University of Virginia Medical Wives Club records
Content Description
This collection consists of a scrapbook containing invitations, newspaper clippings, club by-laws, correspondence, photographs, and dinner menus. Also included are loose materials such as newsletters, schedules of club programs, a list of benefit contributors, and a card.
Dates
- Creation: 1968 - 1972
Conditions Governing Access
No known access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
No known use restrictions.
Biographical / Historical
The University of Virginia Faculty Wives’ Club was established in 1948 as a way of becoming more familiar with their husbands' academic lives, getting to know new people, attending lectures, and taking part in various interest groups, such as making tray favors, book clubs, playing cards, and exercise groups. Several decades later, the Club initated philanthropic pursuits and took on charitable projects.
Some members mentioned in the collection are: Jo Sipes, Anita Read, Cynthia Foster, Bonnie Marshall, Dorothea Kelly, Donna deHoll, Liz Heslin, Sandi Burk, Lucille Albee, Marjorie Risk Crispell, Ann Lee, Susie Seeds, Bea Russell, Debbie Coleman, Sue Kopher, Susal Saul, Shirley Kittredge, Susan Williams, Beth Ansell, Cindy Braintwain, Linda Overton, and Wenche Wilkins. Members and their elected positions for various years can be found in the scrapbook.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically. There are no series to this collection.
Condition Description
The materials are in good condition.
Cultural context
Topical
Uniform Title
- Author
- Amanda Greenwood
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Repository
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
1300 Jefferson Park Avenue
P.O. Box 800722
Charlottesville Virginia 22908-0722 United States
mailto:hsl-historical@virginia.edu