FARM BUREAU DOCUMENTS
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Scope and Contents
The Freedom Township Women's Club Records measure 21 linear inches and date from 1923 to 1998. They primarily consist of secretary's books (1948-1989) and scrapbooks (1923-1989). A history, as well as a few miscellaneous records, correspondence, and photographs complete this exemplary collection of a rural women's club from its inception in 1923 to its last meeting in 1989. The records illustrate typical social and cultural activities of farm women throughout this period.
The history of the Freedom Township Women's Club, written by long-time club member Dorothy Place in 1998, describes the major events of the club. The secretary's books include minutes, records of meetings from 1948 to 1989, and loose papers taken from the books.
A scrapbook for 1923 to 1948 was compiled for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the club. Photocopies of this scrapbook follow the originals. This and subsequent scrapbooks contain lists of elected officers, photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, project reports, plays, attendance records, the 1934 Swastika Club Cookbook, and other memorabilia.
Miscellaneous Farm Bureau papers (1960), correspondence from the fiftieth anniversary reunion tea (1973), 4-H Foundation honorary certificates (undated), and several loose photographs complete the club records. Many more photographs of club activities and members can be found in the scrapbooks.
Dates
- Creation: 1923-1998
Creator
- From the Collection: Freedom Township Women's Club (Palo Alto County, Iowa) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The records are open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 21.00 linear inches
From the Collection: Photographs in boxes 1-4. boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu