Inventory of the Wednesday Progressive Club SPC.2023.021
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2023-10
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
Business Number: 310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
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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Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
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Scope and Contents
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.
Biographical / Historical
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/
Processing Information
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
box 1, folder 1
Financial records book. Includes receipts, warrants, and disbursements
1912-1915
box 1, folder 2
Financial records book. Includes receipts, warrants, and disbursements
July 10, 1915-October 2, 1919
box 1, folder 3
Financial records book. Includes receipts, disbursements, and savings account income information
June 22, 1921-July 5, 1930
box 1, folder 4
Bennet Property Documents
August 9, 1926; 1928-1933; April 1934-December 1934; undated
Scope and Contents
Includes: description of property; memorandum and a note regarding mortgage payments; loan application; escrow demand documentation;
fire insurance policy; indenture of lease; certificate of redemption of real estate purchased by state; inventory of furnishings
in Wednesday Progressive Clubhouse
box 1, folder 5
Membership Books/Programs
1931-1932; 1934-1935; 1935-1936
box 1, folder 6
Minute Book
December 7, 1926-April 4, 1934
box 1, folder 7
Loose Items from 1926-1934 Minute Book
March 1930; June 14, 1933; March-April 1950; undated
Scope and Contents
Includes documents related to the purchase by Los Angeles City Board of Education from Wednesday Progressive Club of Lot 12
of Tract No. 257 located in Los Angeles; letter of resignation as member of the Wednesday Progressive Club from Amy Harper;
Resolution regarding promissory notes and mortgage; discussion notes
box 1, folder 8
Minute Book
January 16, 1947- March 31, 1953
box 1, folder 9
Minute Book
September 1962- May 1970
Scope and Contents
Garden Section; Wednesday Progressive Club; Gardena, California
box 1, folder 10
Meeting Minutes [unbound]
February 5, 1964- June 21, 1967
box 1, folder 11
Minute Book
July 12, 1967- June 19, 1968; March 10, 1972
box 1, folder 12
Minute Book
July 10, 1968-June 18, 1969
box 2, folder 1
Minute Book
July 10, 1969- May 15, 1974
box 2, folder 2
Federal Tax Returns
1955-1964
box 2, folder 3
Federal Tax Returns
1954;1959; 1960-1962
box 2, folder 4
Tax Documents
1954-1955; 1957
box 2, folder 5
Tax Document and Receipts
March-April 1974
box 2, folder 6
"The Salvation Army" [pamphlet]
circa 1930s
