Altrusa Club of Savannah (Ga.) records, 1938-2002.

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Altrusa Club of Savannah (Ga.) records, 1938-2002.

1938-2002

http://ghs.galileo.usg.edu/ghs/pdf/MS%202011.pdf

The Altrusa Club Records, 1938-2002, consist of administrative organizational records as well as materials distributed by District Three and Altrusa International, Inc. Many of the date spans listed are incomplete with significant gaps.

21 boxes, 7 volumes, 1 oversize folder, 1 folder (10.90 cubic feet)

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Georgia Historical Society

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