Women's Auxiliary to United Federation of Postal Clerks, Local #91 Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of three scrapbooks documenting the activities of the Women's Auxiliary to United Federation of Postal Clerks, Local #91 organization. The scrapbooks were created by Virginia Vande Wiele and other members of the group.
The scrapbooks include an image of the Postmaster General for the City of Davenport. It was Arthur Kroppach during the years covered by the scrapbooks. It showcases programs and details of the the annual state convention, picnics, and other events held by the group. There are photographs, programs, realia, and more documenting the organization and its membership.
Dates
- Creation: 1959-1964
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials are available for use in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center only.
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Biographical / Historical
For more information about this collection, please consult with a Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center staff member.
Virginia Vande Wiele created the scrabooks with other members of the organization.
Donor's father worked for the post office.
Extent
.42 Linear Feet (in 1 5" scrapbook manuscript (15.5" x 12.5") box.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Range 22 Section 01
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
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Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
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