Wednesday Club Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2000.011

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Wednesday Club Collection contains a significant amount of materials on women’s club history. Additional materials are on the advancement of women’s knowledge and women’s public service, and in particular, the development of the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The collection consists of minute books, photographs, memorabilia, roll booklets from 1902 to 1990, copies of the Missouri Club Woman newsletter from 1972 to 1990 (incomplete series), and assorted scrapbooks of the club.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1902-2003, Bulk [1930-1965]

Conditions Governing Access

Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants as stipulated by the United State copyright law.

Rights Statement

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Biographical / Historical

The Wednesday Club was founded in Cape Girardeau, Missouri in 1902 as a literary club for women that later evolved into a public service organization. The association was part of the Missouri Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC). Many early members were women faculty from Southeast Missouri State University, and early meetings were held on campus.

Extent

8.0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Materials relating to the Wednesday Club of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, a literary and public service club for women. The club was part of the Missouri Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs. The collection consists of minute books, photographs, memorabilia, roll booklets, Missouri Club Woman newsletters and scrapbooks.