Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Sorosis Club records, 1905-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sorosis Club (Seattle, Wash.)
- Title
- Sorosis Club records
- Dates
- 1905-1992 (inclusive)19051991
- Quantity
- 2.53 cubic feet (3 boxes and 1 folder)
- Collection Number
- 4431
- Summary
- Records of a Seattle women's club organized in 1904
- Repository
-
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
-
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Sorosis Club is a Seattle women’s club that was organized in 1904. The objective of the Sorosis Club is the development of individual and group potential through active participation. It is affiliated with the Seattle, Washington State and General Federation of Women's Clubs.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, minutes, financial records, yearbooks, handbooks, photographs, scrapbooks and biographical sketches.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions:
- Accession No. 4431-003, Sorosis Club records, 1905-1992
- Accession No. 4431-004, Sorosis Club biographical sketches, 1954
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4431-003: Sorosis Club records, 1905-1992Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, financial records, yearbooks, handbooks, photographs, scrapbooks.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Susan Starbuck, 6/13/1993.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
---|---|---|---|
Box/Folder | Accession | ||
1/1 | 4431-003 | Historical Features |
|
1/2 | 4431-003 | Constitution and By-Laws |
1929-1966 |
1/3 | 4431-003 | General Correspondence |
1965-1973, 1983, 1988 |
1/4-17 | 4431-003 | Minutes |
1905-1979 |
2/1 | 4431-003 | Minutes - Art Department |
1932-1937 |
2/2 | 4431-003 | Financial Records - Art Department |
1916-1937 |
2/3-7 | 4431-003 | Financial Records |
1918-1987 |
2/8 | 4431-003 | Reports - President Annual |
1968-1969 |
2/9 | 4431-003 | Reports - Press |
1954-1955 |
2/10 | 4431-003 | Speeches and Writings |
|
2/11-17 | 4431-003 | Yearbooks |
1920-1971, 1981, 1987-1991 |
2/18-19 | 4431-003 | Handbooks |
|
2/20 | 4431-003 | Membership Records |
undated |
2/21 | 4431-003 | Installation Ceremony |
|
2/22 | 4431-003 | Program |
1992 |
2/23 | 4431-003 | Certificates |
|
2/24 | 4431-003 | Photographs |
undated |
2/25 | 4431-003 | Notice |
1992 |
2/26 | 4431-003 | Clippings |
|
2/27 | 4431-003 | Banner |
undated |
2/28 | 4431-003 | Miscellaneous |
1969-1970 |
2/29 | 4431-003 | Loose items from scrapbook |
1957-1980 |
2/30 | 4431-003 | Loose items from Who's Who |
|
Box | |||
2-3 | 4431-003 | Scrapbooks |
|
2-3 | 4431-003 | Who's Who Scrapbooks |
Accession No. 4431-004: Sorosis Club biographical sketches, 1954Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical sketches.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Chester Kingsbury Estate, 7/18/2003.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Women--Societies and Clubs--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Women--Washington (State)--Seattle--Societies and clubs
Corporate Names
- Sorosis Club (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
- Sorosis Club (Seattle, Wash.)--Archives
- Sorosis Club (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs
- Sorosis Club (Seattle, Wash.)--Pictorial works
Geographical Names
- Seattle (Wash.)--Social life and customs