Scrapbooks, 1907-1970, 1989-1996.

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Scrapbooks, 1907-1970, 1989-1996.

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Photographs, clippings, ephemera, pamphlets, negatives, press releases, certificates, and typescripts are included in four scrapbooks. Collection consists of four scrapbooks (1906-1996) documenting the history, programs, special projects and general activities of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Charleston Section. Scrapbooks contain photographs (b/w) of charter members, original officers and succeeding presidents; overview histories (typescripts) of organization; correspondence among council and those it assisted; annual reports; award certificates; memorials to deceased members; speeches honoring Charleston women inducted into the Federation of Woman's Clubs Hall of Fame. Also includes programs from anniversary banquets, annual meetings, etc; meeting notices and event invitations; newspaper clippings re. members and council projects; photographs (color) of installation luncheons and meetings (1980s-1990s) at Charleston area homes (negatives exist for most color photographs). Scrapbook #2 devoted to Council's weekly clinic on care and control of diabetes (started in 1950) at Medical College Hospital; contains clippings, public service announcements and press releases re. tag day fundraisers; photographs of Council members working at clinic; drafts of speeches and editorials re. work at clinic. Scrapbook #3 contains material related to seminar, "You, your child and tomorrow," a NCJW workshop (1965) devoted to education issues in Charleston.

1.5 linear ft.

College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7603462

College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library

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