Walla Walla Presidents' Council of Federated Women's Clubs Minute Books, 1929-1952

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Walla Walla Presidents' Council of Federated Women's Clubs (Walla Walla, Wash.)
Title
Walla Walla Presidents' Council of Federated Women's Clubs Minute Books
Dates
1929-1952 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 linear feet, (1 box)
Collection Number
WCMss.008
Summary
This collection contains the minute books of the Walla Walla Presidents' Council of Federated Women's Clubs contain summaries of monthly meetings, membership lists, and newspaper clippings.
Repository
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Whitman College and Northwest Archives
Penrose Library, Room 130
345 Boyer Avenue
Walla Walla, WA
99362
Telephone: 5095275922
Fax: 5095264785
archives@whitman.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Walla Walla Presidents' Council of Federated Women's Clubs was affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs, a national organization founded in 1890. The Walla Walla Presidents' Council was formed in September 1929 to bring together the leaders of local women's clubs and was part of the Southeastern Washington District of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

The Walla Walla Presidents' Council united local women's groups in common purposes, such as fundraising and community service. Clubs represented from the inception of the council include the Park and Civics Club, Delphian Culture Club, Art Club, Reading Club, Shakespeare Club, Russell Creek Club, and the Educational Club. From 1929 to 1953, at least 15 clubs were represented in the Walla Walla Presidents' Council.

During its monthly meetings, the Walla Walla Presidents' Council planned fundraising activities to benefit veterans and the war effort, and luncheons that brought together members of Walla Walla's various women's clubs. Club members also presented talks on social topics such as education and American citizenship and occasionally hosted officials from the Washington Council of Federated Women's Club. Walla Walla Presidents' Council work was divided among committees, including the Public Welfare, Endowment Fund, Foundation Fund, Press and Publicity, Motion Pictures, Music and Civic Art, and Junior Clubs Committees. Although the Walla Walla Presidents' Council continued at least until 1961, the 1953-1961 minute book was lost.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains the secretary of the Walla Walla Presidents' Council of Federated Women's Clubs recorded the minutes of monthly meetings in the minute books. Book 1 contains the minutes of monthly meetings from 1929-1939, and book 2 contains 1939-1952. Newspaper clippings describing the council's activities, dinners, and guest speakers are interspersed among the minutes. Also included are summaries of the work done by the group and membership lists. Book 2 contains a roll call noting the members' names.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives by the Walla Walla Public Library in April 2005. The accession number is 2005-002.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Minute Book 1929-1939
1 2 Minute Book 1939-1952

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top