Club of '89 Records
Scope and Contents
This collection includes meeting minutes from 1897-2020; historic scrapbooks 1943-2020; photographic prints; yearbooks 1947-1988.
Dates
- Creation: 1897-2020
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
In the fall of 1889, Phebe Sudlow began one of the first women's groups formed in Davenport, Iowa - a club for women of her church, St. John's Methodist. Membership was limited to 25 people because the group traditionally met at members' homes. The Club of '89 met weekly to study the women of the Bible. According to an undated constitution, its objective was the intellectual improvement and the promotion of higher moral and social condition.
Over the years, the club transformed into an educational outlet that went beyond studying the Bible, with members sharing book discussions, reviews and current events.
This club was still active as of 2020.
Extent
4.34 Linear Feet (in 2 record center cartons and 2 loose bound volumes.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Range 41 Section 09
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Repository
321 Main Street
Davenport IA 52801-1490 United States
specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com