| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 4 | Title: | Cleveland Sorosis Records
| | | | Creator: | Cleveland Sorosis | | | | Dates: | 1891-1974 | | | | Abstract: | 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. | | | | Call #: | MS 3616 | | | | Extent: | 3.01 linear feet (3 containers and 1 oversized folder) | | | | Subjects: | Cleveland Sorosis. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women in charitable work.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 5 | Title: | Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland Records, Series II
| | | | Creator: | Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland | | | | Dates: | 1959-1980 | | | | Abstract: | The Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland was organized in 1902 as the City Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1904 it changed its name to the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1930 it became the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. Its purpose has always been to coordinate the educational, civic, and welfare activities of women's clubs in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. The collection consists of annual reports and official directories. | | | | Call #: | MS 4112 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 6 | Title: | Research Club of Cleveland Records
| | | | Creator: | Research Club of Cleveland | | | | Dates: | 1895-1959 | | | | Abstract: | The Research Club of Cleveland was a woman's social and study club in Cleveland, Ohio, which included bi-weekly luncheon meetings at members' homes, with yearly meetings centered around specific topics. The majority of members were retired or former school teachers. The club was founded in 1895 as the Avery Literary Circle, became the Minerva Literary Club by 1898, and the Research Club in 1905. It disbanded in 1959 due to the declining health and age of the members. The collection consists of minutes, annual reports, yearly program booklets containing topics, names and addresses of members, constitutions and bylaws of the club, newspaper articles about the club, correspondence, and attendance lists. | | | | Call #: | MS 4437 | | | | Extent: | 0.80 linear feet (2 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Research Club (Cleveland, Ohio) -- Archives. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 8 | Title: | Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland East Alumnae Association Records, Series II
| | | | Creator: | Kappa Kappa Gamma Cleveland East Alumnae Association | | | | Dates: | 1966-2008 | | | | Abstract: | 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 reports, histories, and a scrapbook. | | | | Call #: | MS 5306 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Greek letter societies -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Charities. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 9 | Title: | Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland Records, Series III
| | | | Creator: | Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland | | | | Dates: | 1982-1992 | | | | Abstract: | Organized in 1902 as the City Federation of Women's Clubs, the organization changed its name to the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs in 1904. In 1930, the name changed again to the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. The organization's purpose has always been to coordinate the educational, civic, and welfare activities of women's clubs in the Cleveland, Ohio area. The collection consists of official directories. | | | | Call #: | MS 5045 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 16 | Title: | Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland Records
| | | | Creator: | Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland | | | | Dates: | 1902-1974 | | | | Abstract: | The Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland was organized in 1902 in Cleveland, Ohio, as the City Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1904 it changed its name to the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1930 it became the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. Its purpose has always been to coordinate the educational, civic and welfare activities of women's clubs in the Cleveland area. The collection consists of annual reports, financial reports, histories, newspaper clippings, and letters of appreciation. | | | | Call #: | MS 3545 | | | | Extent: | 4.00 linear feet (6 containers and 21 oversize volumes) | | | | Subjects: | Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women volunteers in social service -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 18 | 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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| Photograph Collection | Requires cookie* | | 19 | Title: | Junior League of Cleveland Photographs
| | | | Creator: | Junior League of Cleveland | | | | Dates: | 1910-2005 | | | | Abstract: | 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. | | | | Call #: | PG 604 | | | | Extent: | 2.30 linear feet (4 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | Women volunteers in social service -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women in charitable work. | Amateur theater -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 20 | Title: | Book and Thimble Club Records
| | | | Creator: | Book and Thimble Club | | | | Dates: | 1890-1957 | | | | Abstract: | 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. | | | | Call #: | MS 3510 | | | | Extent: | 2.01 linear feet (5 containers and 1 oversize folder) | | | | Subjects: | Book and Thimble Club (Cleveland, Ohio) | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies and clubs. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives.
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