Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Collection Finding Aid MS074

Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Collection Finding Aid MS074


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Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library

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Alexandria, VA 22314
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Gregory Pierce

Repository
Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library
Identification
MS074
Title
Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Collection (MS074) 1914-1945
URL:
https://alexlibraryva.libraryhost.com/repositories/2/resources/142
Quantity
.42 Linear Feet, 1 box
Creator
Green, Esther Holiday, 1889-1981
Creator
Cummings, Helen Norris, 1865-1949
Creator
Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[item identification], Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Collection, MS074, Alexandria Library, Local History and Special Collections, Alexandria, Virginia.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the Esther H. Green estate, 198u.


Biographical / Historical

The Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs was organized in 1907 in Lynchburg, VA. It joined the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1910 and currently operates as the GFWC Virginia out of Tuckahoe, Virginia. Helen Norris Cummings served as president of the VFWC from 1915-1917 and remained active in the organization until her death in 1949. Esther Green served as the corresponding secretary in 1922 and remained involved until her death in 1981.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials collected by Esther Green and Helen Cummings during their time as members of the VFWC. Within this collection are letters and correspondences, Federation yearbooks, meeting minutes, and membership applications.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • General Federation of Women's Clubs of Virginia
  • Letters.
  • Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
  • Women's Clubs -- Virginia

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Cummings, Helen Norris, 1865-1949
  • Green, Esther Holiday, 1889-1981

Container List

Series I: Correspondence
  • Text box: 1 folder: 1
    Helen Norris Cummings
    1917-1936
  • Text box: 1 folder: 3
    Esther H. Green
    1921
  • Text box: 1 folder: 3
    Miscellaneous
    1921-1934
Series II: Printed Material
  • Text box: 1 folder: 4
    Clippings
    1916-1937
  • Text box: 1 folder: 5
    Invitations
    1916-1917
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains invitations to conventions and annual meetings of Women's Clubs outside Virginia.

  • Books box: 1 folder: 6
    Yearbooks
    1937-1945
  • Text box: 1 folder: 7
    Miscellaneous
    1917-1939
Series III: Financial Documents
  • Text box: 1 folder: 8
    Financial Documents
    1921-1922
Series IV: Proceedings and Meetings
  • Text box: 1 folder: 9
    Convention
    1921
  • Text box: 1 folder: 10
    Convention
    1938
  • Text box: 1 folder: 11
    Committee Reports
    1922-1935
  • Text box: 1 folder: 12
    Committee Meeting Minutes
    1920-1935
  • Text box: 1 folder: 13
    Constitutions and Resolutions
Series V: Club History Surveys
  • Text box: 1 folder: 14
    Club History Surveys
    Scope and Contents

    This folder contains a large assortment of history surveys from various women's clubs all around Virginia. The VFWC sent the survey out, asking about membership, leadership, and history of each club. The dates are not always known, but some indicate they were filled out in the 1920s.

Series VI: Applications for Membership
  • Text box: 1 folder: 15
    Completed Applications for Membership
    1916-1919
  • Text box: 1 folder: 16
    Completed Applications for Membership
    1920-1923
Series VII: Artifacts
  • Realia box: 1 folder: 17
    Convention Ribbons
    1914-1937
Series VIII: Miscellaneous
  • Text box: 1 folder: 18
    Miscellaneous Notes