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Soroptimist International of Boise Records, 1940-2023

Overview of the Collection

Title
Soroptimist International of Boise Records
Dates
1940-2023 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 linear feet, (4 boxes)
Collection Number
MSS 415
Summary
Soroptimist International of Boise is a local chapter of the national service organization, Soroptimist International of the Americas. The collection contains organizational records, including meeting minutes, newsletters, historical documents, photographs, electronic records, banners, and other ephemera.
Repository
Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is available for research.

Languages
English
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Content Description

The collection contains organizational records, including meeting minutes, newsletters, historical documents, photographs, electronic records, banners, and other ephemera from the Soroptimist International of Boise chapter.

Additional records from the Boise chapter housed at the Idaho State Archives.

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Historical Note

Soroptimist International of Boise is a volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the status of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.

Soroptimist International is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. More than 72,000 Soroptimists in about 121 countries and territories support community-based and global projects benefiting women and girls.

Visit the chapter's official website: https://soroptimistboise.org/

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

[Item description], Soroptimist International of Boise Records, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Shirley Biladeau in 2023.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Soroptimist International History
    Dates: 1974-2011
    Container: Box 1, Folder 1
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise History
    Dates: 1940-2011
    Container: Box 1, Folder 2
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise 501c3 and Form 990
    Dates: 1997-2004
    Container: Box 1, Folder 3
  • Description: Idaho State Historical Society Deed of Gift
    Dates: 2008
    Container: Box 1, Folder 4
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise 1940s History
    Dates: 1940-1949
    Container: Box 1, Folder 5
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise 1950s History
    Dates: 1950-1959
    Container: Box 1, Folder 6
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise 1960s History
    Dates: 1960-1969
    Container: Box 1, Folder 7
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise 1970s History
    Dates: 1970-1979
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise 1980s History
    Dates: 1980-1989
    Container: Box 1, Folder 9
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise 1990s History
    Dates: 1990-1999
    Container: Box 1, Folder 10
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise 2000s History
    Dates: 2000-2009
    Container: Box 1, Folder 11
  • Description: Soroptimist International Rosters and Directories
    Dates: 1943-2002
    Container: Box 1, Folder 12
  • Description: Soroptimist International Rosters
    Dates: 1991-2001
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland Directory
    Dates: 2000-2001
    Container: Box 1, Folder 14
  • Description: Soroptimist International of the Americas Convention Programs and Annual Reports
    Dates: 1965-1996
    Container: Box 1, Folder 15
  • Description: I Am Woman Conference
    Dates: 1985
    Container: Box 1, Folder 16
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise Installation
    Dates: -
    Container: Box 1, Folder 17
  • Description: Soroptimist International Pledges and Bookmarks
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 18
  • Description: Skits
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 19
  • Description: Respect Yourself Butterfly Master Art (Tom Foerstel)
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 20
  • Description: Friendship Link: Bangalore
    Dates: 2013-2015
    Container: Box 1, Folder 21
  • Description: Friendship Link: Bingley (Photographs)
    Dates: 2000
    Container: Box 1, Folder 22
  • Description: Elder Tales: Spirited Women Over Sixty Tell Their Stories (SI Members Noted)
    Dates: 2000
    Container: Box 1, Folder 23
  • Description: Soroptimists' Cook Book (Soroptimist Club of Boise)
    Dates: 1976
    Container: Box 2, Folder 1
  • Description: Fannie Louie Cards (Electronic Records)
    Dates: 2004
    Container: Box 2, Folder 2
  • Description: Fannie Louie Awards
    Dates: 1989-2007
    Container: Box 2, Folder 3
  • Description: Fannie Louie Cards (Electronic Records)
    Dates: 2004-2005
    Container: Box 2, Folder 4
  • Description: Soroptimist International Scrapbook
    Dates: 2007-2008
    Container: Box 2, Folder 5
  • Description: Soroptimist International Scrapbook (Part 1)
    Dates: 1999-2001
    Container: Box 2, Folder 6
  • Description: Soroptimist International Scrapbook (Part 2)
    Dates: 1999-2001
    Container: Box 2, Folder 7
  • Description: Slides
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 2, Folder 8
  • Description: Electronic Records: Photos, Meeting Minutes, Newsletters
    Dates: 1968-2023
    Container: Box 2, Folder 9
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 1966-1969
    Container: Box 2, Folder 10
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 1970-1976
    Container: Box 2, Folder 11
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 1980-1982
    Container: Box 2, Folder 12
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 1983-1984
    Container: Box 2, Folder 13
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 1985-1987
    Container: Box 2, Folder 14
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 1988-1994
    Container: Box 2, Folder 15
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 1994-1996
    Container: Box 2, Folder 16
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 1996-1999
    Container: Box 2, Folder 17
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 1999-2004
    Container: Box 2, Folder 18
  • Description: Soroptimist International Newsletters
    Dates: 2004-2008
    Container: Box 2, Folder 19
  • Description: Ephemera: Plaques, Stamps, Commemerative Clock, Gavels, Governor's Star Award Crystal
    Dates: 1990-1996
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Soroptimist International of Boise Original Charter
    Dates: 1940
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Fannie Louie Certificate of Appreciation
    Dates: 2008
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Ephemera: Pins, Vests, Small Banners
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Soroptimist Awards Banner
    Dates: 2003
    Container: Garment rack 9441
  • Description: Soroptimist Awards Boise Banner
    Dates: 1998-2002
    Container: Garment rack 9441
  • Description: Boise Soroptimist Banner
    Dates: 1992-1997
    Container: Garment rack 9441
  • Description: Soroptimist International Boise Idaho Banner
    Dates: 1980-1992
    Container: Garment rack 9441

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Subject Terms

  • Boise local history
  • Charities
  • Women--Societies and clubs

Geographical Names

  • Boise (Idaho)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs

Alessandro Meregaglia
2024

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