oregon City Public Library. The club also held a musical scholarship competition for high school seniors. The Derthick Club disbanded in 2014, giving its remaining funds to the Portland Youth Philharmonic and the Oregon Music Teachers Association, Portland Area. At the time it disbanded, the Derthick Club was the oldest music club west of the Mississippi River.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of the records, memorabilia, and ephemera of the Derthick Club. Records include meeting minutes and materials relating to the scholarships awarded by the club from 1988 to 2006. Other materials include programs, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
Derthick Club records, Coll 472, Oregon Historical Society Research Library
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Historical information and newspaper clippings | 1900-1956 |
| 1 | 2 | Records about decision to disband and photograph of final gathering | 2014 |
| 1 | 3 | Bylaws | 1945-1979 |
| 1 | 4 | Membership book, "Derthick Memorial Record"; membership list | 1900-1990; undated |
| 1 | 5-7 | Minutes | 1900 September-1920 May |
| 2 | 1-5 | Minutes | 1920 October-1968 November |
| 5 | 1 | Minutes | 1968 December-1979 May |
| 3 | 1 | Bank statements and monthly reports | 2005-2012 |
| 3 | 2 | Bank statements | 2011 October-2013 October |
| 3 | 3 | Membership and financial records | 1999 October-2014 May |
| 3 | 4 | Unsorted records | 2011-2014 |
| 3 | 5 | Yearbooks | 1928-1947; 1965-1974 |
| 3 | 6 | Event programs | 1962-1974 |
| 3 | 7 | Logo | undated |
| 3 | 8 | Club memorabilia of Virginia Robinson | 1996-2014 |
| 4 | 1 | Biographical scrapbook about Wilbur M. Derthick | 1998 |
| 4 | 2 | Plans of study for music history | 1915-1925; undated |
| 5 | 2 | Scholarship records and photographs | 1988-2002 |
| 5 | 3 | Scholarship competition records | 2003-2004; 2006-2007 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Clubs--Oregon--Oregon City
- Music--Societies, etc.
- Performing arts--Oregon--Oregon City
- Women--Societies and clubs--Oregon--Oregon City
Corporate Names
- Derthick Club (Oregon City, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- administrative records
- memorabilia
