Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records, 1960-1973
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Calendars and Directories, 1960-1963
- Charter Section Photos, 1960-1961
- Committees, 1961-1962
- C.C.A. Contest, 1963
- Constitution and By-laws, ca, 1970
- Correspondence, 1961-1973
- Fashion Show, 1971
- Financial Records, 1961-1973
- Information for ASME Auxiliary, 1962-1963
- Loans, 1961-1962
- Mailing Lists, undated
- Mechanical Engineers-Majors and Alumni, 1962-1963
- Memory Items, undated
- Minutes, 1960-1970
- Secretary's Records, 1968-1969
- Scrapbook, 1963-1969
- Special and Social Events Information, 1961-1962
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club
- Title
- Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records
- Dates
- 1960-1973 (inclusive)19601973
- Quantity
- 1 container., (.5 linear feet of shelf space.), (360 items.)
- Collection Number
- Cage 440
- Summary
- Minutes, correspondence, financial records, mailing lists, directories, photographs, a scrapbook and other papers of a social club which raised funds for scholarships.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open for research use.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical Note
The Mechanical Engineering Wives of Washington State University were organized to promote friendliness and unity among the wives of mechanical engineering students. In addition to its social function the club attempted to provide scholarships to mechanical engineering students when funds permitted. The membership was comprised of wives of both graduate and undergraduate engineering students. Initially, the organization was not associated with any national or local group. On February 2, 1961, the club became affiliated with the Auxiliary of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a national organization. During the 1960s the group sponsored various fund raising events, hosted guest speakers, and performed community services. A highlight of the year's events was the Mothers' Weekend Fashion Show.
Content Description
The material deals with the 1960-1973 period, but the records bulk largest during the early and middle 1960s
The records reflect many facets of the club's activities. The materials include minutes, correspondence, financial records, mailing lists, directories and information pertaining to special and social events. The contents of a scrapbook, which was compiled during the club's greatest period of activity, is also included in this collection.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]. Cage 440, Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The Mechanical Engineering Wives Club records are arranged in a single alphabetical subject file.
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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Description: Calendars and Directories10 items.Dates: 1960-1963Container: Folder 1
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Description: Charter Section Photos5 items.Dates: 1960-1961Container: Folder 2
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Description: Committees10 items.Dates: 1961-1962Container: Folder 3
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Description: C.C.A. Contest10 items.Dates: 1963Container: Folder 4
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Description: Constitution and By-laws, ca15 items.Dates: 1970Container: Folder 5
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Description: Correspondence50 items.Dates: 1961-1973Container: Folder 6
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Description: Fashion Show30 items.Dates: 1971Container: Folder 7
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Description: Financial Records50 items.Dates: 1961-1973Container: Folder 8
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Description: Information for ASME Auxiliary25 items.Dates: 1962-1963Container: Folder 9
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Description: Loans5 items.Dates: 1961-1962Container: Folder 10
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Description: Mailing Lists10 items.Dates: undatedContainer: Folder 11
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Description: Mechanical Engineers-Majors and Alumni15 items.Dates: 1962-1963Container: Folder 12
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Description: Memory Items5 items.Dates: undatedContainer: Folder 13
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Description: Minutes75 items.Dates: 1960-1970Container: Folder 14
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Description: Secretary's Records1 item.Dates: 1968-1969Container: Folder 15
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Description: Scrapbook25 items.Dates: 1963-1969Container: Folder 16
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Description: Special and Social Events Information15 items.Dates: 1961-1962Container: Folder 17
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women -- Societies and clubs--Washington (State)--Pullman
Corporate Names
- Mechanical Engineering Wives of Washington State University --Archives (creator)
- Washington State University--Funds and scholarships
