Hello Everyone,
I am happy to report that I have settled into a comfortable groove this week as I continue to perform the box survey for the Woman’s Club of Claremont archive. I am learning as I go, making smarter decisions, and working at a much quicker pace. I have managed to conduct the survey on 26 of the 27 boxes, and will be ready to move on to step two in the process next week. I have come across some interesting items that demonstrate not only the enduring historical significance of the club, but also how the club has made intimate connections with their community over the last century. The Woman’s Club of Claremont has touched every era, and left the community better, stronger, and enriched for the interaction.
A history of the Woman’s Club of Claremont was recorded in 1960. The group unofficially began meeting in 1917, during the First World War, to do Red Cross sewing, knitting, and community service. The group became an official club after the war in 1919. There are photographs of the club and its building from the earliest years which are an interesting contrast to the way the building looks today. The comparison shows how the Woman’s Club grew as the community grew, and speaks to the intimate and integral relationship between the club and the community. I know my understanding of the Woman’s Club will expand as I continue processing the archive, and I look forward to delving deeper into process, and the club, next week!
Club History, circa 1960.
Image found in a record book containing meeting minutes titled, Woman’s Club of Claremont 1924 – 1944.