Hilts (Robert E.) Wilmington Junior Chamber of Commerce Collection, 1930-1941

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Summary

Title:
Robert E. Hilts, Wilmington Junior Chamber of Commerce Collection
Dates:
1930-1941
Creators:
Hilts, Robert Edwin, 1904-1989, Wilmington Junior Chamber of Commerce Robert E.Hilts Robert E. Hilts,1904-1989 Hilts, Robert Edwin, 1904-1989
Abstract:
Extent:
0.42 linear feet
Language:
Preferred citation:

Robert E. Hilts, Wilmington Junior Chamber of Commerce Collection. Wilmington Historical Society

Background

Scope and content:

The Robert E. Hilts, Wilmington Junior Chamber of Commerce Collection documents his activities as a charter member of the Wilmington Junior Chamber of Commerce, between 1930 and 1941. This includes beautification projects, sponsorship of holiday events, engagement with local political issues, school improvement projects, social events, fundraising for community development, and attendance at local, regional, state, and national conventions. The collection primarily consists of Junior Chamber of Commerce publications, memorabilia associated with convention attendance, and newspaper clippings assembled into scrapbooks.

Biographical / historical:

Please see finding aid with box list for biographical/administrative history.

Acquisition information:
The source and date of acquisition is unknown.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Wilmington Historical Society staff.
Date Prepared:
1930-1941
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creators of this collection has not been transferred to the Wilmington Historical Society. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

Robert E. Hilts, Wilmington Junior Chamber of Commerce Collection. Wilmington Historical Society

Location of this collection:
309 W. Opp St.
Wilmington, CA 90744, US