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Finding aid to the Mizpah Club Records 1883-1954 SFH 547
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Series 1 Minutes

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Minutes, Includes Constitution 1883-1885

Scope and Contents

The first record book of the Mizpah Club followed by the "First Minutes of the Mizpah Club," with five members in attendance, and another three who were not in attendance.
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Minutes January 1892-1895

Scope and Contents

Extensive minute notes on activities and expenditures.
A sample of the text: "Mrs. Breckenfeld sent the case of Mrs Ward to Mrs Bertz, who visited her and found her in great distress, suffering from sciatica, and at present, not able to do any work. She has two children, a girl of 16 years, and a boy of 13 years. The girl wished a situation as nurse maid. Mrs Bertz kindly interested herself in getting a place for the boy and thought 'Mr King of the California Hotel, could give him employment.' The Ladies decided to assist Mrs Ward to the amount of $2.50 which was given to Mrs. Bertz for that purpose" (1/25/1892).
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Minutes January 1921-October 1921

Scope and Contents

Extensive minute notes on activities and expenditures.
A sample of the text: "Before the regular business meeting Miss Wolf of the Near East Relief organization gave an address on the dreadful and pitiful condition of the Armenian children and how they are looking toward America for support. Miss World showed pictures of these starving little ones, which spoke more eloquently than words of their deplorable state. The Near East Relief is the only organization which offers promises of food, shelter, clothing, etc. for these little unfortunates. They have appealed for help from the people of the United States. Miss Wolf left a book entitled the 'Life of a Child' which explains that $60 will save the life of a child for one year" (4/4/21)
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Secretary's Notes 1899-1900

Scope and Contents

Minutes and book-keeping information (e.g., dues, expenditures) as recorded during the meetings, later to be written in a more formal style for the Official Minutes.
 

Series 2 Financial Accounts

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A Record of Charities 1892-1900

Scope and Contents

Includes notation of people visited by Club members, information on membership at various times (e.g., names, addresses), families assisted, and items created (e.g., aprons, dresses, pillow cases, sheets).
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Treasurer [notes] 1892-1894, 1899

Scope and Contents

Dated entries on specific contributions — e.g., In the first two years, monthly contributions to the "Nursery for Homeless Children." Also numerous outlays for help with rent, food, clothing. With "reported visits" noted for 1899, and also Correspondence for these six years.
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San Francisco Savings Union Bank Balance Book 1909-1916

 

Series 3 Scrapbooks

Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks provide documentation of activities from the center of the Depression, through World War II, and then post-War relief. The letters show the group provided services to a variety of relief organizations in San Francisco during WWII.
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1917-1945

Scope and Contents

Includes certificates, newspaper clippings, photographs, cards, typed carbons of news releases, correspondence, and a small scrapbook assembled by officer on the Club's 50 anniversary fête in 1933.
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1900, 1948-1954

Scope and Contents

Scrapbook includes material documenting activities of the Club, including: newspapers clipping and articles; cards of various sorts; photographs; and correspondence, mostly from various organizations regarding specific donations. The assembler scattered throughout the book pasted decorations, such as die-cut floral designs. Tipped to the inside rear cover is an original document, "Mizpah Charity Club/ Report of Secretary for year ending Jan. 15, 1900."
 

Series 4 Artifacts

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Collection Bag 1895

Scope and Contents

Blue-cloth bag, with inner flannel lining, bag with string tie at the top. "Mizpah" embroidered on one side and "1895" on the other side.
Collection Contents
Minutes
Financial Accounts
Scrapbooks
Artifacts
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