Danish Ladies Aid Society

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IWA1314

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Danish Ladies Aid Society records date from 1977 to 1983 and measure .25 linear inches. They are housed in the SCVF. The records consist of one spiral notebook containing administrative records from the club, including meeting minutes, bank statements, and updates from members.

Dates

Existence: 1977

Conditions Governing Access

The records are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by the donor has been transferred to the University of Iowa.

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Biographical / Historical

The Danish Ladies Aid Society was organized by migrants from Denmark in the nineteenth century. It served as a religious, recreational, and cultural hub.

The Danish Ladies Aid Society of Raleigh, North Carolina, met from 1977 to 1983. They held small gatherings with members and celebrated holidays and special events together.