Woman's Club of Greenville (Greenville, N.C.)

The Woman’s Club of Greenville was organized in 1917, joined the State Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1917, was incorporated in 1928, and joined the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1929. The motto of Woman’s Club of Greenville was “The Union of All For the Good of All,” and its colors were red and white. The club celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1955 and 50th anniversary in 1967.

Important historical information can be found in the 50th Anniversary (1967) newspaper article. The Woman’s Club of Greenville was founded two weeks after World War I was declared. The clubs first elected officers were Mrs. R. R. Cotton, honorary president, Mrs. M. H. Quinerly, first president, Miss Daisy B. Waitt, first vice president, and Miss Lina Baker, second vice president. Other elected officers included Mrs. P. T. Anthony, secretary, Mrs. Frank Cotten, corresponding, Mrs. Lula Fleming, treasurer, and Mrs. C. T. Munford, auditor. The club had several committees and activities to raise money for both World Wars; during WWII, the club raised enough money to buy a bomber. The article highlights important contributions of the clubs involvement in International Relations, Home Department, Greenville Garden Club, and Junior Woman’s Club.