Overview of the Collection
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Repository Name:
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Eastern Washington State Historical
Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: (509) 363-5313
Fax: (509) 363-5303
Email: archives@northwestmuseum.org
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Collection Number:
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MsSC 428
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Creator:
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Greenacres Woman's
Club
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Title:
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Greenacres Woman's Club
Records
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Dates:
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1920-1941 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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0.3 linear ft.
1 box
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Languages:
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Materials are
in English
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Summary:
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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.
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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.
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.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access Collection is not restricted.
Restrictions on Use Collection is open for use.
Preferred Citation [identification of item], Greenacres Woman’s Club Records (MsSC 428),
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture/Eastern Washington State Historical
Society, Spokane, WA.
Related Information
Bibliography “Greenacres Woman’s Club” history information in Box 1, Folder 1 of
collection.
Additional Reference Guides None.
Subjects
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the Online
Computer Library Center (OCLC) WorldCat database. Researchers desiring
materials about related topics, persons, or places should search WorldCat using
these headings.
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| Greenacres Woman's Club--Archives |
| Greenacres--Societies, etc.--Women |
| Spokane (Wash.)--Societies, etc.--Women |
| Washington (State)--Societies, etc.--Women |
| Women--Spokane (Wash.)--Societies and clubs |
| Women--Washington (State)--Societies and clubs |
| Yearbooks |
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in
the collection.
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History and custodial
documentation
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Portfolio of Elizabeth Cromley
Schnebly
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Correspondence of organizations
supported by club
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Miscellaneous
publications
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Miscellaneous inquiries for club’s
assistance
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Club year books and
constitutions/by-laws
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