Manuscript Collection

Associated Country Women of the World Records - Accession 602 - M261 (310)

Associated Country Women of the World Records - Accession 602 - M261 (310)

Identifier

Accession 602 - M261 (310)

Inclusive Dates

1936

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

1 bound volume and 4 pieces

Language

English;

Historical Note

The Associated Country Women of the World was founded in 1929 and their headquarters are based in London. "The members of ACWW, who live in rural and urban areas and who represent many races, nationalities and creeds, believe that peace and progress can best be advanced by friendship and understanding through communication and working together to improve the quality of life for all people through: relief of poverty; relief of sickness and the protection and preservation of health; advancement of education."

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of a journal written by Mrs. H.O. Watson of Mt. Carmel, South Carolina documenting her trip to the Third Triennial Conference of the Associated Country Women of the World in Washington, D.C. from during June 1936. Included are various memorabilia, including a state name tag, conference schedule booklet, drawn map of a room in the Hotel Harrington (including names and addresses of roommates) and newspaper clippings. Also included are two panoramic prints (Panoramic Box 1, Folder 7) of the women who attended the Third Triennial Conference of the Associated Country Women of the World, taken in Washington, DC in 1936. The first is on one of the White House lawns with President and Mrs. Roosevelt in the distant Background (measures 37” x 10”). The second was taken at the Constitution Hall in Washington DC with Eleanor Roosevelt Seated on Stage. Also in the picture (in the distant background) are President and Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt and several staff members (Measures 32” x 10”).

Provenance

The Associated Country Women of the World Journal was donated to the Archives by Wallace Wood.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.

Associated Country Women of the World Records - Accession 602 - M261 (310)

LC Subject Headings

Associated Country Women of the World; Associated Country Women of the World. Triennial Conference (3rd : 1936 : Washington); Women--Societies and clubs

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