Identifier

MA 28

Dates

1912-2000

Extent

7.31 linear feet (5 record boxes, 5 document cases, 1 half-document case)

Abstract

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Dakota (GFWC of SD) traces its roots to the late nineteenth-century women’s club movement and formally organized in 1900, affiliating with the national federation founded by Jane Cunningham Croly. Emerging from a 1972 statewide symposium and earlier local federations led by Clara D. Coe, the organization united nonpartisan women’s clubs to promote intellectual, moral, and civic advancement. Structured into districts and guided by elected officers and departmental committees, the federation addressed issues ranging from conservation and education to public policy and international affairs.

The records document statewide administration and local club activity, with substantial materials from GFWC Brookings and the Brookings Civic League. Included are constitutions and bylaws, minutes, correspondence, directories, newsletters, scrapbooks, photographs, legislative materials, and project files. The collection also extensively documents the Memorial Art Center campaign, capturing fundraising efforts, planning, and collaboration that resulted in the establishment of the South Dakota Art Museum at South Dakota State University in 1970. The materials illustrate women’s leadership, civic improvement initiatives, and cultural development across South Dakota throughout the twentieth century.

SDSU Archives and Special Collections

This document is a descriptive inventory of the collection in the SDSU Archives and Special Collections. It contains:

  • An overview of the collection, including information about the person or organization and a brief description of the materials and subjects found within.
  • A detailed inventory listing, organized by boxes and folders.
  • Information on how to access the materials, including any restrictions or special conditions.

In most cases, the materials in the collections have not been digitized and are not available online. If you would like to know more about the contents of the collection, please contact the SDSU Archives at:

Language

English

Publisher

South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.

Rights

In Copyright: This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Materials in this collection may be subject to Title 17, Section 108 of the United States Copyright Act. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright, privacy, publicity, trademark, and other applicable rights for their intended use. Obtaining all necessary permis-sions is the user's responsibility. Written authorization from the copyright and/or other rights holders is required for publication, distribution, or any use of protected materials beyond what is permitted under fair use.

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