Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs records, 1929-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs
Title
Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs records
Dates
1929-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 linear feet
Collection Number
MS 0186
Summary
The Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs records (1929-1971) consist of minute books, newsletters, convention resolutions, scrapbooks, and financial and membership papers.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake was organized on 16 March 1899 and incorporated in 1901. It wasn't until 1941 that women from all parts of Utah assembled to form the Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs. The purpose of the organization is to support the Republican Party, promote legislation, and involve women in local political activities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs records (1929-1971) consist of minute books, newsletters, convention resolutions, scrapbooks, and financial and membership papers. The scrapbooks hold news clippings, photographs, short biographies, and background sketches of outstanding members.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed by Della L. Dye in 1979.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Record BooksReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1
Minute Books
This box hold minute books 1, 2, and 4. They contain convention notes, minutes, reports, correspondence, membership records, and correspondence.
1941-1967
2
Oversize Minute Book
This book contains minute book 3, which holds materials similar to those in box 1.
1954-1957
3
Minute Books
This box holds minute book 5.
1969-1971
4
Record Books
This box holds two volumes. They contain news clippings, photographs, programs, correspondence, and biographies.

History, Membership, and OrganizationReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Volume
5 1
History and By-laws
Compiled by Madeline Wirthlin, this volume was originally labeled as book 9 and includes a written history, roter, organization chart, bulletins, roster, minutes, biographies, and tributes.
Folder
5 1
Ballots
1933-1934
5 2
Financial Records
1933-1934
5 3
Committee Reports
1933-1934
5 4
Correspondence
1933-1934

Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake CityReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Volume
6 1
"History of the Women's Republican Club of Salt Lake City"
Folder
6 1-2
Directories
1929-1970

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Women in politics--Utah--Societies and clubs--Congresses

Corporate Names

  • National Republican Party (U.S.)
  • Utah Federation of Women's Republican Clubs