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Rotary Club of Bellingham Records, 1917-2017

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bellingham Rotary Club (Bellingham, Wash.)
Title
Rotary Club of Bellingham Records
Dates
1917-2017 (inclusive)
Quantity
10 linear feet
Collection Number
xoe_cpnws0360
Summary
Records documenting the history and activities of the Rotary Club of Bellingham, in Bellingham, Washington State.
Repository
Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Rotary Club of Bellingham was founded in 1917, with the first meeting held at the Leopold Hotel on Cornwall Street. There were initially 31 members who met under the leadership of Club President Will J. Griswold, and other officers Thomas Cole, J.B. Wahl and Henry Jukes.

Throughout its long history, the Rotary Club of Bellingham has been involved in and sponsored a variety of service projects at both the local and national levels in support of its goal of leadership and goodwill through service. These efforts have included promoting new community developments, fundraising and donating to service organizations, and supporting education and entrepreneurship through scholarships.

The Rotary Club of Bellingham exists within the boundaries of (International) District 5040, a network for global service and community development. Every year district conferences are organized, during which club members gather to discuss projects, find new inspiration for continued service, and strengthen Rotary networks and partnerships.

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Content Description

This collection documents the history and activities of the Rotary Club of Bellingham (in Whatcom County, Washington) from its founding in 1917 onwards. Adminstrative records include correspondence, committee reports, officer files and board minutes. Financial records (1947-2010) include reports, statements, cash books, and receivables. The collection also contains copies of the Bellingham Rotary Club's newsletter, "Tattler" dating back to 1938, records related to events and activities, photographs, scrapbooks and films. A small body of material documents the history of the Women of Rotary auxiliary, and researchers will also find files containing district records and Rotary publications (1921-1985).

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

The 1940 16mm film of the Rotary Club picnic is also available in an electronic version (with soundtrack and captions added).

Preferred Citation

Rotary Club of Bellingham Records, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Heritage Resources, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Records are organized in accordance with the following series arrangement:

  • Series I. Administrative Records
  • Series II. Financial Records
  • Series III. Newsletters
  • Series IV. Events and Activities
  • Series V. Photographs and Scrapbooks
  • Series VI. Films
  • Series VII. Women of Rotary Records
  • Series VIII. District Records
  • Series IX. Publications

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated to the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies by the Rotary Club of Bellingham in 2018.

Processing Note

The collection was processed for the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies by Samantha Wu Rose.

Bibliography

Murray, Keith A..The History of the Bellingham Rotary Club, 1917-1981.Center for Pacific Northwest Studies,1981
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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Clubs--Washington (State)--Bellingham--History--Sources.
  • Societies--Washington (State)--History--Sources.

Corporate Names

  • Bellingham Rotary Club (Bellingham, Wash.)--Archives.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Albums (Books)
  • Photographs.
  • Records (Documents)

Finding aid prepared by Samantha Wu Rose.
2019

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