Altrusa Club of Athens records
Scope and Contents
The collection contains scrapbooks, minutes, yearbooks, programs, and other records of the club's membership and activities, primarily covering the years, 1960-1973. The club focused on local community service projects such as literacy and improving women's educational and professional opportunities.
Dates
- 1957-1973
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Scrapbooks are fragile and should be handled by staff member. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access.
Historical
Originally named the Altrusa Institute and founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1917, Altrusa International is an international service organization for women. Under the strong influence of early leader Mamie L. Bass, Altrusa became a civic outlet for the increasing number of women in the workplace during the First World War. Over the years, besides adding chapters across the United States, the organization expanded into Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, India, Great Britain, Chile, and other countries.
The Athens chapter was founded in 1957. In its service to the Athens-Clarke County area, the organization engaged in literacy and other educational projects.
Extent
5.54 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger box, 4 oversize boxes)
Overview
Records of the Altrusa Club of Athens, primarily covering the activities of the club during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Arrangement
This collection is organized in two series:
Series I. Records
Series II. Scrapbooks
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Altrusa Club of Athens
Bibliography
Special Formats
Scrapbooks
Physical Description
Fair
- Title
- Altrusa Club of Athens records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jennifer Sirotkin, Justin Kau
- Date
- October 2016, July 2020
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- July 2020: Unknown edits
Repository Details
Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606