Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records

Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records, 1960-1973

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: 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: 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 NoteReturn to Top

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 DescriptionReturn to Top

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 CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 440, Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The Mechanical Engineering Wives Club records are arranged in a single alphabetical subject file.

Acquisition Information

The records of the Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club were transferred to the University Archives, Washington State University in August 1980 (UA 80-18).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Folder
1	Calendars and Directories 10 items.	1960-1963
2	Charter Section Photos 5 items.	1960-1961
3	Committees 10 items.	1961-1962
4	C.C.A. Contest 10 items.	1963
5	Constitution and By-laws, ca 15 items.	1970
6	Correspondence 50 items.	1961-1973
7	Fashion Show 30 items.	1971
8	Financial Records 50 items.	1961-1973
9	Information for ASME Auxiliary 25 items.	1962-1963
10	Loans 5 items.	1961-1962
11	Mailing Lists 10 items.	undated
12	Mechanical Engineers-Majors and Alumni 15 items.	1962-1963
13	Memory Items 5 items.	undated
14	Minutes 75 items.	1960-1970
15	Secretary's Records 1 item.	1968-1969
16	Scrapbook 25 items.	1963-1969
17	Special and Social Events Information 15 items.	1961-1962

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

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