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The Aurora Club was formed on February 6, 1913 at the home of Mary Parrott. The group started out as a social sewing club that met for refreshments, chatting, and sewing. Eventually the women moved on to reading and discussing books at each meeting. The programs went on to include notable speakers, tours, and other related programs. On March 17, 1921, the constitution and by-laws of the Aurora Club were accepted by the women and in April the club became associated with the State Federation of Women's Clubs. The group joined the City Federation of Women's Clubs in May 1921. It continued to exist throughout the twentieth century.
The Aurora Club records (1913-2013) consist mainly of meeting minutes, but also present are correspondence, directories, and other materials. The materials are in both photocopied and original format. Boxes 4-7 contain original materials placed in the Manuscripts Division's Reserve Collection. They are only viewable with permission from the Manuscripts Curator.
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Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Boxes 1-2 were donated in 1985 (0.75 linear feet).
Boxes 3-7 were donated in August 2000 (3.25 linear feet).
Processed by Jennifer Swedish and Karen Carver in 1990 and 2000.
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Clippings, brochures, pamphlets, and memorabilia.
This box contains the original handwritten minute books, photocopies of which are located in box 1. Restriction on material lifted in 2024 by Liz Rogers.
This box contains the original typed minutes, photocopies of which are located in box 2. Restriction on material lifted in 2024 by Liz Rogers.
Restriction on material lifted in 2024 by Liz Rogers.
This box contains a scrapbook with photographs, news clippings, biographical sketches, obituaries, and correspondence related to club presidents from 1913 to the 1980s. Restriction on material lifted in 2024 by Liz Rogers.