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Inventory of the Wednesday Progressive Club SPC.2023.021
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: Wednesday Progressive Club
Creator:
Wednesday Progressive Club
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2023.021
Physical Description:
2 boxes
Physical Description:
1 linear foot
Date (inclusive): 1912-1974; undated
Language of Material:
English
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The Wednesday Progressive Club collection (1912-1974; undated) contains two boxes and 1.05 linear ft. of material belonging
to the Wednesday Progressive Club. The majority of the collection includes documents, minute books, and financial records
regarding the Wednesday Progressive Club. Box 1 contains financial record books that include receipts, warrants, disbursements,
and savings account income information. Box 1 also contains documents about the Bennet property, which include a description
of the property, memorandum, a note regarding mortgage payments, a loan application, and an escrow demand. Additionally, Box
1 contains documents related to the Los Angeles City Board of Education purchase of Lot 12 from the Wednesday Progressive
Club, a letter of resignation from member Amy Harper, and a resolution regarding promissory notes and mortgage. Box 1 also
contains four minute books describing the meetings and locations and a minute book dedicated to the garden section. Box 2
contains a minute book, federal tax returns, Tax documents, receipts, and a Salvation Army pamphlet.
The Wednesday Progressive Club was a club in the Gardena, California area organized by women who focused on philanthropic
work. The Wednesday Progressive Club promoted social interactions and camaraderie among its members. The club was organized
in 1906, incorporated in 1909, and federated in 1911. It was a social and community organization that served their community
through various means such as volunteering and donations to multiple organizations like agricultural organizations. The club
motto was "To Our Club, Loyalty. To our community, wise service". Additionally, The Wednesday Progressive Club sponsored the
creation of the Gardena Library.
Sources:
https://lacountylibrary.org/location/gardena-mayme-dear-library/
This collection was processed by Jocelyn De Avila on November 2, 2023.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Gayle A. Williamson, 2023.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Gardena (Calif.)
Women -- Societies and clubs