Petentes Women's Club Records

Collection

Identifier: MC 811

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Scope and Content Note

The papers encompass expense records, minutes, attendance records, a scrapbook, yearbooks, and various club papers including a club history and copies of a few of the educational programs presented by club members.

Dates

1928-1973

Creator

Petentes Women's Club (Little Rock, Ark.) (Organization)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

The Petentes Women's Club was founded January 24, 1912, by five Little Rock women, led by Mrs. John King. The club was originally organized as a social and literary organization, and a portion of each meeting was devoted to the discussion of an educational topic usually pertaining to literature, history, or current events. The club also participated in civic activities, concentrating on charitable and educational works. Its final meeting was held May 24, 1973.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

The collection is arranged by topic; minutes and yearbooks are arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

The Petentes Women's Club Records were donated to Special Collections by Ellen Shipley of Fayetteville, Arkansas, on May 15, 1988. Two additional items (a charity benefit ticket and another copy of the 1964-1965 yearbook) were donated circa 1997.

Processing Information

Processed by Leon C. Miller, Special Collections Division, University of Arkansas Libraries, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in May 1988. Updated by Katrina Windon in March 2017.