The Women's Club of the University of British Columbia was founded in 1917, in response to a request from the Board of Governors "that the wives of faculty members be asked to supervise possible rooming houses for women students about to enter the university". In 1925 the name was changed to the Faculty Women's Club. Membership included both faculty wives and women members of faculty. Its official purposes were, and are, to promote social activities and other interests among its many members, and to provide financial support and other assistance to students as the resources of the Club may permit. Early Club meetings were held in members' homes; later meetings were in Brock Hall. Social activities included entertainment for club members and their spouses at dinners, dances, and teas, and lunches for the students. Club meetings regularly include speakers and musical programs. Student financial assistance is provided through scholarships and bursaries. The Anne Wesbrook Scholarship Fund, founded in 1919, awards $500 (formerly $100) to any student (preferably a woman) for post graduate work at any university. From 1934 to 1967 the Faculty Women's Club bursary was awarded yearly, until these funds were diverted to the Dean of Women's emergency fund for women students. The Jubilee Fund, established in 1970, provides financial aid to mature women students. From the beginning, the work of the Club has been largely carried out by committees. Membership expanded after World War II, and since then a large number of interest and hobby groups have been formed; they also play an important role, especially since membership jumped again during the 1960's. In 1967 the Club obtained permanent quarters in the basement of Cecil Green Park House, and in 1992 celebrated its 75th anniversary.
From the description of Faculty Women's Club fonds. 1917-2005. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606455481
In 1988 and 1989 Ann Carroll interviewed seven members of the Faculty Womens Association. Interviewees included: Bea Wood, Violet Eagles, Alex (Alexandra) Hrennikoff, Marjorie Peebles, Maebritt Jeffels, Helen B. Akrigg and Jo Robinson. Each of the women speak about their own life and career as well as their involvement with the Faculty Womens Club.
From the description of Faculty Women's Club Oral History Project fonds. 1988-1989. (University of British Columbia Library). WorldCat record id: 606455487
