| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | History Club Records
| | | | Creator: | History Club | | | | Dates: | 1906-1984 | | | | Abstract: | The History Club (f. 1907) was established by a group of women in Greater Cleveland, Ohio, who were interested in the study of history. The organization's purpose is to promote interest in the study of history, current events, and to review pertinent literature. The collection consists of constitutions, minutes, membership list, financial records, correspondence, yearbooks, memoranda, and newspaper clippings. | | | | Call #: | MS 4242 | | | | Extent: | 0.80 linear feet (2 containers) | | | | Subjects: | History Club (Cleveland, Ohio) | History -- Societies, etc. | Women -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Societies and clubs. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 2 | Title: | Former Junior Federation Records
| | | | Creator: | Former Junior Federation | | | | Dates: | 1927-1982 | | | | Abstract: | The Former Junior Federation (f. 1927) was an African American women's social club constituted of the former members of the Junior Federation in Cleveland, Ohio. It was originally called the Gertrude Fisher Club after the founder who molded a group of youngsters into an organization that gathered in each other's homes. The aims of the club were to instill an understanding of the body of culture and thought in the world, to train women to become more efficient club members and better citizens, and to promote service and philanthropy as well as social and cultural interests. In the 1950s they became members of the Council of Colored Women and renamed themselves the Junior Girls Federation. By 1965 they had again changed their name, this time to the Former Junior Federation, but continued their social, civic and friendly activities. The collection consists of a constitution, bylaws, membership rosters, minutes, financial statements, correspondence, clippings, and memorabilia. | | | | Call #: | MS 4235 | | | | Extent: | 0.20 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Former Junior Federation (Cleveland, Ohio). | African Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Social conditions. | Women -- Societies and clubs. | African American women -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Social life and customs.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 3 | Title: | Margurite Mihok Papers
| | | | Creator: | Mihok, Margurite | | | | Dates: | 1935-1986 | | | | Abstract: | Margurite Mihok (1920-1974) was a prominent leader in Slovak cultural affairs in Cleveland, Ohio. After attending Cleveland College of Western Reserve University and Fenn College, she worked in the fields of personnel, office management, public relations, and transportation for a variety of Cleveland area firms, particularly the Lewis Research Center for the National Aeronautics and Space Agency. Her activities included the Stefanik Dramatics Club, Lutheran Society, Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol, Slovak Evangelical Union, Dr. Martin Luther Church, Cleveland Folk Arts Association, and Czech and Slovak Cotillion Ball, Inc. The collection consists of biographical materials, clippings, correspondence, and memorabilia. Also included are her following writings: Cleveland Slovak landmarks and accomplishments, Cleveland Slovak personages and personalities--their influences and accomplishments, and The climate of the Cleveland Slovak community. | | | | Call #: | MS 4231 | | | | Extent: | 0.10 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Mihok, Margurite, 1920-1974. | Slovak Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Societies and clubs. | Monuments -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Foreign population. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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