Woodridge Book Club Records

Collection

Identifier: 024

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Woodridge Book Club collection consists of yearly handbooks from 1931 through 1964. Significant items in the collection are handbooks covering China and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) during the years of 1942 through 1946.

Dates

Creation: 1931-1964

Creator

Woodridge Book Club (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Biographical / Historical

The Woodridge Book Club, primarily a woman’s organization, was founded in 1927 to both study and promote art, literature, and science. Meetings were held the second Tuesday of the month with varying topics. Club members led panels, discussion groups, and headed committees. Topics of discussion ranged from international affairs to current issues in the arts and sciences.

Extent

0.5 Linear feet

1 Boxes

Additional Description

Arrangement

Processed without series.

Custodial History

Most of the items in this collection were originally part of the Washingtoniana Vertical Files, a set of files maintained for reference on various topics related to D.C. history and current events. The Vertical Files primarily contain clippings but also include other rare items such as signed letters, original programs, and reports.

Processing Information

Basic archival processing procedures were applied to the collection when it was processed. In 1999 items were removed from the Woodridge Book Club to ensure the preservation of rare documents. Photocopies of clippings and other less rare items were retained in the Vertical File.