Club Writings Series
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Fargo Fortnightly Club Records consists of correspondence, meeting minutes, treasurers and historians records, constitutions and by-laws, annual program booklets, writings, publications, newspaper clippings and various subject files.
The Correspondence Series is arranged chronologically with separate files for the letters of the Fatherless Children of France, the 1967 North Dakota Mother of the Year and the Sakakawea Statue.
The Meeting Minutes Series is contained in eight scrapbooks, the years ranging from 1901 to 1980. Nine versions of the Constitution and By-laws Series is included in chronological order, including a revision in 1954.
The Treasurers Records Series is contained in one book 1906 - 1952/53 inclusive. The Historians Records Series Records range from 1939 to 1979 but evidence suggests that misplaced records dating earlier have been written.
The Annual Program Booklets Series dating from 1895 to 1982 is complete. There is one copy for every year. In the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s there are multiple copies for certain years. They were retained because of the variety of cover styles in these years, some of which are wallpaper, evidence of poor economic times and the resourcefulness of the organization. All newspaper clippings throughout this collection are arranged in chronological order.
The Writings Series is arranged in alphabetical order by their source. A separate file is devoted to Mattie Davis newspaper clippings but the bulk of the clippings are contained in two scrapbooks.
The Subject Files Series contain a wide variety of information. Awards and Citations presented to the Club are kept in alphabetical order from the source with a separate file for Mrs. O. A. Stevens, 1967 Mother of the Year. The material relating to Fortnightly participation in the North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs is considerable. Of particular interest is the Fortnightly Club presidents annual reports to the Fourth District Convention of the Federation, dating from 1952 to 1969 plus the club year 1973/74. The small obituary file is arranged alphabetically as is the resolutions file. Material involving the Sakakawea Statue is extensive and the statue notes are quite informative. The student assistance files contain facts regarding the types of funds the club raised for college girls. The scrapbook contains mainly newspaper clippings about club activities and members.
Dates
- 1895-1982
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.8 Linear Feet (1.8 linear feet)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Fargo Fortnightly Club. (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu
West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu