Woman's Club of Albuquerque Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-671
Scope and Content
Photographs of officers and members of the Woman's Club of Albuquerque taken approximately 1955-1985. Some past presidents are identified. There are individual and group portraits and an interior and exterior view of the club building.
Individual photo identification listed in contents list is courtesy of Mrs. Elaine House, Former State President, New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs, 3/2/04. Prints measure 8 x 10 in. or smaller and some are in color.
Individual photo identification listed in contents list is courtesy of Mrs. Elaine House, Former State President, New Mexico Federation of Women's Clubs, 3/2/04. Prints measure 8 x 10 in. or smaller and some are in color.
Dates
- 1955-1985
Creator
- Woman's Club of Albuquerque (Albuquerque, N.M.) (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of materials allowed for research purposes in most cases. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist
History
The Woman's Club of Albuquerque was founded in 1903 and joined the national organization, General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1904. The national organization was created "to provide communication with other women's clubs throughout the world so they could compare methods and become mutually helpful." The club women turned from "education for self to education for service" with emphasis on civic projects such as safe play grounds, smaller public school class sizes, and improved sanitation and living conditions in the cities. The Club was divided into various departments or subjects of study such as Literature, Domestic Science, Travel, Civics, Art, Current Events, Child Welfare, etc. In 1978, some of these departments such as the writers group and garden group disbanded. The objective of the Woman's Club of Albuquerque is "to promote sympathy and united effort for the broadening of humanity and the elevation of society." In July 1920, the Club began and supported the Albuquerque Day Nursery for the children of working mothers and single fathers. Other charities supported by the Club include the Salvation Army, Girls' Ranch of New Mexico, Carrie Tingley Hospital for Crippled Children, Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation (HOBY), and Roadrunner Food Bank. The Club buys books for schools and supports various scholarships, including a scholarship for a female medical student.
Extent
16 items (1 folder) : 16 photographs ; 8 x 10 in.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Abstract
Photographs of officers and members of the Woman's Club of Albuquerque taken approximately 1955-1985. There are individual and group portraits and an interior and exterior view of the club building.
Physical Location
B2. Small Collections box 6. Filed by Pictorial Number.
Separated Material
Photographs were separated from Woman's Club of Albuquerque Records.
General
Contact Information
- University of New Mexico
- MSC05 3020, 1, University of New Mexico
- Center for Southwest Research
- Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
- Phone: 505-277-7173
- Fax:
- Email: cswrref@unm.edu
- URL: http://elibrary.unm.edu/cswr
Creator
- Woman's Club of Albuquerque (Albuquerque, N.M.) (Organization)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Woman's Club of Albuquerque Photograph Collection, 1955-1985
- Status
- Approved
- Author
- Processed by Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- ©2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451