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El Trueco Club Records, 1940-2000
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- El Trueco Club
- Title
- El Trueco Club Records
- Dates
- 1940-2000 (inclusive)19402000
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 flat box, 1 manuscript box)
- Collection Number
- WCMss.151
- Summary
- The El Trueco Club Records, which date from 1940 through 2000, contain information from a women's interest club, in Walla Walla, Washington that met bi-weekly. These records contain a club constitution, scrapbooks, yearbooks, ledgers and minutes.
- 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
El Trueco Club existed from 1940 to 2001. El Trueco met in the home of a member who served as host for the evening. Each meeting featured a program prepared by one of the members who would share information about recent interests including books, world events, and community involvement ideas. The proceedings of the club were often published in the local newspaper, as was the case with many community groups in the mid-twentieth century. The club was part of the Federated Women's Club of Washington until the decision was made to end the relationship and put those dues toward local causes. The members of El Trueco were supporters of the Walla Walla Symphony and, for many years, provided tickets for two students to attend their concerts. In 2000, El Trueco did not admit new members and subsequently faded due to attrition.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The El Trueco Club Records include a constitution from 1940, scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, and yearbooks that outline meetings with the names of hosts, program presenters, and club officers. These records, which date from 1940 through 2000, also contain a financial ledger for the entirety of the group's existence and detailed minutes for all meetings outlining each program, the weather, updates on the well-being of members and their families, and the food provided.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women--Washington (State)--Societies and clubs
Geographical Names
- Walla Walla (Wash.)