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University of Virginia Medical Wives Club records

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-85

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.

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

Contact:
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
1300 Jefferson Park Avenue
P.O. Box 800722
Charlottesville Virginia 22908-0722 United States