Descriptive Summary
Administrative Information
Biographical Note
Scope and Contents Note
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Soroptimist International of Santa Cruz records,
Date (inclusive): 1929-2002
Collection number: MS 199
Creator:
Soroptimist International of Santa Cruz
Extent:
7 linear ft
Repository:
University of California, Santa Cruz. University Library.
Special Collections and Archives
Santa Cruz, California 95064
Abstract: This collection includes the minutes, newsletters, press books, financial papers, treasurer's reports, song sheets, scrapbooks
and photograph albums of the Santa Cruz club.
Physical location: Stored offsite at NRLF: Advance notice is required for access to the papers.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and
their heirs. For permission to publish or to reproduce the material, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
Preferred Citation
Soroptimist International of Santa Cruz records. MS 199. Special Collections and Archives, University Library, University
of
California, Santa Cruz.
Acquisition Information
Gift of the Soroptimist International of Santa Cruz in 2000.
Biographical Note
The Soroptimist International of Santa Cruz, chartered in 1929, has approximately 50 active members plus Sustaining and Life
members. The Club sponsors several fundraising events during the year. The club makes scholarship and citizanship awards to
outstanding young people, training awards to re-entry women, honors women who have made exceptional contributions to the welfare
of other women, and supports community projects.
What is Soroptimist?
Soroptimist International, founded in 1921 in Oakland, California, has grown to be the largest classified women's organization
in the world. There are more than 2,800 clubs with 95,000 members in over 94 countries.
Soroptimist is an international service organization of professionals and executives of all ages, working together for personal
and professional growth and service to others. The word "Soroptimist" derives from the Latin meaning "the best for women."
Our intent is to further opportunities, growth and recognition for all people.
The Soroptimist ideals of high ethical standards in business and professional life, human rights, advancement of the status
of women, and international goodwill and understanding - all within the spirit of service - distinguishes this organization
and its membership.
Scope and Contents Note
This collection includes the minutes, newsletters, press books, financial papers, treasurer's reports, song sheets, scrapbooks
and photograph albums of the Santa Cruz club.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Soroptimist International--Archives
Women volunteers in social service--California--Santa Cruz
Women--Socities and clubs