Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland

Organized in 1902, as the City Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1904 it changed its name to the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1930 it became the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. Its purpose has always been to coordinate the educational, civic and welfare activities of women's clubs in the Cleveland area.

From the description of Records 1902-1974. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17532601

Organized in 1902, as the City Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1904 it changed its name to the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs. In 1930 it became the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. Its purpose has always been to coordinate the educational, civic, and welfare activities of women's clubs in the Cleveland area.

From the description of Records. Series II 1959-1980. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17975724

Organized in 1902 as the City Federation of Women's Clubs, the organization changed its name to the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs in 1904. In 1930, the name changed again to the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. The organization's purpose has always been to coordinate the educational, civic, and welfare activities of women's clubs in the Cleveland area.

From the description of Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland records, Series III, 1982-1992. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 609602964

The Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland began as the City Federation of Women's Clubs in 1902. In 1904 the Federation changed its name to the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs and finally, in 1930, became the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. During this period, the Federation joined state and national organizations, including the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in 1911 and the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1915.

Whatever its name, the Federation's purpose has remained unchanged: to coordinate the educational, civic, and welfare activities of women's clubs in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. Following its motto, "Unity and Service," the organization has undertaken numerous projects, including the promotion of the pasteurization of milk, the feeding of undernourished children, the planting of trees in downtown Cleveland, and various programs designed to prevent crime and foster world peace.

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From the guide to the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland Records, Series III, 1982-1992, (Western Reserve Historical Society)

The Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland began as the City Federation of Women's Clubs in 1902. In 1904 the Federation changed its name to the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs and finally, in 1930, became the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. During this period, the Federation joined state and national organizations, including the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in 1911 and the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1915.

Whatever its name, the Federation's purpose has remained unchanged: to coordinate the educational, civic, and welfare activities of women's clubs in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. Following its motto, "Unity and Service," the organization has undertaken numerous projects, including the promotion of the pasteurization of milk, the feeding of undernourished children, the planting of trees in downtown Cleveland, and various programs designed to prevent crime and foster world peace.

click here to view the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History entry for the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland

From the guide to the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland Records, Series II, 1959-1980, (Western Reserve Historical Society)

The Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland began as the City Federation of Women's Clubs in 1902. In 1904 the Federation changed its name to the Cleveland Federation of Women's Clubs and finally, in 1930, became the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland. During this period, the Federation joined state and national organizations, including the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in 1911 and the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1915.

Whatever its name, the Federation's purpose has remained unchanged: to coordinate the educational, civic, and welfare activities of women's clubs in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. Following its motto, "Unity and Service," the organization has undertaken numerous projects, including the promotion of the pasteurization of milk, the feeding of undernourished children, the planting of trees in downtown Cleveland, and various programs designed to prevent crime and foster world peace.

click here to view the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History entry for the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland

From the guide to the Federation of Women's Clubs of Greater Cleveland Records, 1902-1974, (Western Reserve Historical Society)