Women -- Societies and clubs.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Barbara W. Moxon Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-BWM
Abstract
Speaker, motivator, mentor, recruiter and leader, Moxon dedicated her life to service. She knew citizen groups could accomplish their goals through cooperation, hard work, and perseverance. Moxon was involved in and held positions in organizations and campaigns such as Advocates for Comprehensive Health Education (ACHE), SC Division of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Common Cause of SC, Constitutional Convention Repeal Campaign, Equal Rights Amendment of SC (ERA), SC...
Dates:
1964 - 2006
Democratic Women’s Council of South Carolina Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-DWC
Abstract
The DWC of South Carolina seeks to identify, encourage and support qualified female Democratic candidates, to help women achieve a level of equality on all levels of government, and to encourage participation in political activities.
Dates:
1967 - 1989
Dotsy Diane Lloyd Boineau papers
Collection
Identifier: SCL-MS-12770
Scope and Contents
Consisting of correspondence, scrapbooks, programs, and newspaper clippings documenting Boineau's association with United Daughters of the Confederacy but also with such other organizations as Columbia Junior Chamber of Commerce [Jaycees]; S.C. Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation; S.C. Heart Association; S.C. Council for the Common Good; Y.W.C.A. of Columbia; Woman's Club of Columbia; S.C. Federation of Women's Clubs; Boys' Clubs of Greater Columbia; Columbia Museum of Art; Columbia Festival...
Dates:
1898-2000
Jennie Clarkson Dreher papers
Collection
Identifier: SCL-MS-15025
Summary
Papers, 1797, 1859-1994 and undated, consisting of manuscripts, bound volumes,
pamphlets, and photographs collected by Jennie Clarkson Dreher. Speeches given in
Columbia, Gainesville, FL, and Wilmington reflect her interest in the preservation of
historic buildings and gardens, the Robert Mills House and the Boyleston Gardens
being two examples. Pamphlets issued by the Historical Commission of South
Carolina, 1898-1947, promotional material for Chicora College, 1916, and yearbooks of
the...
Dates:
1797-1994; Majority of material found within 1898-1994
League of Women Voters of Columbia/Richland County Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-LWVC
Abstract
The League of Women Voters of Columbia/Richland County (S.C.) was organized as a provisional league in 1947, and recognized as a local league in 1950, one year after the recognition of the Charleston and Spartanburg leagues. These three local organizations formed the nucleus of the state League. The League is a non-partisan organization that encourages citizens to learn about and become active in national, state, and local government.
Dates:
1942 - 2015
League of Women Voters of Spartanburg Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCU-SCPC-LWVS
Abstract
Founded in 1948, the Spartanburg (S.C.) league was disbanded during the spring of 1960, and reorganized circa 1974-1975. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Dates:
1940-1961, 1973-1994