American History Club Records 1893-2005 1893-1902

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American History Club Records 1893-2005 1893-1902

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The American History Club was formed in Austin in 1893 by eight women for the study of American History. The collection is composed of research papers on various topics in American History written and presented by members during club meetings as well as minutes, financial records, correspondence and printed material. It also contains documents that reflect activities in special civic projects and with affiliate organizations including the Austin Women's Club, the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs and the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

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Austin History Center , Austin Public Library, 810 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas, 78701.

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