GFWC, 1940-1954, n.d.
Scope and Contents
Divided into the following subseries as follows:
General Correspondence subseries (1920-1957, n.d.) contains numerous letters to and from the GRFWC concerning their activities. The correspondence reflects the organization's concern with local issues and their cooperation with various other organizations and institutions in social activism and World War II related service. A substantial portion of the series relates to everyday business proceedings of the Federation and matters between it and it's affiliated clubs. Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs Correspondence subseries (1936-56, n.d.) includes correspondence between the GRFWC and the MSFWC. A majority of the letters concern preparations for the 1939 State Convention held in Grand Rapids. Other letters deal with local members' positions on MSFWC committees.
General Federation of Women's Clubs Correspondence subseries (1940-54, n.d.) consists of the correspondence between the GRFWC and the GFWC. The letters primarily represent the activities of the Safety Committee and war-related topics.
Postal Cards subseries (1933-55, n.d.) contains correspondence in the form of postal cards with information of a diverse nature.
Telegrams subseries (1937-48, n.d.) includes 8 miscellaneous telegrams to and/or from Federation members on all levels.
Dates
- 1896-1997
Extent
From the Collection: 12.67 Linear Feet (Nineteen boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org