Twelve Squares Homemakers records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: S4551

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains secretary’s journals: May 1969-May 1971, September 1971-May 1977, May 1977-March 1988; annual attendance and three photograph albums (1969-1979, 1979-1983, 1983-1988).

See also: S6065 St. Louis County Extension Service Records

Dates

Creation: 1969-1988

Creator

Twelve Squares Homemakers (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Twelve Squares organized in 1969 in Rice Lake Township of Duluth through St. Louis County Extension service for fellowship and service. The clubs initial 12 members grew to 15. Their purpose was to promote a better way of life for families, neighbors and each member they sought continuing education, community service, and mutual support. They met monthly, participated in the Minnesota State Fair, held annual events, shared recipes, attended educational workshops on nutrition, cleaning, cooking, repairs, and relationships. The Twelve Squares group ceased when they were only five active members in 1988.

Extent

6.00 Linear Inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains secretary’s journals.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library.