MsSC 201

 

Cosmopolitan Club, records,   l.f, 1895- 1985

 

Abstract:  The Cosmopolitan club  was founded in 1895 as a women’s club to promote literary artistic and social progress.

 

Background:  The Cosmopolitan Club was founded in 1895 as a study club to promote literary, artistic and social progress.  The club became a member of the state federation in 1897.  Club meeting topics included state and national history, art, current events, foreign countries and famous figures.  Research papers were presented and active discussion sessions followed. Membership was limited to sixteen with admittance only by unanimous vote of the active membership.  Membership in the club was restricted to those living in the north end of Tacoma within walking distance of Mason Library.

 

Scope and Content:  The records consist of meeting minutes, 1933- 1951; Treasurer notebook; yearbooks, 1932- 1985.

 

Inclusive dates:  1932- 1985

Restrictions:  None

Volume:   .4 l.f.

Accession Number:  2006.1.16

 

Box 1

 

Folder             Contents

 

1                                  Meeting minutes, February 1933- May 1941

Constitution

Membership

2                                  Meeting minutes, October 1941- May 1951

Constitution

Membership

3                                  Treasurer Notebook, 1972- 1978

4                                  Yearbooks; 1932- 1933, 1972- 1978

5                                  Yearbooks, 1950- 1960

6                                  Yearbooks, 1960- 1970

7                                  Yearbooks, 1970- 1979

8                                  Yearbooks, 1980- 1985