By Leah Booth
Collection Overview
Title: Woman's Club of Windsor Records, 1930-2015
ID: 001/01/MSS 2017-055
Creator: Woman's Club of Windsor (1930-)
Extent: 5.0 Boxes
Arrangement: Arranged in original order: minutes, club histories, and club newsletters.
Date Acquired: 09/25/2017
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
This collection contains the records of the Woman's Club of Windsor, Virginia. The records include minutes, club rosters, executive board meeting minutes, club histories, treasurer reports, club newsletters, and ephemera such as programs for special events. A few photographs and newspaper clippings are included in the records. The records date back to the founding of the club in 1930 and continue through 2015, though there are gaps between May 1939 to March 1947, May 1961 to August 1982, and May 2004 to September 2006.
Biographical Note
The Woman's Club of Windsor, Virginia was founded on May 23, 1930. Twelve representative ladies from Windsor, Virginia met at the home of Mrs. J. M. Raby (who became the first president of the organization) for the purpose of organizing a woman's club. The phrase "Success Crowns Labor" was chosen as the club motto. In the early years of the club, the members completed many community improvement projects, including the creation of a public park known today as George Washington Park, a library, the first lunchroom at Windsor School, and a trash pick-up route. The Club also helped financially support the fire department of the town of Windsor and formed two Girl Scout troops.
Currently, the Woman's Club of Windsor provides financial support through fundraisers to many local, domestic, and international charitable organizations, as well as provides scholarships to local high school students, sponsors a trip to Girls State, and works with other social clubs to better the community.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
Use Restrictions:
The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Source:
Woman's Club of Windsor by donation
Preferred Citation:
Woman's Club of Windsor Records, MSS 2017-055, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed February 13, 2018.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Minutes, 1930 May - 1932 May
- Folder 2: Minutes, 1932 September - 1934 May
- Folder 3: Minutes, 1934 October - 1936 May
- Folder 4: Minutes, 1936 October - 1938 May
- Folder 5: Minutes, 1938 October - 1939 May
- Folder 6: Minutes, 1947 March - 1949 May
- Folder 7: Minutes, 1949 October - 1951 May
- Folder 8: Minutes, 1951 October - 1953 May
- Folder 9: Minutes, 1953 October - 1955 May
- Box 2
- Folder 1: Minutes, 1955 October - 1957 May
- Folder 2: Minutes, 1957 August - 1961 May
- Folder 3: Minutes, 1982 August - 1986 May
- Folder 4: Minutes, 1986 September - 1988 May
- Folder 5: Minutes, 1988 September - 1990 May
- Folder 6: Minutes, 1990 September - 1992 May
- Folder 7: Minutes, 1992 September - 1994 May
- Folder 8: Minutes, 1994 September - 1996 May
- Folder 9: Minutes, 1996 September - 1998 May
- Box 3
- Folder 1: Minutes, 1998 August - 2000 May
- Folder 2: Minutes, 2000 July - 2002 May
- Folder 3: Minutes, 2002 June - 2004 May
- Folder 4: Minutes, 2006 September - 2008 May
- Folder 5: Minutes, 2010 September - 2012 May
- Folder 6: Minutes, 2012 September - 2014 May
- Folder 7: Minutes, 2014 August - 2016 April
- Box 4
- Folder 1: Club Histories, 1930, 1948-1988
- Folder 2: Club Histories, 1989-2005
- Folder 3: Club Newsletters "Echoes", 1978 September - 1988 December, undated
- Folder 4: Club Newsletters "Echoes", 1989 January - 1994 May
- Folder 5: Club Newsletters "Echoes", 1994 September - 1997 May
- Box 5
- Folder 1: Club Newsletters "Echoes", 1997 September - 2000 May
- Folder 2: Club Newsletters "Echoes", 2000 August - 2003 May
- Folder 3: Club Newsletters "Echoes", 2003 September - 2006 December
- Folder 4: Club Newsletters "Echoes", 2010 September - 2011 June
- Folder 5: Club Newsletters "Echoes", 2012 January - 2013 May, 2013 September, 2014 May