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Women -- Ohio -- Dayton -- Societies, etc.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Burroughs Nature Study Club Records (MS-633)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-633
Abstract

This collection contains the day-to-day dealings of the Burroughs Nature Study Club. The Burroughs Nature Study Club is a women’s social club created in 1915 in Centerville, Ohio through the shared interest of its members in John Burroughs’ nature books. This collection spans from 1986 to 2014 with the bulk dates from 2003 to 2014. The records of the Burroughs Nature Study Club include by-laws, meeting minutes, budgets, membership reports, correspondences, and club memorabilia.

Dates: 1986 - 2014; Majority of material found within 2003 - 2014

Centerville Garden Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-524
Summary/Abstract

The Centerville Garden Club, located near Dayton, Ohio, was established in 1930. The records consist almost entirely of scrapbooks with both internal and external material on the club. The materials are photographs, newspaper clippings, booklets containing a list of events, members and officers, certificates, awards and thank you notes.

Dates: 1930-2006; Majority of material found in 1980-2006

College Women's Club of Dayton Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-315
Abstract

Established in 1907, the College Women's Club of Dayton (CWC) continues to meet monthly during the fall, winter, and spring months for the purpose of uniting "alumnae of institutions of higher learning, and to foster an interest in higher education." The club continues to promote higher education, offer continuing education through study groups, and encourage service to the community. The collection contains financial, administrative, and membership records.

Dates: 1907-2018

Dayton Federation of Women's Clubs Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-187
Abstract

Records include annual reports, programs, meeting minutes, membership records, and scrapbooks containing clippings and photographs pertaining to the club's activities. Founded in 1907, the Dayton Federation of Women's Clubs is an amalgamation of Dayton area women's organizations and is engaged locally in charitable, educational and social activities.

Dates: 1907-2007

Delphinium Garden Club of Dayton Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-463
Abstract

The collection includes minutes, reports, notes, program information, newspaper clippings, and photographs from the Delphinium Garden Club of Dayton, Ohio. These items were collected by members of the Delphinium Garden Club of Dayton and document the organizations history, activity, and community involvement from its creation in 1931 until 2012. The club is still active in the community today.

Dates: 1931-2012

Four Seasons Garden Club Records (MS-131)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-131
Abstract

The Four Seasons Garden Club is a women's organization founded in 1928 to raise money for beautification projects around the Dayton area. The records contain meeting minutes, membership records, president's papers, annual reports, financial records, correspondence, program files, yearbooks, and photographs.

Dates: 1928-2006

Friday Afternoon Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-290
Abstract

The Friday Afternoon Club was founded in 1893 as a literary club for women in the Dayton area. Aside from academic and literary studies, the Friday Afternoon club also enjoys social events such as lectures, plays and picnics. Still in existence, the club meets every other Friday at the homes of its members. The collection consists of minutes and membership rosters, financial records, yearly programs, and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1893-2014

Greenview Garden Club History Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-535
Abstract

The Greenview Garden Club, established 1957, is located in Englewood, Ohio. This collection is comprised of meeting minutes, agendas, letters, photographs, awards and scrapbooks created by the Greenview Garden Club. These materials date from 1957-2016. Also included in this collection are records of the work of Greenview Garden Club Members volunteering for the Stillwater Sanitarium and the creation and maintaining of the Herb Garden at Aullwood Farms.

Dates: 1957 - 2018

Helen Hunt Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-228
Abstract

The Helen Hunt Club was a women's literary organization founded in 1891 by a group of Dayton school teachers. The group studied and read papers on literary subjects and produced a play each year. Records consist of a constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, club programs, correspondence, and the manuscript of a novel written by several club members ca. 1910.

Dates: 1891-1950

Junior League of Dayton Records (MS-516)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-516
Abstract The Junior League of Dayton Records document a nonprofit organization of women committed to educating the community, developing the potential of women, and improving the quality of life in the Miami Valley. Dayton’s Junior League was the second of its kind in Ohio, in affiliation with the Junior League of America, and was established in 1920. Since its commencement, the League has provided support through member led volunteer work, educational opportunities, fundraisers, and monetary...
Dates: 1919-2015