Dyersville Women's Club records

Collection

Identifier: IWA1191

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Scope and Contents

The Dyersville Women’s Club records date from 1930 to 1957 and measure 2.5 linear inches (1 box). The bulk of the collection deals with the administrative affairs of the club. Detailed meeting minutes discuss club affairs such as meeting topics, service projects, and member information.

Dates

Creation: 1930 - 1957

Creator

Dyersville Women's Club (Organization)

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. However, copyright status for some collection materials may be unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owner. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility and potential liability based on copyright infringement for any use rests exclusively and solely with the user. Users must properly acknowledge the Iowa Women’s Archives, The University of Iowa Libraries, as the source of the material. For further information, visit https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/sc/services/rights/

Biographical / Historical

The Dyersville Women’s Club was founded in Dyersville, Iowa in 1930. The club had a mission of self-improvement, dissemination of a broader culture, and interest in the welfare of the community. The club engaged in several community service projects such as sponsoring a troop of girl scouts, raising money for the Red Cross and disabled veterans, and creating Christmas boxes for children. The club federated with Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1930.