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| Title | Altrura Study Club |
| Finding Aid Identifier | MsSC 169 |
| Finding Aid Title | Altrura Study Club. 1.3 l.f. |
| Subject | finding aid; Altrura Study Club; Tacoma, WA; women's club |
| Abstract | The Altrura Study Club was organized in 1908 by a group of Tacoma, Washington women to "promote the Cultural Arts and Social Progress." |
| Biography | Seeking to promote intellectual growth and discussion, a group of Tacoma women gathered to organize the Altura Study Club to "Promote the Cultural Arts and Social Progress." Each year a topic was selected and members were assigned papers to be researched and delivered to the group. On occasion outside speakers were invited to deliver talks. Over the years the topics have been varied and have included: Literature (1926-1930), A study of Russia (1935-1938), Contemporary trends in the arts and sciences (1938-1939), and a wide variety of regional geographical studies. |
| Scope and Content | The minutes books include a brief discussion of current business and the program topic. Depending on the current secretary, some minutes are detailed, while others are not. Unfortunately, the text of the various papers was not retained. The Yearbooks list the membership and topic of discussion for the year. |
| Keywords | Altrura Study Club, Tacoma, Cultural Arts, Social Progress, Literature, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, Russia, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, arts and sciences, 1938, 1939, regional geographical studies. |
| Inclusive Dates | 1908-2004 |
| Restrictions | None. |
| Volume | 1.3 l.f. |
| Accession number | 2004.148 |
| Num of Boxes | 4 |
| Electronic Publisher | Washington State Historical Society |
| Contributors | Washington State Historical Society |
| Object Type | text/pdf |
| Relation | http://research.washingtonhistory.org/collections/findingaids/mssc169.pdf |
| Coverage | Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington |
| Rights | Property of the Washington State Historical Society – All Rights Reserved |
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