Norfolk Cosmopolitan Club Records, 1924-2004, undated | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Abigail Morris

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Box 15: International Convention Records

Folder 1: 1930s Cosmopolitan International Conventions, 1936 June 29-1938 June 5

Documents pertaining to the Cosmopolitan International Conventions that took place in the 1930s. Contents include: the official program for the 1936 Cosmopolitan International Convention held in Washington, D. C.; the songbook from the 1937 Convention held in Saskatoon, Canada as well as correspondence between Harry Teagle, Cosmopolitan Club Secretary and Joe H. Thompson of Conoco Travel Bureau regarding travel arrangements to and from the Convention; one letter from Jesse A. White to Dana A. Murphy regarding the trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma for the 1938 Convention.

Folder 2: 1940s Cosmopolitan International Conventions, 1941 June 23-1947 June 26

Official program of the ninth annual Cosmopolitan International Convention held in Greeley, Colorado from June 23-26, 1941; it also contains official documents, including a letter regarding pre-registration, the official Convention program, the Monday Luncheon program, and the President's Banquet program from the 11th annual Cosmopolitan International Convention which doubled as the Western Canada District Federation Convention held in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Folder 3: 1950s Cosmopolitan International Conventions, 1951 July 9-1958 July 2

Documents pertaining to the Cosmopolitan International Conventions that took places in the 1950s. Contents include: the official program for and the Executive Secretary's Report to the 15th annual International Convention held in Mackinac Island, Michigan; the official program of the 19th annual International Convention held in Fort Worth, Texas; the Annual Reports of 1955-1956, the official program of the 20th annual International Convention held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and two promotional brochures for Minneapolis Aquatennial Association and their events which bordered the dates of the Convention; the official program of the 22nd annual International Convention held in Virginia Beach, Virginia along with the program and music manual, promotional correspondence to Cosmopolitan International advertising details about the Convention, "Helpful Hints" for staying at the Cavalier, and a thank you note to the Norfolk Cosmopolitan Club from the Convention Committee.

Folder 4: 1961 Cosmopolitan International Convention, 1961 January 16-July 8

Documents regarding the 25th annual Cosmopolitan International Convention held in Mexico City, Mexico from July 5-8, 1961. Documents include: correspondence with the Mexico Club officers; travel arrangements and itineraries; promotional material from the Mexico City Club; the official program of the Convention.

Folder 5: 1962 Cosmopolitan International Convention, 1961 March 10-1962 July 13

Documents regarding the 26th annual Cosmopolitan International Convention held in Rockford, Illinois from July 10-13, 1962. Documents therein include: correspondence within the Club regarding the Convention; travel and lodging details; promotional material from the Rockford Club; the official program of the Convention.

Folder 6: 1964 Cosmopolitan International Convention, 1964 May 28-July 9

Official program of the 28th annual Cosmopolitan International Convention held in Tulsa, Oklahoma from July 6-9, 1964. Also included is the report of the Nominating Committee for the delegates to attend this Convention.

Folder 7: 1965 Cosmopolitan International Convention, 1965 March 25-July 16

Documents regarding the 1965 Cosmopolitan International Convention held in Boulder, Colorado from July 13-16, 1965. Contents include correspondence regarding travel arrangements for the Convention, the official program for the convention, and promotional material for Colorado tourism.

Folder 8: 1966 Cosmopolitan International Convention, 1966 May 20-July 15

Documents regarding the 1966 Cosmopolitan International Convention held in Dallas, Texas from July 12-15, 1966. Contents include: correspondence between officers regarding the planning of the Convention; correspondence regarding travel arrangements; promotional material from the Dallas Club; the official program of the Convention; the annual report for 1965-1966 as presented at the Convention.

Folder 9: 1969, 1974, 1975, 1976 Cosmopolitan International Conventions, 1969 July 10-1976 September 27

Documents, including correspondence between clubs, travel arrangements, and promotional materials, pertaining to the 1969, 1974, 1975, and 1976 Cosmopolitan International Conventions. The 1969 Convention was held in Washington, D. C. from July 22-25; the 1974 Convention was held in Mexico City, Mexico; the 41st annual International Convention of 1975 was held in Overland Park, Kansas; the 1976 Convention was held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Folder 10: 1977 Cosmopolitan International Convention, 1975 March 26-1978 January 3

Documents regarding the planning and holding of the 1977 Cosmopolitan International Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. Contents include: correspondence between clubs; details on the Convention venue, Omni International Hotel; promotional materials for the Convention and for Norfolk and Virginia Beach tourism; liability insurance; financial information; meeting agendas.

Folder 11: 1978, 1983, 1984 Cosmopolitan International Conventions, 1978 July 16-1984 July 27

Documents, including correspondence between clubs, travel arrangements, and Convention agendas, pertaining to the 1978, 1983, and 1984 Cosmopolitan International Conventions. The 44th annual International Convention was held in Rockford, Illinois from July 16-21, 1978; the 49th annual Convention was held in Rapid City, South Dakota from August 2-5, 1983; the 50th annual Convention was held in Mazatlan, Mexico from July 24-28, 1984.

Folder 12: 1985 Cosmopolitan International Convention, 1984 February 21-1985 February 28

Documents regarding the planning of the 51st annual Cosmopolitan International Convention in Norfolk, Virginia from August 6-9, 1985. Contents include: correspondence between clubs; arrangements with the venue, Omni International; a Convention agenda; a copy of Cosmotopics featuring information about the 51st annual Convention.

Folder 13: 1985 Cosmopolitan International Convention, 1985 March 19-October 30

Documents regarding the planning and holding of the 51st annual Cosmopolitan International Convention in Norfolk, Virginia from August 6-9, 1985. Contents include: correspondence between clubs; arrangements with the venue, Omni International; a Convention agenda; registration lists; financial information; thank you notes.