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General Federation of Women's Club Scrapbook, 1932
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Denney, Myrtle W.
- Title
- General Federation of Women's Club Scrapbook
- Dates
- 193219321932
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 flat box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.278
- Summary
- This collection contains a scrapbook related to the General Federation of Women's Clubs national convention in Seattle, 1932.
- Repository
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Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The General Federation of Women's Clubs is an international organization dedicated to volunteer service and community improvement. The Federation was founded in 1890 by Jane Croly, a professional journalist. After being denied entrance to an all male press party, Croly founded her own women's club called Sorosis. On the Sorosis' 21st anniversary in 1889, Croly invited women's clubs throughout the U.S. to New York City to attend a convention. On April 24, 1890, 63 clubs ratified the Generation Federation of Women's Clubs constitution and officially formed the group.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The General Federation of Women's Clubs scrapbook contains pictures of officers and delegates of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and clippings related to their Seattle convention in 1932.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women--Societies and clubs
Corporate Names
- General Federation of Women's Clubs
