Smith Club of Philadelphia records, 1924-[ongoing]

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Smith Club of Philadelphia records, 1924-[ongoing]

Minutes and correspondence make up the large majority of this collection. Minutes of general and executive board meetings give a detailed record of club business and programs, as well as attendance. The correspondence is between board members, club members, and various members of Smith College faculty and staff. Additionally present are financial records, comprised of treasurer's reports, budgets, and receipts of college and scholarship gifts. Various materials such as program invitations, newspaper clippings, and reports on benefits, scholarships, and 7-college relations are also included.

2 boxes (2 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7913723

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Smith Club of Philadelphia

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The Smith Club of Philadelphia was founded in 1923 with 103 original members. President William A. Neilson played a large part in organizing many of the club's early programs, which commonly included talks by Smith alumae and faculty, as well as other local professionals. The club has a history of participating in many of the Alumnae Club traditions, such as pecan sales, teas for accepted and graduating students, and scholarship funds for local Smithies. The club has also hosted a number of more...

Smith College.

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Since 1900, Christmas at Smith College has involved the sending of cards, the singing of carols and the annual Vespers. Smith College's Christmas Vespers has allowed religious and non-religious students alike to come together and appreciate the music and spirit of the holiday season. At this annual candlelight ceremony, Smith College choral groups perform seasonal songs and religious readings. From the description of Records of Christmas at Smith College, 1900-[ongoing]. (Smith Colle...