Thursday Inquiry Club Records

Thursday Inquiry Club Records, 1916-1921

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Thursday Inquiry Club
Title: Thursday Inquiry Club Records
Dates: 1916-1921 (inclusive)
19161921
Quantity: 0.2 linear feet, (1 manuscript box)
Collection Number: WCMss.524
Summary: The Thursday Inquiry Club Records contains two record books of the Thursday Inquiry Club, a women's organization in Walla Walla, Washington focused on intellectual pursuits in the early 20th century.
Repository: 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: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Thursday Inquiry Club was a women's club in Walla Walla, Washington founded in 1916. It was a companion to the all men's Inquiry Club, and had up to eighteen members at a time. Both clubs had a similar meeting format and laws, wherein club members presented papers and programs that reflected the club's goal to "cultivate intellect in the sciences and liberal arts and social enjoyment."

Meetings took place on the first and third Thursdays of each month in the homes of members. Guests were also invited to give presentations at club meetings. Members included prominent women of the community. The Thursday Inquiry Club remained active in Walla Walla until the early 1970s.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Thursday Inquiry Club Records consist of two minute books containing club meeting summaries, club laws, and financial records from 1916 to 1921. This collection offers insight into a women's organization in the early 20th century.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by Lawrence Parke Murphy on July 10, 2002. The accession number associated with this donation is retro-0086.

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