The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) began in 1919, on the heels of World War I, with a mission from the government to “coordinate identification of women’s available skills and experience.” The Washington State Business and Professional Women Federation formed in 1921. The Pullman chapter, part of state District 12, was founded in 1923 with many members being employees of the State College of Washington, such as Ivy Lewellen, an early and well-known member.
This collection consists of ephemeral materials (programs, song books, menus, and newspaper clippings) related to the Business and Professional Women's Club, including local chapters and state and national federations, collected by Ivy Lewellen.
This collection is open and available for research use.
Copyright restrictions may apply.
[Item Description]
Business and Professional Women's Clubs Collection, 1933-1936 (Cage 771)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Ivy Lewellen donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 1948. It was originally processed as a vertical file (VF 1305), then converted to a manuscript collection in 2011.
Pullman, Washington, Business and Professional Women's Club Records, 1924-1983
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