http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 720 http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/search?keyword%3Dphilanthrop*;smode%3Dadvanced;facet-format%3DManuscript%20Collection;facet-format%3DPhotograph%20Collection;f1-subject%3DWomen%20--%20Ohio%20--%20Cleveland%20--%20Societies%20and%20clubs. Results for your query: keyword=philanthrop*;smode=advanced;facet-format=Manuscript Collection;facet-format=Photograph Collection;f1-subject=Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3510.xml The Book and Thimble Club was a women's club whose members were primarily concerned with literary pursuits but occasionally engaged in civic and charitable activities. It was organized in 1890, in Cleveland, Ohio, and became inactive after 1957. The collection consists of correspondence, constitution, by-laws, secretaries' and treasurers' books, attendance book, histories of the club, programs, leaflets, newspaper clippings, and other papers, relating to the activities of the club. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3510.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3946.xml The Cleveland Business and Professional Women's Club was founded in 1919 under the authority of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Since its beginning it has placed an emphasis on education as the basis for professional women's progress in Cleveland, Ohio. It supports laws affecting women's wages and advancement opportunities, vocational training of women, scholarship funds, and public education on national women's issues such as the Equal Rights Amendment. The collection consists of correspondence, minutes, financial reports, annual reports, scrapbooks, membership records, newsletters, national and state convention programs, histories of local and state federations, clippings, and printed materials. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3946.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3616.xml Cleveland Sorosis was a women's cultural and service club founded in 1891 by former members of the Western Reserve Club (est. 1882) which had recently dissolved. Growing membership led to the organization of a separate club for younger women, called Junior Sorosis. One of Sorosis' many special interest departments was the Selover Club, founded for the study of parliamentary law. The collection consists of minutes, yearbooks, correspondence, record books, membership registration and pledge books, an annual report book, an 1894 club annual, a scrapbook, and a club history book. Also included are minutes of the Junior Sorosis and Selover Club. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3616.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS4983.xml The College Club of Cleveland was founded on January 15, 1898 in Cleveland, Ohio. Louise Pope and Carolyn Shipman, two college graduates, were concerned with promoting the "social, philanthropic, and literary interests" of other college-educated women in the Cleveland area. The club started with 88 members from 17 colleges and universities. Miss Pope was elected the first president of the College Club, while Miss Shipman served as the first secretary. The group met twice a month on Monday afternoons. The collection consists of official documents, flyers, letters, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, ledgers, minute books, audit reports, programs, and photographs. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS4983.xml Mon, 01 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5414.xml The College Club of Cleveland was founded on January 15, 1898 in Cleveland, Ohio. Louise Pope and Carolyn Shipman, two college graduates, were concerned with promoting the "social, philanthropic, and literary interests" of other college-educated women in the Cleveland area. The club started with 88 members from 17 colleges and universities. Miss Pope was elected the first president of the College Club, while Miss Shipman served as the first secretary. The group met twice a month on Monday afternoons. The collection consists of official documents, marketing material, newsletters, reports, financial and membership records, and photographs. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5414.xml Mon, 01 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3509.xml The Fortnightly Musical Club was established by Cleveland, Ohio, women in 1894 to sponsor concerts and cultural programs. It later helped establish the Cleveland Music School Settlement and the Cleveland Institute of Music. The collection consists of programs, anniversary folders, a 1970 inventory, yearbooks, bulletins, guest books, scrapbooks, and minutes which also contain correspondence, financial statements, and lists of officers, members and events. Also included are materials from the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3509.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/PG604.xml The Junior League of Cleveland is a women's service organization founded in 1912, in Cleveland, Ohio. The organization's constitution stated that the "object of the League shall be to foster interest among its members in the social, economic, and civic conditions of their community and to make efficient their volunteer service." The organization served the community through various activities such as musical and theatrical performances, volunteer drives, and philanthropy and among other activities to respond to community needs. The collection consists of approximately 2,700 color and black and white photographs depicting Junior League members and events. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/PG604.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3822.xml The Junior League of Cleveland is a women's service organization founded in 1912, in Cleveland, Ohio. The organization's constitution states that the "object of the League shall be to foster interest among its members in the social, economic, and civic conditions of their community and to make efficient their volunteer service." The organization served the community through various activities such as musical and theatrical performances, volunteer drives, and philanthropy and among other activities to respond to the communities needs. New membership requirements are also explained. The collection consists of by-laws, constitutions, annual reports, committee reports, minutes, brochures, pamphlets, magazines, correspondence, scripts, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and blueprints. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3822.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5248.xml The Junior League of Cleveland was a women's service organization founded in 1912, in Cleveland, Ohio. The organization's constitution stated that the "object of the League shall be to foster interest among its members in the social, economic, and civic conditions of their community and to make efficient their volunteer service." The organization served the community through various activities such as musical and theatrical performances, volunteer drives, and philanthropy and among other activities to respond to community needs. The collection consists of annual reports, directories, event programs, financial documents, meeting minutes, newsletters, publicity materials, and yearbooks. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5248.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5306.xml The Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland Alumnae Association (1901-present) was founded in 1901 as the Cleveland Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma in Cleveland, Ohio. The early goal was to demonstrate women's ability of intellectual advancement equal to that of men. In 1938 a Cleveland West Shore Alumnae Association was chartered, causing the name of the Cleveland Alumnae Association to be changed to the Cleveland East Alumnae Association. Around 2003, the Cleveland chapters merged, changing the name back to the Cleveland Alumnae Association. The Cleveland Alumnae Association follows a path set by the parent organization of first supporting its sisters, then participating in local service projects and finally, supporting the greater good. With these goals in mind, they act in a support and advisory role for the undergraduate chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma at John Carroll University, Eta Zeta. They also participate in several philanthropic activities. The collection consists of budgets, correspondence, financial... http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5306.xml Thu, 01 Jan 2015 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5403.xml The Links of Cleveland Incorporated was established in 1950 as a local chapter of a national non-profit, non-partisan volunteer organization of African American women. Beginning with its first president, Rosalind Garvin, the organization committed to educational, cultural, social, and civic activities to raise funds for charitable causes. Recipients of this fundraising have included the Cleveland National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Karamu House; the Eliza Bryant Home; Forest City Hospital; the Jewish Welfare Fund; and, the Phillis Wheatley Association. The collection consists of 66 photographs organized by subject. It also includes 300 slides and 19 negatives. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5403.xml Sun, 01 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS4845.xml The Links of Cleveland Incorporated was established in 1950 as a local chapter of a national non-profit, non-partisan volunteer organization of African American women. Beginning with its first president, Rosalind Garvin, the organization committed to educational, cultural, social, and civic activities to raise funds for charitable causes. Recipients of this fundraising have included the Cleveland National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); Karamu House; the Eliza Bryant Home; Forest City Hospital; the Jewish Welfare Fund; and, the Phillis Wheatley Association. The collection consists of administrative files, correspondence, budgets, financial records, minutes, memoranda, membership lists, newsletters, reports, programs, press releases, subject files, statements, histories, bylaws, guest books, handbooks, publications, transcripts, articles of incorporation, agendas, project files, and presidential files. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS4845.xml Sun, 01 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS4540.xml May Hope Francis was a prominent clubwoman in Cleveland, Ohio, during the 1920s and 1930s. Much of her community work was done through her membership in the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs as member and chairman of its American Citizenship Committee. Mrs. Francis also worked with the City of Cleveland during the tenure of City Manager William R. Hopkins to promote ethnic cultural events and to publicize civic events, including the 1927 reception for Charles A. Lindbergh. In 1929, she helped establish the All Nations Hopkins Testimonial Committee. She was also active in the Women's Organization of the National Retail Druggists Association and the Early Settlers Association of Cuyahoga County. The collection consists of scrapbooks, correspondence, a ledger, and newspaper clippings. Most of the collection relates to Francis' work with the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs and with the City of Cleveland, particularly the reception for Charles A. Lindbergh in 1927, and ethnic programs sponsored by the C... http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS4540.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3247.xml The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Cleveland, Ohio, was a temperance organization founded in 1874 and incorporated in 1880 as the Woman's Christian Temperance League. It was an auxiliary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Ohio. In 1886 it changed its name to the Non-Partisan Woman's Christian Temperance Union. In 1933 it became the Woman's Philanthropic Union. It was also involved in many civic and charitable activities. The collection consists of a constitution, articles of incorporation, minutes of board and committee meetings, letters, and financial records. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS3247.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS4752.xml The Women's Centennial Commission of Cleveland, Ohio, was founded in 1895 as the Women's Auxiliary of the Cleveland Centennial Commission. The group formally became a part of the Cleveland Centennial Commission on September 25, 1895, when its name was changed to the Woman's Department of the Cleveland Centennial Commission. Mary B. Ingham served as the first president, and Catherine Hitchcock Avery was chairman of the executive board. Woman's Day, a part of the centennial celebration, was held July 28, 1896. In December 1896, an aluminum casket time capsule was filled by members and sealed, to be opened one hundred years later in 1996 during the bicentennial of the founding of Cleveland. The casket was given to the Western Reserve Historical Society for safekeeping. In 1898, the executive committee of the Woman's Department became a permanent organization. Each member designated a successor, and yearly meetings were held. In 1921, a second aluminum casket time capsule was prepared, commemorating the one hundr... http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS4752.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS0995.xml The Women's Foreign Missionary Jubilee Committee was an interdenominational fund-raising organization founded in 1860 in Cleveland, Ohio, which supported Christian missions. The collection consists of minutes of meetings, names and addresses of members, pamphlets, broadsides, and some correspondence relating to the jubilee-year celebration, 1911. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS0995.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS1808.xml The Women's Missionary Union of Cleveland Churches was formed in Cleveland, Ohio, to increase members' knowledge of missionary work carried on by all denominations and to stimulate interest in and support for missionary activity. The collection consists of secretaries' books containing a history of the organization, constitution, reports and minutes. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS1808.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5250.xml The Zonta Club of Cleveland is a community service club organized in 1921 by Cleveland, Ohio, business and professional women. Programs have included scholarships, contributions to hospitals, and aid to the elderly and handicapped children. The collection consists of awards, bylaws, club magazines, club newsletters, convention materials, correspondence, credit logs, flyers, invitations, member books and lists, minutes, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and receipts. http://catalog.wrhs.org/collections/view?docId=ead/MS5250.xml Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:00:00 GMT