Smith Club of Philadelphia Records, 1924-[ongoing]
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Smith Club of Philadelphia Records
Smith Club of Philadelphia
Biographical History for: Smith Club of Philadelphia Records
Historical Note The Smith Club of Philadelphia was founded in 1923 with 103 original members. President William A. Neilson played a large part in organizing many of the club's early programs, which commonly included talks by Smith alumae and faculty, as well as other local professionals. The club has a history of participating in many of the Alumnae Club traditions, such as pecan sales, teas for accepted and graduating students, and scholarship funds for local Smithies. The club has also hosted a number of more unique activities, such as theater benefits from Treasure Island (1924) to Mame (1996).
The Smith Club of Philadelphia Records were donated over a period of time to the Smith College Archives from a variety of sources.
Scope and Contents of the Collection Minutes and correspondence make up the large majority of this collection. Minutes of general and executive board meetings give a detailed record of club business and programs, as well as attendance. The correspondence is between board members, club members, and various members of Smith College faculty and staff. Additionally present are financial records, comprised of treasurer's reports, budgets, and receipts of college and scholarship gifts. Various materials such as program invitations, newspaper clippings, and reports on benefits, scholarships, and 7-college relations are also included.
The records are open for research according to the regulations of the Smith College Archives without any additional restrictions.
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the documents must be requested from the Smith College Archives. Smith College owns copyright to any published material relating to college events and activities. Provenance and copyright ownership of other materials is unknown and researchers are responsible for determining any question of copyright.
- 90. Alumnae Association
List of Board Members and Reports on New Jersey Representatives 1957-72
President's Notes and Mailings 1962-70
Minutes 1924-40
Minutes and Correspondence 1940-52
Miscellaneous 1948-49
Miscellaneous 1950-51
Miscellaneous 1951-52
Minutes and Records (2 folders) 1955-58
Minutes and Records 1962-66
Minutes and Records 1966-68
Minutes and Records 1968-70
Minutes and Records 1970-72
Minutes and Records 1972-74
Minutes and Records 1974-76
Minutes and Records 1976-77
Minutes and Records 1977-79
Minutes 1981-86
Minutes 1987-90
Minutes 1991-97
Correspondence 1980s-90s
Clippings and Program Invitations 1980s, n.d.
Programs/Meetings and Officer Lists 1982-96
Financial Records and Treasurer's Reports 1982-97
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (1 of 3) 1940-47
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (2 of 3) 1940-47
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (3 of 3) 1940-47
Notebook - Club Records (1 of 2) 1946-47
Notebook - Club Records (2 of 2) 1946-47
Notebook - Minutes (1 of 3) 1953-59
Notebook - Minutes (2 of 3) 1953-59
Notebook - Minutes (3 of 3) 1953-59
Notebook - Club Records (1 of 3) 1952-53
Notebook - Club Records (2 of 3) 1952-53
Notebook - Club Records (3 of 3) 1952-53
Notebook - Club Records (1 of 4) 1954-57
Notebook - Club Records (2 of 4) 1954-57
Notebook - Club Records (3 of 4) 1954-57
Notebook - Club Records (4 of 4) 1954-57
Notebook - Club Records (1 of 5) 1958-60
Notebook - Club Records (2 of 5) 1958-60
Notebook - Club Records (3 of 5) 1958-60
Notebook - Club Records (4 of 5) 1958-60
Notebook - Club Records (5 of 5) 1958-60
Notebook - Minutes (1 of 2) 1959-66
Notebook - Minutes (2 of 2) 1959-66
Notebook - Minutes (1 of 2) 1979-84
Notebook - Minutes (2 of 2) 1979-84
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (1 of 4) 1978-80
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (2 of 4) 1978-80
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (3 of 4) 1978-80
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (4 of 4) 1978-80
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (1 of 3) 1980-82
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (2 of 3) 1980-82
Notebook - Minutes and Club Records (3 of 3) 1980-82
Notebook - Minutes 1984-86
Notebook - Club Records 1986-88