Waban Woman's Club.

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Woman's charitable, literary, civic, and social club founded in 1896 in Waban (part of Newton), Mass.; joined Newton City Federation of Women's Clubs in 1899 and later the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Originally a forum for discussing subjects such as philanthropy, sociology, literature, and art; later became involved in community affairs. First president: Mrs. William H. Gould.

From the description of Records, 1896-1984. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70969357

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creatorOf Waban Woman's Club. Records, 1896-1984. Jackson Homestead Museum
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associatedWith Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 person
associatedWith General Federation of Women's Clubs. corporateBody
associatedWith Gould, William H., Mrs. person
associatedWith Newton Federation of Women's Clubs. corporateBody
associatedWith WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Waban (Newton, Mass.)
Newton (Mass.)
Massachusetts--Newton
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Community development
Fund raising
Public libraries
Women
Women in community development
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Active 1896

Active 1984

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