Ebell Club of Los Angeles Collection, 1894-1983, bulk 1894-1903

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Summary

Creators:
Ebell Club of Los Angeles.
Abstract:
This collection contains 42 items related to the Ebell Club of Los Angeles, California, chiefly dating from the late 1890s-early 1900s.
Extent:
42 items in 1 box and 1 oversize folder.
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains 42 items related to the Ebell Club of Los Angeles, California, chiefly dating from the late 1890s-early 1900s. The manuscripts section contains 17 items. There is a list of the charter members of the Ebell club, including comments regarding the members, the minute books for the first six years of the club, an essay describing the mission of the club, and the architectural specifications for the Rest Cottage by architect Julia Morgan.

The ephemera section contains event programs, monthly club schedules, pamphlets regarding the activities of the club, a Ebell Magazine from 1930, an itemized survey of documents and ephemera in the Ebell Club's possession in 1959, and a program for the Seventh Annual Meeting Los Angeles District C.F.W.C. There is also a scrapbook created by Mrs. Hazel Smith with Ebell Magazine clippings featuring key members from the late 1920s. The scrapbook also contains short notes regarding a few of the members and club events.

Biographical / historical:

The Ebell Club of Los Angeles was formed in 1894 by a group of women wishing to take up the work of Adrian Ebell. The club is dedicated to expanding women's education in the arts, sciences and literature and the advancement of women in these branches of study and all areas of culture. The Ebell Club of Los Angeles grants college scholarships, hosts lectures, and produces plays and concerts. The Ebell Club also has a history of aiding needy women and supporting women's organizations.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ebell Club of Los Angeles, March 16, 1984.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Restrictions:

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Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
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