| | Manuscript Collection | Save | | 1 | Title: | John Whittlesey Walton Family Papers
| | | | Creator: | Walton, John Whittlesey Family | | | | Dates: | 1842-1926 | | | | Abstract: | John Whittlesey Walton (1845-1926) was a prominent Cleveland, Ohio, businessman and philanthropist, Walton started a ship chandlery business and co-founded the Upson-Walton Company in 1893. In 1867, Walton was one of the men responsible for the revival of the YMCA in Cleveland. From 1874-1926, Walton was actively involved in charity, serving during this period as treasurer of the Bethel Associated Charities. Throughout his life, Walton was keenly interested in the field of sociology and in the emerging scientific approach to social work. His daughter, Gladys Walton was involved in numerous dramatic and musical events. The collection consists of a diary of a trip by John Whittlesey Walton to the West Indies in 1895, a map charting the West Indies trip, a collection of his writings (consisting of religious hymns, poetry, and articles), correspondence, his scrapbooks, scrapbooks of Gladys Walton, and newspaper clippings. | | | | Call #: | MS 4229 | | | | Extent: | 1.20 linear feet (2 containers and 3 oversize volumes) | | | | Subjects: | Walton, John Whittlesey, 1845-1926. | Walton family. | Businessmen -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Archives. | West Indies -- Description and travel. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Social life and customs.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 2 | Title: | Former Junior Federation Records
| | | | Creator: | Former Junior Federation | | | | Dates: | 1927-1982 | | | | Abstract: | The Former Junior Federation (f. 1927) was an African American women's social club constituted of the former members of the Junior Federation in Cleveland, Ohio. It was originally called the Gertrude Fisher Club after the founder who molded a group of youngsters into an organization that gathered in each other's homes. The aims of the club were to instill an understanding of the body of culture and thought in the world, to train women to become more efficient club members and better citizens, and to promote service and philanthropy as well as social and cultural interests. In the 1950s they became members of the Council of Colored Women and renamed themselves the Junior Girls Federation. By 1965 they had again changed their name, this time to the Former Junior Federation, but continued their social, civic and friendly activities. The collection consists of a constitution, bylaws, membership rosters, minutes, financial statements, correspondence, clippings, and memorabilia. | | | | Call #: | MS 4235 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Former Junior Federation (Cleveland, Ohio). | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Social conditions. | Women -- Societies and clubs. | African American women -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Social life and customs.
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