Muriel Shoesmith papers, 1823-1973 (bulk 1919-1972).

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Muriel Shoesmith papers, 1823-1973 (bulk 1919-1972).

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Personal papers and records of national and state women's clubs, Sacramento-based organizations, and other public and organizational bodies to which Shoesmith belonged or in which she held office. Organizations represented include: California Federation of Women's Clubs (1931-1971), General Federation of Women's Clubs (1941-1961), Sacramento Women's Council (1957-1968), United Crusade, Red Cross, UNICEF, and the California Constitution Revision Commission (1965-1966). Includes papers relating to her position as lay representative to the United Nations founding conference in San Francisco, and papers relating to Shoesmith's interests in aging and Sacramento local issues. Also includes miscellaneous personal items, including notebooks, a book of poems (1823), a ledger (1855-1887), and two scrapbooks: the first containing greeting cards and other ephemera from childhood and high school, and the second containing clippings concerning the Child Welfare Division of GFWC (1950-1951).

42 boxes, 1 flat box, 1 v. (22 linear ft.)

California historical society

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California historical society

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General Federation of Women's Clubs

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Zitkala is the Indian name for Gertrude Bonnin, 1876-1938. From the guide to the National Council of American Indians records, 1926-1938, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) ...

California Constitution Revision Commission. 4asn.

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Sacramento Women's Council.

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California Constitution Revision Commission (1963-1974)

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Shoesmith, Muriel, 1899-197?

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Shoesmith was a clubwoman, of Calif. From the description of Muriel Shoesmith papers, 1823-1973 (bulk 1919-1972). (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122539432 ...

California Federation of Women's Clubs

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Administrative History The California Federation of Women's Clubs (CFWC, http://www.cfwc.org ) is part of an international community service orginization that focuses on projects that "promote education, eliminate illiteracy, encourage productive citizenship, preserve nations natural resources, encourage healthy lifestyles, fight to prevent crime, support the Arts, and contribute to international understanding". The State Federation was found...