Summary Information
Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs. 8th District: Records
1914-1972
- Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs. 8th District
Green Bay Mss 73; Green Bay Micro 18; Micro 701
1.6 c.f. (4 archives boxes) and 3 reels of microfilm (35mm)
UW-Green Bay Cofrin Library / Green Bay Area Research Ctr. (Map)Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
Records of the regional organization of local affiliates of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in ten northeastern Wisconsin counties (Brown, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade [until 1932], Manitowoc [after 1932], Marinette, Oconto, and Outagamie). Included are minutes, annual reports, financial records, clippings, and local club and county federation constitutions, yearbooks, and publications. The district was designated the 9th District from 1914 to 1932.
English
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Biography/History
The Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs, an affiliate of the national General Federation of Women's Clubs, was organized in Milwaukee in October, 1896, incorporating 63 existing clubs in ten districts. The Ninth District, composed of Brown, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Marinette, Oconto, and Outagamie counties, was formally organized in De Pere in May 1914. As a result of revision of the constitution and by-laws, the district became the Eighth District in 1932, adding Manitowoc county and losing Langlade county. Each district elects executive officers who meet in formal session at least once each year to direct the work of the district's clubs. Annually each club reports its activities to the district president who in turn reports to the club president. A convention of the entire membership gathers each spring.
Since its organization the WFWC has promoted civic awareness and responsibility as well as cultural enrichment of individual members and social activities. The clubs of the Eighth District have established and supported local libraries; sponsored educational loan funds, especially for nursing and Indian students; conducted the Helen Mears Art Contest, and the Theodora Youmans Citizenship Award; promoted World War II bond and stamp drives and aided veterans and nurses; and supported conservation work. Other areas of activity include home life, health and safety, and public and international affairs.
Scope and Content Note
This collection provides an overview of the work and activities of the active Eighth District federation throughout its history. The administrative records, in particular, are comprehensive. The Minutes document meetings of the executive board and other administrative groups (1914-1952, 1961-1968), and annual conventions (1914-1952), and contain constitutions, by-laws, and reports (1914-1926). The president's Annual Reports include both reports to the state president concerning district activities, and reports to the district membership about state and district conventions. Advice and tips on presidential procedures and duties are contained in the President's Book. The Financial Records are composed of budgets, treasurer's reports, and a dues ledger. Individual club objectives, programs, and activities may be found in the Club and County Federation Constitutions and in club Yearbooks. A file of Publications contains district convention programs, district membership directories, and miscellaneous material. Press Scrapbooks, 1932-1968, on microfilm, document the activities of the organization on the local, county, district, and to some extent, state levels.
Administrative/Restriction Information
Presented by Mrs. Thomas Zoglman, Lena, Wisconsin, 1977. Accession Number: M77-395
Processed by Menzi Behrnd, October 31, 1978.
Contents List
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Green Bay Mss 73
Box
1
Folder
1-4
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Minutes, 1914-1952, 1961-1968
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Box
2
Folder
1
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Annual Reports, 1924-1946
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Box
2
Folder
2
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President's Book, 1942-1958
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Financial Records
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Box
2
Folder
3-4
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1922-1946
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Box
2
Folder
5
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Dues ledger, 1936-1940
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Box
2
Folder
6
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Club and County Federation Constitutions, 1916-1939
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Yearbooks, 1952-1972
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Box
2
Folder
7-8
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A-Gi
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Box
3
Folder
1-6
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Gr-T
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Publications
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Box
4
Folder
1
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Convention Programs, 1940-1966
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Box
4
Folder
2
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Directories, 1930-1932, 1942-1960
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Box
4
Folder
3
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Miscellaneous, 1936-1958
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Box
4
Folder
4
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Miscellany, 1927-1965
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Green Bay Micro 18/Micro 702
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Press Scrapbooks
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Reel
1
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Volumes 1-6, 1932-1948
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Reel
2
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Volumes 7-12, 1948-1961
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Reel
3
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Volumes 12-13, 1948-1968
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Reel
3
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Volume 14, Outline history of local clubs, circa 1940
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Reel
3
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Volume 15, DePere Women's Club, 1934-1935
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Reel
3
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Volume 16, Niagara Women's Club, 1958-1965
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Reel
3
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Volume 17, History and Landmarks, 1934-1938
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