Constitution, By-Laws, List of Officers, Members, 1927
Scope and Contents
The Directories, Membership Rosters and Yearbooks issued by the Club may prove to be successive generations of essentially the same publication, as it evolved through time, or was handling differently under different leadership generations.
The early yearbooks were typical of yearbooks of other organizations of that time, including the names of officers and members, and the constitution and bylaws of the organization.
The later membership rosters were essentially the same publication, but now including pictures of leaders, and contact information for members, including the first name of the wife. Being still a male dominated organization, one can find the names of single males included in this directory, but are hard pressed to find a single female member listed.
The most recent manifestation of this document currently in the collection, from 1998/1999, is call the Directory/Year Book. Womens are now pictured among the Club's leaders. Still a couple dominated organization, there are men and women singles occasionally found. A newer section gives information on Reciprocal Clubs in other cities, and there is more emphasis on the Athletic Club aspect of the organization, as well as space rental information. Email addresses and cell phone numbers are not yet prominent in the directory information, though can be expected in later directories.
Dates
- 1927
Extent
From the Collection: 20.4 Linear Feet (36 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
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Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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