Langdon Women's Club (Langdon, N.D.)

In 1895, Mrs. Wegia Tracy, and eleven other women, organized the Langdon Woman's Club to serve the civic, social and literary needs of the community. In fulfillment of civic service, the Club sponsored a park, library and clean up campaigns. Interest in the welfare of youth was evident with the establishment of a kindergarten in 1899, school donations, preschool health check-ups and clinics. The social goals were met in city beautification, youth programs such as Girls' State and music, speech and camp scholarships. The Club's literary aims were fulfilled by sponsoring concerts and performances through the North Dakota Council for the Arts, as well as an annual art show. Langdon Woman's Club contributed to many causes including: a Boys' Clubroom, Sakakawea Memorial in Bismarck, Scott Memorial in Walhalla, Crippled Children's Village, Florence Crittenden Home, State Endowment Fund, Mercy Hospital, the Indian Reservation at Belcourt, Polio Fund, Care for Korea, Past Matron's for Shrine Hospital, Christmas boxes for aged, clothing for needy families, Heart Fund, State Bookmobile, March of Dimes, Peace Garden, the restoration of Independence Hall, a television set for Jamestown Hospital, Summer Speech Clinic, American Field Service Chapter, the Cassidy Home for Boys, and Girls' State.