Guide to the Washington State University Women's Club Papers 1913-1995
Cage 627

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Washington State University Women's Club Papers
Title
Washington State University Women's Club Papers
ID
Cage 627
Date [inclusive]
1913-1995
Extent
6 containers., 3 linear feet of shelf space.
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Collection includes business records, newsletters, publicity materials, etc.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 627, Washington State University Women's Club Papers. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

The Washington State University Women's Club was started by Hattie Bryan in 1913 under the title of the Matron's Club. In 1951, the group changed its name to the Women's Faculty Club. Again, in 1969, the group revised its title to the Washington State University Women's Club

The purpose of the organization was to cultivate friendship among women in the university community as well as to welcome newly arrived women into their social network. In 1913 when the Matron's Club was begun it was the only social club for State College women outside of those sponsored by churches. For many years, the organization consisted of women whose husbands were on the faculty of the State College. Later women on the faculty also entered the organization, and ultimately the scope became women who worked for the Washington State University, or who had a spouse who was a university employee. Throughout, the purpose of the organization remained friendship. This objective was achieved by group dinners and other social events.

During the 1970s in response to the changing roles of women in society, the club adopted an ``interest group" format that broadened the club's scope of activities beyond that of afternoon teas and formal dinner/dances.

Historical sketches of the organization are found in the records among documents concerning the 75th anniversary of the club and in a historical file.

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Scope and Content

The collection consists of business records, newsletters, and publicity materials relevant to the workings of the WSU Women's Club. The bulk of the material is from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, although the minute books are complete from 1913 forward.

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Arrangement

The records are organized as alphabetical subject files. This practice reflects original order, to some extent, although much loose material was interfiled into the system by the Libraries. The filing remain informal.

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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

Revision Description

 In March 1996 a further accession (MS96-16) was made, and at the same time the early minute books of the organization were relocated from the University Publications section of WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, where they had been long held. This further material was amalgamated into the records by Lawrence Star. 1996

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Acquisition Information

The WSU Women's Club of Pullman, Washington, donated its records to the Washington State University Libraries in several installments from 1981 through 1994 (accessions MS81-25, MS85-35, MS86-29, and MS94-49. In March 1996 a further accession (MS96-16) was made, and at the same time the early minute books of the organization were relocated from the University Publications section of Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, where they had been long held.

Processing Information

A large number of duplicate items were discarded at the Libraries. These were of duplicated and photocopies documents, of which copies appeared in multiple folders. Some multiple copies remain.

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Washington State University Women's Club--Archives
Subject(s) :
  • Washington State University Women's Club--Records and correspondence
  • Matron's Club. WaPS
  • Women's Faculty Club. WaPS

Personal Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Washington State University Women's Club--Archives

Subject(s)

  • Women--Education--Washington (State)--Societies, etc
  • Women--Social life and customs--20th century
  • Women--Societies and clubs--20th century
  • 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.

box folder

75th Anniversary Celebration 1988 

 1 1

Business Records 
box folder

Finances 1963-1981 

 1 2

President's Job Outline and Reports 1949-1989 

 1 3

President's File 1988-1989 

 1 4

Secretary's Record 1966-1988 

 1 5

Secretary's Miscellaneous File 

 1 6

Vice-President 1985-1991 

 1 7

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box folder

Bylaws and Constitution 1952-1985 

 1 8

Community Holiday Gala 1984-1994 

 2 9

Evaluation Forms undated  1993-1994 

 2 10

Fashion Show 1984 

 2 11

Historical Information 1913-1988 

 2 12

Interest Groups 1972-1989 

 2 13

"Inventory, Silver and Tablecloths" 1977-1987 

 2 14

Mailing Lists 1973-1989 

 2 15

"Membership Lists," to ca 1980 

 2 16

"Membership Lists," from ca 1980 

 2 17

Minutes 
box folder

  1913-1927 

 3 18

  1927-1939 

 3 19

  1940-1954 

 3 20

  1954-1967 

 3 21

  1966-1978 

 4 22

  1987-1993 

 4 23

  1980-1987 

 4 24

(informal minutes) 1940-1965 

 4 25

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box folder

Newcomer's Reception 1957-1986 

 4 26

Newsletters 1949-1990 

 5 27

"Newsletters, announcements, programs" 1950-1973 

 5 28

Newspaper Clippings 1958-1960 

 5 29

Progressive Dinner 1986-1992 

 5 30

Publicity 
box folder

 undated 

 5 31

  1950-1959 

 5 32

  1960-1969 

 5 33

  1970-1973 

 5 34

  1973-1974 

 5 35

  1974-1975 

 5 36

  1975-1981 

 5 37

  1984-1988 

 5 38

  1989-1991 

 5 39

  1993-1995 

 5 40

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box folder

Spring Luncheon 1989 

 5 41

Miscellaneous oversized items including a scrapbook, ledgers, and a wooden gavel 

 6 o.s.