Philadelphia Federation of Women's Clubs and Allied Organizations, Inc. (PFWC) records

The Philadelphia Federation of Women’s Clubs and Allied Organizations, Inc., was organized in 1922 and was affiliated with the Pennsylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs, which had been in existence since 1895. Its objectives, as stated in its Charter and By-Laws, were “to unite Women’s Clubs and oth...

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Main Author: Philadelphia Federation of Women's Clubs and Allied Organizations, Inc. (Creator)
Collection:Philadelphia Federation of Women's Clubs and Allied Organizations, Inc. (PFWC) Records
Collection Number:3050
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Online Access:Link to finding aid
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100 1 |a Philadelphia Federation of Women's Clubs and Allied Organizations, Inc.  |e creator 
245 1 |a Philadelphia Federation of Women's Clubs and Allied Organizations, Inc. (PFWC) records  |f 1943-1998 
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520 |a The Philadelphia Federation of Women’s Clubs and Allied Organizations, Inc., was organized in 1922 and was affiliated with the Pennsylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs, which had been in existence since 1895. Its objectives, as stated in its Charter and By-Laws, were “to unite Women’s Clubs and other organized groups of women existing in Philadelphia and adjacent territory for purposes of mutual benefit and to promote their common interests in civic, educational and moral measures which make for individual and community welfare.” The clubs constituting the federation had varying objectives, but all aimed to serve some segment of the community. The federation made it possible for them to join together for shared agendas and for a stronger voice beyond their individual memberships. The presidents of the clubs formed the backbone of the federation’s operation under the guidance of its board and elected officers. The records of the organization are concentrated in banking and other financial activities associated with managing its affairs. There is also substantial material on a public forum presented by the federation in the midst of World War II to consider planning for postwar U.S. world positioning. 
541 1 |a Most of the records were a gift of Pauline Schultz, Immediate Past Treasurer, 2000; the provenance of the 1943 Women’s Forum papers is unknown.; 2000 acquired 
555 |a Finding Aid Available Online:  
852 |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania  |b Philadelphia Federation of Women's Clubs and Allied Organizations, Inc. (PFWC) Records  |l 3050 
856 4 2 |y Link to finding aid  |u http://hsp.org/sites/default/files/legacy_files/migrated/findingaid3050pfwc.pdf