New Century Club of Wilmington

Dates:
Active 1889
Active 1979

Biographical notes:

Women's organization founded in Wilmington, Del., 1889, for community service and self-improvement of its members; in 1892, the club erected a building on Delaware Ave., designed by Minerva Parker Nicholas; by 1894 the club had almost 500 members. A Junior Section for younger members existed between 1924 and 1966; first women's club in Wilmington and was a vital force in the community for many years, offering a full range of activities for its members and taking an active role in the community.

From the description of New Century Club records, 1889-1979. (Historical Society of Delaware). WorldCat record id: 71059838

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Subjects:

  • Buildings
  • Women
  • Women

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Places:

  • Delaware--Wilmington (as recorded)
  • Wilmington (Del.) (as recorded)