mssc193

MsSC 193

Monday Civic Club, records, 2 1.f, 1910-1980

Abstract: The Monday Civic Club of Tacoma was established in 1910 by women active in various charitable organizations who saw the need for a club devoted entirely to civic matters.

Background: The Monday Civic Club of Tacoma was established in 1910 by a group of women active in charitable organizations who saw the need for a club devoted entirely to civic matters. The goal was to focus attention and funds on organizations and causes not being helped by other clubs. Club activities centered on distributing baskets of clothing and food to families in need, fund raising activities such as card parties and rummage sales, and the making of sweaters and socks for the Red Cross. As the Monday Civic Club matured, members focused on conservation programs and campaigns against air and water pollution. It sponsored school essay and poster contests about conservation problems. The Monday Civic Club continued to promote and raise money for various charitable groups and was the first organization to raise funds for the Sea Otter pool at the Pt. Defiance Park Zoo in Tacoma. The Monday Civic Club was affiliated with both Washington State and National Federations of Women’s Clubs and also belonged to the Tacoma and Pierce County President’s Council of Women’s Organizations.

Scope and Content: The records include two minutes books, which detail requestsfor assistance and charitable projects of the club, 1940-1949, 1967-1973; five scrapbooks, 1952-1968; 13 yearbooks, 1942-1980; miscellaneous newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, awards, event programs, and memos.

Inclusive dates: 1930-1980 (bulk, 1950-1969)

Restrictions: None

Volume: 2 1.f

Accession Number: 1989.13; 1983.16

Box 1

Folder Contents

1 Minutes book, 21 September 1940-20 March 1949

2 Minutes book, 9 August 1967-4 June 1973

3 Below the Border dinner program 5 April 1948

Historical Day program 26 May 1930

Local History Essay Contest rules

Flag list 19 June 1931

4 Peninsula District Chairman and Officers list 1974-1975

Presidents Council of Women’s Organizations of Tacoma and Pierce County 1967-1968

Federation of Women’s Club’s Memo

5 Yearbooks 1942-43, 1950-51, 1959-1967

6 Yearbooks 1971-74, 1978-80

7 Miscellaneous photographs

8 Miscellaneous newspaper clippings (copied)

9 Convention, anniversary and festival programs from various years

10 “Legislative Counselor” Vol. IX, n. 3 March 1924

Miscellaneous poems and prayers by members

11 Mrs. Ayers’ personal papers, cards, and correspondence

12 Brief history of Women’s Christian Temperance Union

Songbook of “Tacoma, Rose of the West” from Stadium Bowl dedication

13 Conservation poster contest entries 1967, 1968, 1969

Conservation program materials

14 Club correspondence, late 1960’s

15 Miscellaneous related to conservation and community improvement contest

Memorial Day flag essays

16 Club awards from Veterans Administration and Fine Arts

17 1950 anniversary play by Agnes Ayers, part 1

18 Personal notes of Agnes Ayers about people

Box 2 (oversized)

Folder Contents

1 Scrapbook 1952-1956

2 Presidents scrapbook 1956-1961

3 Scrapbook 1961-1964

Box 3 (oversized)

Folder Contents

1 Scrapbook 1964-1968

Scrapbook 1967-1968