New Century Club of Wilmington
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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| creatorOf | New Century Club of Wilmington. New Century Club records, 1889-1979. | Historical Society of Delaware |
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| associatedWith | New Century Club of Wilmington. Junior Section. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Nichols, Minerva Parker, d. 1949. | person |
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