A Guide to the Richmond Jaycees records, 1936-2006 Richmond Jaycee records, 1936-2006 37705

A Guide to the Richmond Jaycees records, 1936-2006

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 37705


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Repository
The Library of Virginia
Accession Number
37705
Title
Richmond Jaycees records, 1936-2006
Extent
63.45 cu. ft. (142 boxes)
Creator
Richmond Jaycees
Language
English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Privacy protected and confidential information is restricted from public access for 75 years. Restricted records in this collection have been sealed but not removed from the collection.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Richmond Jaycees. Records, 1936-2006. Accession 37705. Organization records collection, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Richmond Jaycees, September 2000. Accession 50387 added to the collection April 2012, gift of Cameron B. Kerns, Harrisonburg.

Historical Information

The Richmond Jaycees were founded on 15 May 1936 by a group of fifty men who came together as charter members. Originally known as the Richmond Junior Board of Trade, the organization was incorporated 3 September 1940. By 1945 the Richmond Chamber of Commerce commended the Richmond Junior Board of Trade for its work and suggested that the organization change its name to the Junior Chamber of Commerce in order to conform to the national organization's name. The new title of Junior Chamber of Commerce became official on 28 June 1946. The group again changed its name in 1969, to the Richmond Jaycees. Initially created as a group for young, male professionals it would not be until after a 1984 Minnesota court case that the United States Jaycees allowed females to become members of the organization.

Scope and Content

Records, 1936-2006, of the Richmond Jaycees, a volunteer, civic-based organization located in Richmond, Virginia. The records include agendas, bylaws, clippings, correspondence, financial records, manuals, membership applications and rosters, minutes, newsletters, photographs, and reports. Of interest are the Project files (Series III), that detail the Richmond Jaycees' extensive charity work, including such projects as the Special Olympics and Little Santa Christmas Party for underprivileged children; public outreach programs such as helping the elderly and Get-out-the-vote campaigns; community-related projects such as the Richmond Christmas Parade; and fund raising projects such as an annual Christmas tree sale. The collection also includes numerous photographs of members, volunteer and social events.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into the following series:

Series I. Administrative Files, 1936-2002 Series II. Newsletters, 1943-2005 Series III. Project Files, 1956-2002 Series IV. Photographs, 1975-1997 Series V. Miscellaneous, 1964-1980 Accession 50387. Additional Richmond Jaycees Records, 2002-2006

Contents List

Series I. Administration Files , 1936-2002 .
Boxes 1-18
Extent: 18 boxes.

This series consists of files related to the day-to-day running of the Richmond Jaycees, including agendas and minutes of board meetings, by-laws, contracts, financial records, membership rosters, histories, reports, and United States Jaycee handbooks and procedures. Of note is the correspondence of several Richmond Jaycees presidents, 1981-1994. Also included are membership applications and activities records, 1938-1990, which are closed due to privacy protected information (Boxes 12-18).

The series is arranged alphabetically by folder title.

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Series II. Newsletters , 1943-2005 .
Boxes 19-23
Extent: 5 boxes.

This series consists of newsletters created by the Richmond Jaycees to supply meeting and activities information to its membership. The newsletters have had several titles over the years. It first appeared as "As Jaycees See," then became "The Jaycees News Letter," before finally changing its name to "Jaybill."

Arranged chronologically.

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Series III. Project Files , 1956-2002 .
Boxes 24-133
Extent: 110 boxes.

This series consists of files created for the various projects conducted by the Richmond Jaycees. These projects range from the planning of meetings related to Jaycee membership to charity events, fund raising activities, and community outreach. The Project files include descriptions of the project, budget, time line for implementation, correspondence, and often photographs taken during the project. Include are projects relating to Camp Virginia, Candidates Night, Christmas Parade, Christmas Tree Sales, Dribble and Shoot, Drive for the Blind, Get Out the Vote, Halloween Tours, International Night, James River Clean-Up, Golf Tournaments, Little Santa Christmas Party, Model General Assembly, Outing for Underprivileged Children, Outstanding Young Farmer, Project W.A.R.M., Richmond Marathon, Soap Box Derby, Special Olympics, Travelland, Voter Registration, and Youth and Sports Activities. Also included are files relating to specific sections in the organization, such as Chapter Development and Management, Community Development, Individual Development, Management Development, Membership Development and Socials, and Ways and Means. Also included are files relating to state conventions, Jaycee week, public relations, and elections of officers.

Arranged alphabetically by folder title.

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Series IV. Photographs, 1975-1997 .
Boxes 134-140
Extent: 7 boxes.

This series consists mostly of extra photographs taken for inclusion in project files. The photographs detail many of the group's activities such as meetings, socials, Beach Music Festival and other events.

Arranged alphabetically by folder title.

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Series V. Miscellaneous , 1964-1980 .
Box 141
Extent: 1 box.

This series consists of two audio cassettes of speeches given at Richmond Jaycees meeting, a tee shirt from Camp Virginia Jaycees, and a banner from the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Accession 53087. Additional Richmond Jaycees Records , 2002-2006 .
Box 140
Extent: 1 folder.

This accession was added to the collection in April 2012. It includes programs for Installation Nights, Board of Directors meeting agendas, and two issues of The Jaybill (March 2006, May 2006).

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