Women's Studies Archives

The United Ladies' Sewing Circle collection includes minutes, financial records, newspaper clippings, and one photograph from the German Ladies' Sewing Club, later renamed the United Ladies' Sewing Circle. Virtually all records are included in the collection, ranging from 1895-1985.

The records of the Willing Workers of the Providence Methodist Episcopal Church of Waterville, Ohio, date from 1912 to 1973. The minutes document the history and activities of this religious, charitable, and social organization.

Minutes of an organization involved with the establishment of a Rest Room in Ada, Ohio.

Yearbook and clippings (1952-1953) and minute books (1967-19979) of a Weston, Ohio garden club.

Songbook, adapted from popular tunes, for unidentified women's club; inside front cover inscribed Mrs. Edward Joseph.

The records of the Union Corners Club date from 1922 to 1974. The history of this organization is reflected in the one-half linear foot of minutes, yearbooks, and scrapbooks. Also included is a paper documenting the history of the Club and two membership books from the Erie County Federation of Women's Clubs.

The Toledo District, United Methodist Women records, ranging from 1976-1990, consists of executive committee minutes, annual meeting minutes, standing rules, and treasurer's reports.

Minutes (1968-1977), programs, newsclippings, and other scrapbook material of a Toledo, Ohio garden club.

This collection consists of meeting minutes of the Webster Homemakers' Club (Webster Township, Wood County, Ohio) and membership lists.

Minute books, with minor correspondence and some clippings.

Minute book of Bucyrus, Ohio women's auxiliary to local G.A.R. post.

Organizational records including member list, minutes, and printed material.

Organizational records including Board minutes, clippings, and a speech delivered in 1951.

The records of the Amsden, Ohio, Woman's Christian Temperance Union date from 1907 to 1977. The history of this religious anti-alcohol and tobacco activist group is reflected in one linear foot of minutes, membership and financial records, correspondence, reminiscences, newspaper clippings, workbooks, recipes, songbooks, handbooks, pamphlets, newsletters, programs, and photos.

The records contained in this collection, which span the years 1906-1969, present the history, activities, and beliefs of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). These records include minutes, correspondence, reports, WCTU publications, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, programs, and the personal papers of Sarah Berlekamp Smith, an important member of the Bettsville, Ohio, WCTU.

Organizational records including constitution, by-laws, minutes, and financial records, primarily associated with the operation of a public rest room for the Village of Put-in-Bay and other improvements in the Park.

Yearbook and membership list of a Bryan, Ohio women's club.

Minutes of the Alumni Home Council, with additional clippings and member lists.

Minutes of meetings, membership lists, and attendance records.

Listing of duties and rules established for the Works Progress Administration in Ohio for workers as Housekeeping Aides, signed by foreman Thelma L. Rothgeb.

The records of the York Township Birthday Club date from 1926 to 1991. The 0.55 cubic feet of minutes, newspaper clippings, and photographs reflect the ihstory and activities of this Fulton County social club.

Constitution and program yearbooks (scattered between 1924 and 1979).