Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Soroptimist International of Chico Records
- Dates:
- 1930-2000
- Creators:
- Soroptimist International of Chico
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- Items: 79 boxes Linear Feet: 31
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Soroptimist International of Chico Records. California State University, Chico
Background
- Scope and content:
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The majority of the collection contains Presidents’ series to include the following subjects: Anniversary, Attendance, Audit, Awards, Birthday of the organization, Board Meetings, Budget, Business Meetings, Bylaws, Charter, Club Survey, Committees, Annual Reports, Committees, Correspondence, Friendship Links, Installation, Newsletters, Newspaper Articles, Membership, Officers, Programs, Publicity, Retreat, Service, Treasurer’s Report, Youth Programs and Press Books. Also included are the records of the Home Garden and Antique show as well as other special projects, programs and events such as Steps without Fear, an anti-land mine campaign, the Chico Museum founding, funding the Chico Library. There is also information on the club founding in the historical data files as well as scrapbooks, music and songbooks.
- Biographical / historical:
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Soroptimist International was founded in 1921 in Oakland, California. The name Soroptimist is derived from Latin soror meaning sister, and optima meaning best, interpreted to mean “best for women.” It is an international service organization of women in professional and management positions with the goal of improving the status of women and advancing human rights. Soroptimist International of Chico club was chartered by Emma Wilson in 1930. The club makes scholarships to young people and training awards to women re-entering the workforce. The club holds a Home Garden and Antique show annually as a fundraising event. The organization was involved in many community projects like founding of the Chico Museum.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Soroptimist International of Chico
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1930-2000
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research without restriction.
- Terms of access:
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The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.
- Preferred citation:
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Soroptimist International of Chico Records. California State University, Chico
- Location of this collection:
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California State University, Chico, Special Collections Meriam Library400 West First StreetChico, CA 95929-0295, US
- Contact:
- (530) 898-6603