| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women,
Cleveland Club Scrapbook
| | | | Creator: | National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women, Cleveland Club | | | | Dates: | 1956-1972 | | | | Abstract: | The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women (f. 1935) is a national nonprofit organization founded in New York City whose mission is to "promote and protect the interests of African American business and professional women; to serve as a bridge for young people seeking to enter business and the professions; to improve the quality of life in the local and global communities; and to foster good fellowship." It contains six districts in the United States and one international division. The Cleveland Club is a part of the North Central District of the national organization which was founded in 1965. The Cleveland Club provides leadership development and networking opportunities to professional working women in Cleveland and northeast Ohio. It also awards college scholarships to youth and increases awareness of economic, educational, and other social issues facing the Black community through community service. The organization's most popular event, the Annual Founder's Day Breakfast, attracts local and national speakers to discuss a variety of domestic and international topics, as well as honoring women's occupational achievements and commitment to volunteerism with professional and student awards, and the prestigious Sojourner Truth Award. The collection consists of articles, certificates, correspondence, event programs, invitations, lists, newspaper clippings, notes, photographs, and tickets. | | | | Call #: | MS 5107 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 oversize volume) | | | | Subjects: | National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Cleveland Club. | African American women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | African American businesspeople -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Professional associations -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women in community organization -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 2 | Title: | Lecture Recital Club Records, Series II
| | | | Creator: | Lecture Recital Club | | | | Dates: | 1945-1986 | | | | Abstract: | The Lecture Recital Club was a Cleveland, Ohio, woman's club founded in 1908 to present music and literature in lectures and recitals. Active members were amateur and professional artists who performed in recitals hosted by associate members. The collection consists of constitutions and bylaws, minutes, membership lists, financial materials, programs, and general administrative materials. | | | | Call #: | MS 4487 | | | | Extent: | 0.60 linear feet (2 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Lecture Recital Club -- Archives. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Music -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. | Literature -- Societies, etc. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 3 | Title: | Swiss Society Records
| | | | Creator: | Swiss Society | | | | Dates: | 1872-1970 | | | | Abstract: | The Swiss Society was created in 1872 as the Schweizerischen Unterstuetzungs Verein by a group of members from the Swiss male chorus, then known as the Schweizer Gesang Verein Gruetli Bund, in Cleveland, Ohio. A mutual aid society for those of Swiss descent, the Swiss Society provided not only insurance to members, but also sought to preserve and nurture the German-Swiss culture, language, and literature. In 1873, the Swiss Society affiliated itself as a branch society with the Gruetli Bund der Vereinigten Staaten von Nord Amerika, which later became the North American Swiss Alliance. In 1881, the Society reorganized as the Schweizer Verein von Cleveland, Ohio. In 1885, the Swiss Society in Cleveland was elected as the executive society for the North American Swiss Alliance. By 1942, the group officially adopted the English name of Swiss Society and was still in operation in 1994. The Swiss Ladies Aid Society was closely associated with the Swiss Society and was originally known as the Schweizer Frauen Unterstuetzungs Verein. It was founded in 1887 in order to support women who were Swiss born, of Swiss descent or married to a Swiss man, and to provide health insurance, comradery, and promote efforts to maintain the German-Swiss language. Eventually the Ladies Aid Society also became an affiliate of the North American Swiss Alliance. The collection consists of minutes, financial records, and member policies. The collection includes the records of the Swiss Ladies Aid Society. | | | | Call #: | MS 4683 | | | | Extent: | 6.60 linear feet (6 containers, 11 oversize volumes) | | | | Subjects: | Swiss Society (Cleveland, Ohio). | Swiss Ladies Aid Society (Cleveland, Ohio). | Swiss -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Swiss -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. | Swiss -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Genealogy. | Swiss Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Friendly societies -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 4 | Title: | Women's Advertising Club of Cleveland
| | | | Creator: | Women's Advertising Club of Cleveland | | | | Dates: | 1919-1991 | | | | Abstract: | The Women's Advertising Club of Cleveland, Ohio, is a professional association of women in the advertising and public relations industry in Cleveland. It was founded in 1919 by several of the first women copy writers and commercial artists in the city. Early members included DuMont Grant, advertising manager of Halle Brothers Company, and Freda Gonder, Belle Hoffman, and Ruth Jenkins of the May Company. Others were employed in various advertising offices of department stores and women's specialty shops. As advertising expanded and more women found employment in the field, the club soon included those working in radio and television broadcasting, public relations, printing, direct mail, ad specialties, and newspapers. In addition to professional concerns, the group maintained an extensive social schedule, including benefit activities and community contests. Betty Ott was an active member of the club. The collection consists of minutes, committee reports, correspondence, publications and printed material, financial reports, membership rosters, conference materials, program information, and scrapbook material. | | | | Call #: | MS 4570 | | | | Extent: | 5.40 linear feet (6 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Women's Advertising Club of Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women in advertising -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Advertising -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Professional associations -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Trade associations -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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