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Guide to the Soroptimist International of Missoula-South Records, 1978-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Soroptimist International of Missoula-South
Title
Guide to the Soroptimist International of Missoula-South Records
Dates
1978-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.0 linear feet, (2 boxes)
Collection Number
Mss 879
Summary
This collection consists of records from the South Missoula chapter of Soroptimist International, an international women's service organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. The collection contains administrative records, photographs and memorabilia from events, 1978-1990s.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Soroptimist (a name coined by combining the Latin words soror "sister" and optimus "best", and can be taken to mean "best for women") was founded in 1921 in Alameda County, California. Montana’s Soroptimist International of Missoula – South chapter chartered March 29, 1978. This branch began a variety of community service programs including assisting with the local battered woman’s shelter, scholarship pageants, and youth seminars. By 2005 the organization was no longer active.

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Content Description

This collection includes many photos, dating between 1978 and 1990, showing various members and member functions; newsletters written and sent out by the chapter president; correspondence between members; and files relating to a variety of community outreach programs, including a Regional Youth Seminar.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transfered to the University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

Soroptimist International of Missoula-South Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection has been divided into three series:

Series I: Administrative Files, 0.3 linear feet, 1978-1990

Series II: Photographs, 0.2 linear feet, circa 1980s

Series III: Scrapbook, 0.5 linear feet, 1978

Custodial History

This collection was given to the Historical Museum at Ft. Missoula on March 15, 2005 by an anonymous donor. The collection was transferred by the Museum to the Archives at UM in June 2005.

Processing Note

The materials in this collection were refoldered at the Archives. Within series, folders were arranged alphabetically. Issues of The Soroptimist of the Americas (1980-1986) were discarded during inventory.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Women's shelters--Montana--Missoula
  • Women--Montana--Missoula--Societies and clubs
  • Women--Services for--Montana--Missoula

Corporate Names

  • Soroptimist International of Missoula--Archives

Geographical Names

  • Missoula (Mont.)--Social conditions--20th century

Finding aid prepared by J.C. Bromley and Donna McCrea

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