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Guide to the Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H96-3

Scope and Content Note

This collection is comprised of three series. The first series, Administrative Records, is comprised of various records maintained by the federation president and administrative assistants. These records not only document the administrative history but also the myriad of social and political concerns expressed by the federation. There is insightful information about the organization and activities of local clubs. Most of the records date from the early 1950s when the federation showed signs of growing and later fading in statewide influence with the closure of many local women's clubs. Of particular importance are minutes, yearbooks (annual and biennial reports), histories, and the Wyoming Clubwoman, the newsletter of the federation.

The second series deals with records sent to the federation from the national organization, the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Again, most of the records date from the 1950s, and reflect the social concerns of the time with regard to communism and family values. This series also contains some, but not inclusive run of national newsletters and periodicals.

The third series consists of records from local clubs, including minutes, constitution and bylaws, programs, and scrapbooks.

Dates

  • 1904 - 2020

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Restrictions on Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Biography

The Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs is a statewide, non-profit organization. Its membership is comprised of local, independent women's clubs who have joined together to promote civic, social and political activities for the state as a whole as well as support the activities of each club.

Extent

20 cubic feet

Abstract

Wyoming Federation of Women's Club records from the local, state and federal levels.

Arrangement

The collection is split into three series and alphabetical thereunder. The series include: Administrative Records, National and Local Club Records. A short list of oversized scrapbooks is included at the end of the inventory.

Physical Location

See Detailed Description section for box location

Provenance

H96-03 was acquired approximately December 7, 1990. Subsequent records have been continually donated and added to the collection including records from accessions H2002-42, H2011-37, H2013-30, and H2017-17

General

Contact Information

  1. Wyoming State Archives
  2. Barrett Building
  3. 2301 Central Avenue
  4. Cheyenne, WY 82002
  5. Cindy Brown
  6. Email:WYARCHIVE@state.wy.us
  7. (307) 777-7826

General

Processed by:
Wyoming State Archives Staff
Date Completed:
July 9, 2020
Title
Guide to the Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs Collection
Status
Edited Full Draft
Date
© 2022
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in eng

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826