Guide to the Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs Collection
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
- Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs (Organization)
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
- Wyoming State Archives
- Barrett Building
- 2301 Central Avenue
- Cheyenne, WY 82002
- Cindy Brown
- Email:WYARCHIVE@state.wy.us
- (307) 777-7826
General
- Processed by:
- Wyoming State Archives Staff
- Date Completed:
- July 9, 2020
Creator
- Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs (Organization)
- 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
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov