State College Woman's Club records, 1894-1994.

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State College Woman's Club records, 1894-1994.

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The collection of records from the State College Woman's Club includes annual reports, yearbooks, constitution and bylaws, meeting minutes, and various other memorabilia dating from 1894 to 1994.

2.45 cubic feet.

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Atherton, Fannie W. (Fannie Washburn)

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State College Woman's Club

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The State College Woman's Club was established in 1894 by Fanny Atherton as the "Woman's Literary Club for State College." The club was meant to provide women from State College with an outlet for scholarly expression. Earlier meetings took place in the Atherton home and centered on member presentations and guest speakers. The group was responsible for the formation of the Home Economics department at Penn State, which was founded in 1906. In 1910, the club officially became the State College Wo...