Administrative History
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs was founded on July 15, 1919. The establishment of a Business and Professional Women's Club in California began the same year in Bakersfield. Later, the name would be shortened to Business and Professional Women. Their current mission is to promote and support equity for women in all aspects of their lives and to promote personal empowerment and professional development through advocacy, education, and information.
By and large, the state chapter supported the national body's legislative agenda which focused on elimination of sex discrimination in employment, the principle of equal pay, and the need for a comprehensive equal rights amendment.
From the guide to the California Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, 1927-1990, (California State Archives)
