Walla Walla Woman's Reading Club.

The Walla Walla Woman's Reading Club was founded in 1894 as a reading group devoted to "a critical study of such writings as may be deemed best to promote the literary culture of its members." The club's officers typically consist of a president, vice-president, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, and treasurer. Membership is limited to 30 women; new members are nominated and voted upon by the club. In 1896, the club became a charter member of the Washington Federation of Women's Clubs. At weekly or bimonthly meetings, the Woman's Reading Club discusses literature and presents papers written by the members. Primarily a study club, the group has occasionally become involved in philanthropic endeavors and civic improvements in the town of Walla Walla, most notably participating in the effort to establish a public library from approximately 1896 to 1905.

From the description of Walla Walla Woman's Reading Club Records, 1894-1995. (Whitman College). WorldCat record id: 664566538

The Walla Walla Woman’s Reading Club was founded in 1894 as a reading group devoted to “a critical study of such writings as may be deemed best to promote the literary culture of its members.” The club’s officers typically consist of a president, vice-president, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, and treasurer. Membership is limited to 30 women; new members are nominated and voted upon by the club. In 1896, the club became a charter member of the Washington Federation of Women’s Clubs.

At weekly or bimonthly meetings, the Woman’s Reading Club discusses literature and presents papers written by the members. Primarily a study club, the group has occasionally become involved in philanthropic endeavors and civic improvements in the town of Walla Walla, most notably participating in the effort to establish a public library from approximately 1896 to 1905.

From the guide to the Walla Walla Woman's Reading Club Records, 1894-1995, (Whitman College and Northwest Archives)