Central Michigan University Faculty Dames Organizational Records, 1920-2012, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Central Michigan University Faculty Dames.

Abstract:

The collection includes meeting minutes, records of the treasurers and presidents, meeting programs, photographs of members and their children, and miscellaneous materials..

Extent:

3 cubic ft. (in 4 boxes, 3 Oversized volumes)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Marian Matyn, 2000-2004

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection provides an incomplete record of the organization through meeting minutes, records of the treasurers and presidents, meeting programs, photographs of members and their children, and miscellaneous materials.

A major strength is the complete run of the Recording Secretary’s Books, 1932-1990, the Treasurer’s Record and Report Books, 1934-1977, and the Scrapbooks, 1953, 1999 (4 volumes) and Photograph Albums, 1897, 1953 (3 volumes). These volumes document the history, members, and interests of the organization.

Of special interest is the Baby Spoons Record Book, September 1962-October 1964, which documents the organization’s ongoing tradition of giving a spoon to each member who was also the mother of a new infant. The babies and mothers are described in interesting detail in the book.

The 50th Anniversary of the organization is documented in Notes and a Program, 1978. (The 75th Anniversary materials are found in the Faculty Women Collection.)

Biographical / Historical:

Organizational History:

Central Michigan University (CMU) Faculty Dames was founded on November 17, 1920 as a social organization to help the wives of faculty and administrators get to know each other. Mrs. Warriner was the first president of the organization.

The name changed in September 1998 to CMU Women, to include women who were/are members of the faculty and administration. Materials created by CMU Women are found in a collection under that name.

Acquisition Information:

Acc# many

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical and chronological.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Women--Societies and clubs--Michigan--Mount Pleasant.

Names:

Central Michigan University Faculty Dames.
Central Michigan University--Faculty.

Places:

Mount Pleasant (Mich.)--History.
Mount Pleasant (Mich.)--Social life and customs--20th century.