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Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs records, 1929-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs
- Title
- Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs records
- Dates
- 1929-1971 (inclusive)19291971
- Quantity
- 5 linear feet, (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MS 0186
- Summary
- The Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs records (1929-1971) consist of minute books, newsletters, convention resolutions, scrapbooks, and financial and membership papers.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake was organized on 16 March 1899 and incorporated in 1901. It wasn't until 1941 that women from all parts of Utah assembled to form the Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs. The purpose of the organization is to support the Republican Party, promote legislation, and involve women in local political activities.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs records (1929-1971) consist of minute books, newsletters, convention resolutions, scrapbooks, and financial and membership papers. The scrapbooks hold news clippings, photographs, short biographies, and background sketches of outstanding members.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Processing Note
Processed by Della L. Dye in 1979.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Record BooksReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Minute Books
This box hold minute books 1, 2, and 4. They contain convention notes, minutes, reports, correspondence, membership records, and correspondence.
|
1941-1967 |
| 2 | Oversize Minute Book
This book contains minute book 3, which holds materials similar to those in box 1.
|
1954-1957 |
| 3 | Minute Books
This box holds minute book 5.
|
1969-1971 |
| 4 | Record Books
This box holds two volumes. They contain news clippings, photographs, programs, correspondence, and biographies.
|
History, Membership, and OrganizationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Volume | ||
| 5 | 1 | History and By-laws
Compiled by Madeline Wirthlin, this volume was originally labeled as book 9 and includes a written history, roter, organization chart, bulletins, roster, minutes, biographies, and tributes.
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| Folder | |||
| 5 | 1 | Ballots |
1933-1934 |
| 5 | 2 | Financial Records |
1933-1934 |
| 5 | 3 | Committee Reports |
1933-1934 |
| 5 | 4 | Correspondence |
1933-1934 |
Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake CityReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Volume | ||
| 6 | 1 | "History of the Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake City" |
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| Folder | |||
| 6 | 1-2 | Directories |
1929-1970 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women conservatives--Utah--Societies and clubs--Records and correspondence
- Women--Political activity--Utah--Sources
Corporate Names
- Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs--Records and correspondence
- Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake City--Records and correspondence
Geographical Names
- Utah--Politics and government--20th century--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Biographies
- Business correspondence
- By-laws
- Directories
- Financial records
- Minutes
- Photographs
Finding aid prepared by Della L. Dye
1979 (last modified: 2019 and 2024)
