Greenacres Woman's Club Records, 1920-1941
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- History and custodial documentation, 1942-2001
- Portfolio of Elizabeth Cromley Schnebly, 1926-1927
- Correspondence of organizations supported by club, 1932-1941
- Receipts, 1921-1941
- Miscellaneous publications, 1931-1938
- Miscellaneous inquiries for club’s assistance, 1929-1941
- General Correspondence, 1931-1941
- Minutes, 1932-1940
- Club year books and constitutions/by-laws, 1921-1941
- Minutes ledgers, 1920-1932
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Greenacres Woman's Club
- Title
- Greenacres Woman's Club Records
- Dates
- 1920-1941 (inclusive)19201941
- Quantity
- 0.3 linear ft., (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MsSC 428
- Summary
- Greenacres Woman’s Club was founded in 1920 by Spokane school teacher, Emily Hard, for women of the Greenacres community interested in a means for social gathering and civic improvement. The collection includes club records, minutes, constitution and by-laws, and general correspondence from 1920-1941.
- Repository
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Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is not restricted.
- Additional Reference Guides
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None.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for preparing and encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the Washington State Women’s History Consortium.
Biographical Note
Founded in 1920 by Emily Hard, a Spokane school teacher, the Greenacres Woman’s Club was a social organization that sought “to stimulate intellectual, moral, and civic development and to promote good fellowship.” At the first meeting at Hard’s home on December 3, 1920, thirty-six women signed the club’s first constitution and by-laws. The Greenacres Woman’s Club was a member of the Washington State Federation of Women’s Clubs from 1924-1941. The motto of the club, “The Noblest Motive is the Public Good,” was evidenced by the club’s support of a variety of community organizations, such as the school library and kitchen, the Camp Fire Group, and the veterans at the VA Hospital.
Content Description
This collection consists of club records and general correspondence from 1920-1941. Specifically, it includes minutes from 1932-1941, copies of the club’s constitution and by-laws, club membership lists, and letters and cards between members and friends.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Publication RightsCopyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Greenacres Woman’s Club Records (MsSC 428), Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture/Eastern Washington State Historical Society, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Custodial History
The collection was donated to the Spokane Valley Pioneer Museum by Mrs. W.A. Lund, September 3, 1975. The collection was transferred to the Museum of North Idaho on an unknown date. It was donated to the MAC by Dorothy Dahlgren, director of the Museum of North Idaho, June 11, 2001.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Dorothy Dahlgren, director of Museum of North Idaho, 29 June 2001 (MsSC 428).
Future Additions
None expected.
Processing Note
Processed to the file folder level.
Bibliography
“Greenacres Woman’s Club” history information in Box 1, Folder 1 of collection.
Related Materials
Woman’s Club of Spokane Records (Ms 199).
Spokane Federation of Women’s Organizations (MsSC 219).
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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Description: History and custodial documentationDates: 1942-2001Container: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: Portfolio of Elizabeth Cromley SchneblyDates: 1926-1927Container: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: Correspondence of organizations supported by clubDates: 1932-1941Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: ReceiptsDates: 1921-1941Container: Box/Folder 1/4
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Description: Miscellaneous publicationsDates: 1931-1938Container: Box/Folder 1/5
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Description: Miscellaneous inquiries for club’s assistanceDates: 1929-1941Container: Box/Folder 1/6
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Description: General CorrespondenceDates: 1931-1941Container: Box/Folder 1/7
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Description: MinutesDates: 1932-1940Container: Box/Folder 1/8
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Description: Club year books and constitutions/by-lawsDates: 1921-1941Container: Box/Folder 1/9
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Description: Minutes ledgersDates: 1920-1932Container: Box/Folder 1/10
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women--Spokane (Wash.)--Societies and clubs
- Women--Washington (State)--Societies and clubs
Corporate Names
- Greenacres Woman's Club--Archives
Geographical Names
- Greenacres--Societies, etc.--Women
- Spokane (Wash.)--Societies, etc.--Women
- Washington (State)--Societies, etc.--Women
Form or Genre Terms
- Yearbooks
