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Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Records

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0314

Scope and Contents

The Federation records include histories and documents of the organization since 1892. Included are reports, financial records, documents produced by the Federation and historical materials about some of the member organizations. Topics include support for womens suffrage, establishment of kindergarten, and national health care.

Dates

  • Creation: 1892-2007

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the Library.

Historical Note

The Maine Federation of Women's Clubs was founded in 1892 for the purpose of uniting women's clubs and like organizations...for the promotion of their common interest in education, philanthropy, public welfare, moral values, civics and fine arts.

Extent

17 linear feet (20 boxes)

1 folio folder (2 items)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Federation records include histories and documents of the organization since 1892. Included are reports, financial records, documents produced by the Federation and historical materials about some of the member organizations. Topics include support for womens suffrage, establishment of kindergarten, and national health care.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Deposited by the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs in 1972, 1992, and 2013.

Title
Guide to the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Records
Status
Box And Folder List Available
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for uncoded script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686