The Glass Valley Homemakers Club collection consists of a secretary's book dated from the time of the council's establishment in 1950-1952 and from 1963-1972, 1974-1985, 1987-1990, 1992-1993 and 1995. The the bulk of the remainder of the material includes several scrapbooks dating from 1952-1988. The first scrapbook (1952-1973) was started by Ann Edgar and subsequently added to by Dorothy Killian. There are individual scrapbooks for the years 1952-1977. Rounding out the collection are cultural arts reports, 1974; home demonstration project leader books, 1936-1938; newsletters from the Pierce County family living agent, 1994-1995; new clippings, 1992-1993, undated, and miscellaneous handouts, undated.
The Secretary's books were the official record books of the club. The books contained forms in triplicate so copies of the club's minutes, attendance record and activities could be sent to the county's Family Living Agent (Home Economist). Some of the books are missing (1953-1962, 1973-1986, 1991 and 1994).
The scrapbooks document the activities and concerns of the club through newspaper clippings, letters, photographs, pamphlets, certificates and other miscellaneous items. These scrapbooks portray the club's commitment to community education as well as its recreational activities. Present are newspaper clippings on local 4H and FFA activities, articles dealing with the activities of UW-River Falls students, and clippings on local and state elections and other important events. Also included is the correspondence of Dorothy Killian with state and federal officials concerning the area's environment, education and other topics. The scrapbooks contain programs, photographs, certificates and other items concerning the group's activities such as their annual attendance at the St. Croix Valley Summer Theatre, their 1979 tour of Stillwater, Minnesota and their tea-tasting program (recipes included). The scrapbooks also contain the programs from monthly meetings and annual conferences as well as the Extension Homemaker Newsletter.
The Home Demonstration Project Leader Books are a record of demonstrations in cooking, clothing management and sewing conducted by members of the River Falls friendship club for the benefit of the club from 1936-1938. The record contains an attendance roll including specific information on the family needs of the attendees and questions about the project's success answered by the project leaders.
