Guide to the Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records 1960-1973
Cage 440

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club
Title
Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records
ID
Cage 440
Date [inclusive]
1960-1973
Extent
1 container., .5 linear feet of shelf space., 360 items.
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Minutes, correspondence, financial records, mailing lists, directories, photographs, a scrapbook and other papers of a social club which raised funds for scholarships.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 440, Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

The Mechanical Engineering Wives of Washington State University were organized to promote friendliness and unity among the wives of mechanical engineering students. In addition to its social function the club attempted to provide scholarships to mechanical engineering students when funds permitted. The membership was comprised of wives of both graduate and undergraduate engineering students. Initially, the organization was not associated with any national or local group. On February 2, 1961, the club became affiliated with the Auxiliary of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a national organization. During the 1960s the group sponsored various fund raising events, hosted guest speakers, and performed community services. A highlight of the year's events was the Mothers' Weekend Fashion Show.

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Scope and Content

The material deals with the 1960-1973 period, but the records bulk largest during the early and middle 1960s

The records reflect many facets of the club's activities. The materials include minutes, correspondence, financial records, mailing lists, directories and information pertaining to special and social events. The contents of a scrapbook, which was compiled during the club's greatest period of activity, is also included in this collection.

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Arrangement

The Mechanical Engineering Wives Club records are arranged in a single alphabetical subject file.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2012

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Acquisition Information

The records of the Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club were transferred to the University Archives, Washington State University in August 1980 (UA 80-18).

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Mechanical Engineering Wives of Washington State University --Archives
Subject(s) :
  • Washington State University--Funds and scholarships

Subject(s)

  • Women -- Societies and clubs--Washington (State)--Pullman
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Women
  • Washington (State)

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Detailed Description of Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

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Calendars and Directories 1960-1963  10 items.

 1

Charter Section Photos 1960-1961  5 items.

 2

Committees 1961-1962  10 items.

 3

C.C.A. Contest 1963  10 items.

 4

Constitution and By-laws, ca 1970  15 items.

 5

Correspondence 1961-1973  50 items.

 6

Fashion Show 1971  30 items.

 7

Financial Records 1961-1973  50 items.

 8

Information for ASME Auxiliary 1962-1963  25 items.

 9

Loans 1961-1962  5 items.

 10

Mailing Lists undated  10 items.

 11

Mechanical Engineers-Majors and Alumni 1962-1963  15 items.

 12

Memory Items undated  5 items.

 13

Minutes 1960-1970  75 items.

 14

Secretary's Records 1968-1969  1 item.

 15

Scrapbook 1963-1969  25 items.

 16

Special and Social Events Information 1961-1962  15 items.

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