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Willing Workers Society of Valley View Minutes
1977-960  
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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Biography/Administrative History
  • Scope and Content of Collection
  • Indexing Terms

  • Descriptive Summary

    Title: Willing Workers Society of Valley View Minutes
    Dates: 1895-1969
    Collection Number: 1977-960
    Creator/Collector: Willing Workers Society of Valley View
    Extent: .75 linear feet
    Online items available
    Repository: History San Jose Research Library
    San Jose, California 95112
    Abstract: Secretary's books containing lists of officers and members, and meeting minutes of the Willing Workers Society of Valley View, a benevolent women's group created in 1895.
    Language of Material: English

    Access

    The records are open to the public for research by appointment.

    Publication Rights

    Contact History San Jose's Research Library & Archives for information about publication and reproduction.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item]. Willing Workers Society of Valley View Minutes. Collection Number: 1977-960. History San Jose Research Library

    Acquisition Information

    Donated to the San Jose Historical Museum in 1977 by Ruby Howes.

    Biography/Administrative History

    According to the Constitution and Bylaws, the society was established as an entitled Willing Workers society to consist of no less than 10 members, including one qualified to preside at the meetings to be held on Thursday, at 2 o'clock every four weeks. The object of the society was benevolence, with dues of 60 cents yearly, and application for membership to be voted on by existing members.

    Scope and Content of Collection

    Secretary's books containing lists of officers and members, and meeting minutes of the Willing Workers Society of Valley View, a benevolent women's group created in 1895. The first book also contains the Constitution and Bylaws.

    Indexing Terms

    Charities
    Women--Societies and clubs
    San Jose (Calif.)
    minute books