Soroptimist Club of Duluth records

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: S4506

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records consists of minutes, membership lists, officers’ reports, and the Guide and Laws of the Soroptimist’s International. There are four scrapbooks containing photographs, citations, clippings and item documenting events and meetings of the club.

Scrapbooks: vol.1, 1945-1967 vol.2, 1968-1971 vol.3, 1972-1978 vol.4, 1978-1988 vol.5, 1989

Dates

1945-1991
Majority of material found in 1945-1989

Creator

Soroptimist Club (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

The purpose of the Soroptimist Clubs, chapters of the International Club, is “to maintain high ethical standards; to strive for human rights; to develop a spirit of friendship and unity; to quicken the spirit of service; to contribute to international friendship and understanding.”

Organized in 1945, the Club disbanded in June 1991.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

Undetermined

Additional Description

Abstract

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, and are on permanent loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.