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       University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center 
     
     Altrusa International of Lexington records 
     1997ms271 
     
       17.84 Cubic Feet 
       33 boxes, 1 folder 
     
     1923-2019, undated 
     The Altrusa International of Lexington records (dated 1923-2019, undated; 17.84 cubic feet; 33 boxes, 1 folder) contain administrative papers, correspondence, financial papers, conference reports, event programs, minutes, artifacts, printed serials, scrapbooks and a small selection of photographs, posters, and personal members' papers. 
     
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     Conditions Governing Access 
 Collection is open to researchers by appointment.    
   
     Immediate Source of Acquisition 
 Gift, 1977.    
   
     Arrangement 
 Collection is arranged by format and subject.    
   
     Historical note 
 Altrusa International, Inc. is an international organization of professional women who work to create community-wide enrichment through volunteer service. Professionals are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and careers. Historically, membership was by invitation, and individual clubs monitored applicants to ensure that only one representative from any specific business field or profession was selected for invitation. While members must be classified according to a particular field or career, the organization itself is non-partisan and non-sectarian.  At the local level clubs concentrate on programs to benefit their communities as well as participate in international projects supported by Altrusa International, such as the Grants-in-Aid fund and the Founder's Fund. While the creation of local committees might show variation, the main organizational structure has not changed since the emergence of Altrusa in 1917.  Local clubs, headed by a Board of Directors, are grouped into Districts, each of which is under the supervision of a Governor and her corresponding Board of Directors. Above the District level is the International level, which is headed by the President of Altrusa International and her Board. The Altrusa Club of Lexington was founded on November 15, 1923; the organization did not become International until 1935. Jessie O. Yancey, formerly of the Louisville Club (1917), was its first president. Membership regularly included members connected to the University of Kentucky, including former UK Special Collections head, Jacqueline Bull. As Altrusa International grew in membership, district lines changed, with the Lexington Club shifting from the third, to the fifth, and finally the sixth district, which, as of current, includes Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Several members of the Lexington Club have gone on to serve at the District and International level. The Club, still active, now refers to themselves as Altrusa International of Lexington.    
   
     Preferred Citation 
 1997ms271: [identification of item], Altrusa International of Lexington records, 1923-2019, undated, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.    
   
     Scope and Contents 
 The Altrusa International of Lexington records (dated 1923-2019, undated; 17.84 cubic feet; 33 boxes, 1 folder) contain administrative papers, correspondence, financial papers, conference reports, event programs, minutes, artifacts, printed serials, scrapbooks and a small selection of photographs, posters, and personal members' papers. Predominantly paper-based with a large collection of newspaper clippings. While the collection includes records from the early to mid 1990s, the bulk of the collection is between 1923 and 1989, as corresponds with the Scrapbooks and Minutes.    
   
     Conditions Governing Use 
 The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.    
   
     Associations, institutions, etc. -- Kentucky -- Lexington. 
     Business records -- Kentucky -- Lexington 
     Clubs -- Kentucky -- Lexington. 
     Lexington (Ky.) 
     Women -- Kentucky -- Lexington -- Societies and clubs. 
     Women -- Societies and clubs 
   
   Administration Series I. 1957-1974 Scope and Contents Administration contains papers and correspondence regarding the administration of club activities as a whole. Series have been constructed to reflect the administrative board of the club, namely, the Board of Directors, also known as the Executive Board. Subdivided by International, District and Local, referring to the corresponding administrative levels of the of the Altrusa International organization, distinct differences being that District Boards are headed by a "Governor," who oversees activities of all those local clubs within district lines. General papers lacking better classification under alternative series have also been placed here under "General." For papers and correspondence as originating from a specific committee, see the Committee series. Given the organization's specific requirements as to membership into the club, papers relating to club membership and classification are quite numerous. See both the Membership Committee and the Membership series under the Local Administration branch. The Club Manuals also provide explicit information regarding the organization of Altrusa, the creation of a local club, and the induction and responsibilities of members. District Sub-Series A. 1957-1974 District Six, Correspondence from Committee on Nominations 1957 August 16-January 23, 1974 November 8 5 Scope and Contents 1957 correspondences are regarding the nomination of member Ollie Pherigo's to District chair. 1974 correspondence are regarding nominations meant for the next Altrusa biennium, 1956-1957. District Six, Directory of District Six clubs 1973-1974 8 24 District Six, Letters regarding newly elected officers; Altrusa club presidents; Joan Curtis from Nacy J. Russell 1967 March 20, 1971 October 13-1972 January 1, 1974 September 29 10 15 Scope and Contents 1967 letter from Governor Virginia Sams concerning President's Workshop to be held April 22, 1967. 1971-1972 correspondence seems to be related to Christmas and New Year's holidays. Letter to Joan Curtis (September 29, 1974) from Nancy J. Russell, Vocational Services Chairman, concerning committee workshops at the 1974 District Six Convention in Evansville. District Three, Report of President's Workshop 1953 June 12-13 8 16 International Sub-Series B. 1967 Golden Anniversary Convention correspondence 1967 July 5 10 Local Sub-Series C. 1920-1993 General Sub-Series i. 1920-1993 Scope and Contents Papers lack distinct information to sort by original creator or recipient. Altrusa club of Winchester charter banquet program; Carnegie Literacy and Learning Center event program 1984 May 24, 1993 September 12 13 11 Scope and Contents Altrusa club of Winchester charter banquet program, May 24, 1984; Joyce Delabar, Carnegie Literacy and Learning Center, event program, September 12, 1993. Be my Valentine  dinner program 1950 February 9 1 4 Scope and Contents Bi-fold program. Left reads: "Program presenting Miss Marie Duncan (and) Mr. Silas Rose of Lexington, Kentucky and San Francisco, California." Right side prints dinner menu. Mammie Bass Award and Grants-in-Aid correspondence [1956], 1965 January 20-June 16, 1983 September 12 13 9 Postcard to Martha Van Meter from Dorthy C.; Greek Christmas card from Lily Stephens 1965 October 6, [1975] 1 22 Scope and Contents Postcard reads "Aloha from Kauai" and depicts Waialua Falls. Greek Christmas card design displays "Kala Christougena" in Greek with a colorful picture of a ship and what appears to be faint doodles (circles as little faces for the "sailors" on the ship). The inner message text is in English. Handwritten letters circa 1942 12 3 Scope and Contents Includes letters from Mabel Dublin and Ollie Pherigo. Ellen [Connor] letter to  Office ; Draft notes for speech or paper, [circa 1961-1964] 2 33 Scope and Contents The letter discusses the Christmas holidays and is signed "Ellen," with the addressee being "Office." The date is not clear, nor is it certain that the letter was written by Altrusa member Ellen Connor. Notes are written on the back of the letter in what appears to be different handwriting; perhaps at a later date. The "draft notes" were typed on a sheet of paper with the header for the Mildren Burress Insurance Agency, however there lacks a name or proper title. It is suspected that the written passages were meant for a speech to be presented to Altrusa members. The contents discusses problems facing women's equality and social independence. Event inventations, program schedules, and condolence cards, 1920-1975 2 12 Scope and Contents Miscellaneous events to which Altrusa members were invited, such as a holiday parties or (non-Altrusan) club meetings; generally placed here due to lack of identification. Also contains greeting cards in response to a birth, a member's death, and the marriage of a member's child (presumably). Corresponding Secretary Sub-Series ii. 1937-1987 Scope and Contents The Corresponding Secretary was responsible for handling official club correspondence. Christmas party announcement 1937 December 23 8 22 Correspondence 1981 April 6-1984 May 23 13 4 Correspondence-Jaqueline Bull 1964 October 23-1965 October 14 5 9 Incoming correspondence 1982 July 30-1983 August 2 13 5 Membership invitation letters 1981 August 25-1987 May 22 13 7 Financial matters Sub-Series iii. 1939-1993 Scope and Contents Subseries contains the financial documents of the local chapter. Account reports 1945 October 8-August 3 8 7 Scope and Contents Reports conducted by third-party certified accountants of Altrusa financial accounts. Expense reports 1950 November 24-1959 November 20 8 9 Financial reports and records; financial statements 1947 June 30, 1954 June 30-1958 June 30, 1991 May 31, 1993 May 31 13 12 Financial reports; budget reports 1953 July 6, 1966 July 1-1967 June 30, 1974 June 30-1975 March 31 10 7 Notary data; The Notary Public, 1945 ed. 1939-1953 8 2 Membership Sub-Series iv. 1923-1987 Scope and Contents Contains the membership information for the local chapter. Altrusa member installation banquet 1963 June 28 8 23 Classification guides 1949 June, 1954 7 13 Scope and Contents Contains multiple copies of the 1949 edition, several with member names and/or notes within. Single copy of 1954 edition with additional notes attached. Constitution and By-laws 1923-1956 5 1 Scope and Contents Includes 1923, 1925, 1939, 1951, 1953, and 1955 edition. One copy marked "President's copy / Revised." One marked "Ila Earle Fowler." One with dark mark for 1958. By-laws and Classification, proposed and approved amendments 1974 July, 1976 July 10 8 Handbooks, articles, parliamentary guides circa 1939-1987 14 2 Scope and Contents Contains a copy of The Altrusa Handbook (undated), Articles of Association and By-Laws (1939), Proposed draft of International Bylaws (April 1, 1986), Articles of Incorporation of Altrusa Club (circa 1974), Point of Order: Simplified Parliamentary Procedures for Altrusans (1987), Parliamentary at a Glance (1949), Altrusa Local Club Handbook (1978). Member's Manual 1958-1967 5 2 Scope and Contents Includes 1958 edition, 1961 printing, 1967 edition. Membership kit [1974] 2 9 Scope and Contents The Membership kit given to new members, includes Member's Manual (1973 rev. ed.), Founder Fund Vocational Aid brochure, Grants-in-Aid brochure, Altrusa: Pioneer of Women's Service Clubs booklet, 1974 Classification Guide, 1974 By-laws and Policies, and attendance card. Membership papers-Joan Curtis [1971] 6 1 Scope and Contents Includes Joan Curtis' personal member's binder, sheet music, and 1971 Governor's Banquet program. New member's kit [circa 1978] 13 8 Scope and Contents The membership kit given to new members, includes dues card, Sponsor's Guide, membership card, New Member Digest, Classification Guide, Bylaws and Policies, and recommendation form. Song book; sheet of songs [circa 1940] 7 16 Scope and Contents Song book published by local Lexington printer, The Keystone Printery. Outline for orientation workshop 1974 May 19 2 32 Scope and Contents An outline of information about Altrusa and the local club, both historical and modern (1974), presumably meant to help orientate new members. Past-President Sub-Series v. 1961-1963 Scope and Contents Contains the personal correspondence and papers of Lorraine Seay, 1960-1961. Includes letters regarding Mrs. Seay's nomination for District Six chairman. Personal papers of Lorraine Seay 1961-1963 4 9 President Sub-Series vi. 1927-1979 Scope and Contents These are the materials collected by the individuals who held the office of President. General Sub-Series a. 1927-1975 Scope and Contents Subseries includes material collected by the local club's presidents. ASK US, Inc. to Barbara Rosenbaum 1974 August 10 9 Collection of club correspondence 1943 January 12-1954 April 19 8 17 Correspondence with Women's Club of Lexington regarding catering circa 1973-1974 5 13 Daysie Procter to Fayette Home Telephone Company, Inc. 1927 June 3 8 20 Scope and Contents Correspondence discusses a luncheon and includes luncheon program. Letter from club president concerning white crosses on Fayette County highways 1973 February 16-27 13 16 Scope and Contents From current President, Katherine Goodman, to Russell Johnson, District Engineer for the Department of Highways, Commonwealth of Kentucky, about placing white crosses on the highways in Fayette County. Monthly news bulletin 1933 March-June 2 31 Scope and Contents It is unclear if this bulletin is unique from the Chatterbox monthly newsletters (see Chatterbox sub-series under Printed Materials). Further, the committee or office that produced it is unclear, however "Ila Earle Fowler, Pres." marks some issues' header. The collection does not seem to contain any similarly focused monthly news bulletin. Papers and correspondence of Ollie Pherigo 1942 November 1-1966 July 29 12 2 Parliamentary Usage, book [1935] 14 10 Scope and Contents Personal copy of Ollie Pherigo. Copy of hard-bound book Parliamentary Usage (1935) by Emma A. Fox. Personal, signed message from author. Personal notebook of Elizabeth Larkin 1975 9 12 Scope and Contents Handwritten notes by Elizabeth Larkin as kept in a spiral-bound notebook. Presidential papers 1952-1953, 1961-1962, 1973-1974 9 5 Scope and Contents Presidents included: Orinne Johnson (1952-1953), Clara Allison (1961-1962), Barbara Rosenbleum (1973-1974). Workbooks Sub-series b. 1974-1979 Arrangement Items within this subseries were originally enclosed in binder form with labeled divisions. Each section division was given its own folder to imitate the original order. Audrey Stewart Sub-Series 1. 1975-1976 Committee and project progress reports 1975-1976 1 20 Correspondence and papers 1975-1976 1 19 Scope and Contents Includes copies of board meeting minutes 1975-1976; Program for leadership seminar (April 1975); District Six calendar (1975?). Elizabeth Larkin Sub-Series 2. 1974-1978 Altrusa International Service Bulletin with notes 1975-1977 1 15 Scope and Contents Includes copies of Altrusa International Service Bulletin Vol. 12, No. 12-C (March 1975)- Vol. 14, No. 9-C (March 1977). ASTRA guidelines 1976 April 2 5 Budget materials and project notes 1975 November 30-1977 June 30 2 4 Scope and Contents Includes budget report from president, Audrey Stewart (1975-1976). Chatterbox 1974 December-1977 June 1 10 Scope and Contents President's copies of Chatterbox. See the Chatterbox subseries under Printed Materials for further issues. Missing issues for months July 1975-January 1976. Calendar 1976 March 2 18 Calendar 1976 April 6-26 2 19 Calendar 1976 May 2 20 Calendar 1976 June 2 21 Calendar 1976 July 2 22 Calendar 1976 August 2 23 Calendar 1976 September 2 24 Calendar 1976 October 2 25 Calendar 1976 November 2 26 Calendar 1976 December 2 27 Calendar 1977 January 2 28 Calendar 1977 February 2 29 Calendar 1977 March 2 30 Committee correspondence-Altrusa Information 1976 June 21-November 10 2 14 Scope and Contents Includes copy of Member's Manual, October 1976 edition. Committee correspondence-Community Service 1976 May 6-20 2 17 Committee correspondence-International Relations 1976 December 30-1977 January 31 2 16 Committee correspondence-Vocational Services 1976 August 9-October 11 2 15 Scope and Contents Includes copy of "Vocational Services -- District Six -- Annual Report -- 1975-1976." Committee reports for 1977 International conference 1976-1977 1 16 Scope and Contents Committee reports covering activities during fiscal years 1975-1976 to be presented at the 1977 International conference. Correspondence 1976-1977 1 18 Scope and Contents Majority of correspondence are letters from Elizabeth Larkin. Also includes several letters between Joyce Delabar (current program coordinator) and Larkin. Correspondence and papers 1977 February-May 2 13 Scope and Contents Includes correspondence from Elizabeth Larken to Lynne Funk; copy of International Altrusan Vol. 54, No. 6 (February 1977); Leadership self-evaluation form; 1976-1977 event calendar; June 2, 1977 meeting minutes; April 30, 1977 budget summary; Resolutions committee; Altrusa International Service Bulletin, Vol. 14, No. 12-C (May 1977); Articles of Incorporation for the Altrusa Club. District Six leadership seminar 1976-1977 1 14 Scope and Contents Includes copies of District Six Service Bulletin vol. 21 no. 5 (March 1977), vol. 21 no. 3 (June 1976), vol. 21 no. 2 (March 1976). Leadership seminar held April 2 & 3, 1976. Immediate Past-President papers 1977 June 30-August 18 2 7 Scope and Contents Former presidents participate as Immediate Past-President after new elections. Also includes copies of Local Club Handbook and International Altrusan Vol. 54, No. 7 (March 1977). International Altrusan, Vol. 54, No. 8-10 1977 April-June 2 8 Scope and Contents Copies addressed to President Elizabeth Larkin. Also see International Altrusan subseries under Printed Materials. Inventories of club materials 1976-1977 1 17 Membership materials and papers 1976-1977 2 10 Scope and Contents President Elizabeth Larkin's workbook copies for 1976-1977 Year Book, Classification Guide, Amendments, By-Laws, Calendar, Duties, and select correspondence and project discussion. Men's Fashion Show, Third Annual 1977 January-April 2 6 Needlework Fair report and papers 1976 September-December 2 3 Scope and Contents Third annual Needlework Fair, held September 17-19, 1976. Notes and papers on executive board meetings 1977 May 19-June 16 2 11 Notes on board meetings 1977 January 23 1 11 Papers and notes [1976-1977] 1 12 Scope and Contents Includes hand-written notes, drafts, a list of names (donors?), Chatterbox (March/April 1977), Annual Report (1976-77). Project budgets [1975]-1977 1 13 Proposed members 1977-1978 1 9 Senior Citizens Hobby Sale  papers and correspondence, 1976 2 2 Scope and Contents Noted to be eleventh annual sale. Set Your Pace  papers and correspondence 1976-1977 2 1 Helen Anthracoupolos Sub-Series 3. 1977-1979 Calendar 1978 April-May 7 12 Calendar 1978 June 7 11 Calendar 1978 July 7 9-10 Calendar 1978 August 7 8 Calendar 1978 September 7 7 Scope and Contents Includes photograph of Altrusa members at the Red Mile race track. Contains papers and correspondence showing the Altrusa club's interest in supporting the Kentucky Horse Park and the Red Mile track. Calendar 1978 October 7 6 Calendar 1978 November 7 5 Calendar 1978 December 7 4 Calendar 1979 January 7 3 Scope and Contents Includes copy of Chatterbox, December-January 1979. Calendar 1979 February 7 2 Calendar 1979 March-April 7 1 Project Planner; Planner's Primer 1977 6 18 Scope and Contents Two booklets related to generating service project ideas and project planning techniques. Joyce Delabar Sub-Series 4. 1976-1978 Annual club reports, personal papers and correspondence 1976-1978 6 3 Scope and Contents Includes copies of Altrusa International Service Bulletin Vol 15, 3C, September 1977; July-August 1977 "C-D". By-laws, amendments to club policies 1976 July-1977 July 6 4 Calendar 1977 March-June 6 17 Calendar 1977 July 6 16 Calendar 1977 August 6 15 Calendar 1977 September 6 14 Calendar 1977 October 6 13 Calendar 1977 November 6 12 Calendar 1977 December 6 11 Scope and Contents Includes several Christmas cards addressed to Joyce Delabar and the Altrusa Club. Includes a photograph from Christmas (dated 1978). Calendar 1978 January 6 10 Scope and Contents Includes St. Joseph Hospital centennial anniversary awards program, July 9, 1977. Calendar 1978 February 6 9 Calendar 1978 March 6 8 Calendar 1978 March-June 6 5 Calendar 1978 April 6 7 Calendar 1978 April-May 6 6 Correspondence 1977-1978 1 3 Scope and Contents Correspondence, notes and papers meant for the presidential workbook of Joyce Delabar. Incoming Presidential Calendar 1976 April-1977 April 6 2 Scope and Contents One of the duties of the retiring president was to prepare a notebook for the incoming president. Recording Secretary Sub-Series vii. 1952-1991 Scope and Contents The Recording Secretary handled club minutes.  These are the materials collected by the individuals who held this position. Club meeting summaries, correspondence, and papers 1989 June 1-1990 May 17 3 7 Scope and Contents Recording Secretary Louise Gladstone, 1989-1990. Club meeting summaries, correspondence, and papers 1990 June-1991 May 16 3 6 Scope and Contents Recording Secretary Patrica Motley, 1990-1991. Includes copies of Altrusa Accent Vol. VI, No. 1 (September 1990), Vol. VI, No. 3-No. 4 (March/April 1991); Altrusa Focus June 1990-March 1991; Christmas songs lyric card. Member's telephone numbers and address list 1990 June 15 3 5 Minutes, notes; report from president 1952-1953 7 17 Scope and Contents Minutes, notes, November 13, 1952. Acting-Secretary Mary C. Sullivan in absence of Secretary Alice Buckner. President's report from office of Orinne Johnson, 1952-1953. Minutes, drafts, annual reports, meeting notes 1973 July-1975 December 7 18 Scope and Contents Recording Secretary, Toby Carlson. Summary of board meetings 1989 June 15-1991 May 16 3 8 Scope and Contents Includes copy of Altrusa District Six Service Bulletin Vol. 31, No. 7 (May 1991); Vol. 31, No. 7 (February 1991)[sic], Vol. 31, No. 6 (November 1990); Vol. 31, No. 5 (August 1990); and, International Altrusan Vol. 68, No. 1 (Fourth Quarter, 1990). Treasurer Sub-Series viii. 1953-1995 Scope and Contents This contains the material collected by the person holding the office of Treasurer. Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Altrusa Focus; Altrusa International Service Bulletin; Altrusa Accent; Altrusa jewelry, award and product price list 1991-1995 12 15 Scope and Contents Issues not contiguous. In binder, corresponding section originally titled "Focus". Altrusa Focus, May 1993-May 1995; Altrusa International Service Bulletin, September 1991-August 1994; Altrusa Accent, October 1994-February 1995; Altrusa jewelry, award and product price list. Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Attendance lists 1994 July-1995 May 18 13 2 Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Auditor's report 1994 May 31 13 3 Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Budgets 1993-1995 12 11 Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Correspondence 1993 August 9-1994 July 15 12 16 Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Correspondence regarding club receipts 1994 October-1995 July 13 1 Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Dues statement 1992-1995 12 13 Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Front material 1993-1995 12 8 Scope and Contents Includes 1994-1995 directory book of Lexington club members. Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Kentucky tax records 1991-1994 12 14 Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Member rosters 1994 June 12 9 Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-New members 1992 December 11-1994 December 13 12 10 Anne Stiene-Martin Binder-Reports 1992 June 11-1995 April 30 12 12 Scope and Contents Excel worksheet printouts and treasurer's reports. Papers and correspondence of Clara Allison 1955 June 15-1958 May 15 12 1 Reports 1965 June 17-1966 June 20 10 17 Reports 1987 June 18-1989 August 31 3 4 Scope and Contents Club treasurers' terms: Genevieve Baxter, 1985-1986; Barbara Sue Turley, 1986-1988; Margaret Wheeler, 1988-1989. Includes copy of Altrusa International Articles of Incorporation: Bylaws and Policies, Classification Guide: Membership in Altrusa. Reports and notes 1953-1955 7 19 Reports and tax statements 1953 December 31-1966 June 20 8 8 Conferences/Conventions Series II. 1940-1993 Scope and Contents Contains papers relating to the annual conferences held at the various levels within Altrusa. International conventions are bi-annual. District conferences are annual. See the Member's Manual for a description of specific rules as to when and where a convention or conference in a given year might be held. The listing of multiple districts reflects the changing of district lines over the years. Altrusa International Conventions Sub-Series A. 1947-1993 Scope and Contents Programs, reports, papers, summaries and minutes relating to the Altrusa International Biennial Convention. Convention related newsletters 1961 July 27, 1971 July 27 10 4 Scope and Contents Newsletters produced as a result of an International convention taking place in the area at the time. Altrusa's Rocky News: 27th Biennial Convention, held in Denver, Colorado (July 1961); 32nd Convention, held in San Francisco, California (July 1971). Program and papers for Twentieth Convention, Forty-third Convention 1947 June 15-19, 1993 July 2-6 9 8 Program and report for Thirty-third Convention 1973 April-July 26 11 8 Summaries, programs and reports 1951 July 1-1952 June 30, 1974 July 23-26, 1975 July 25, 1977 July 24-28 10 1 Scope and Contents Annual reports, July 1, 1951-June 30, 1952; Summary and annual reports, July 23-26, 1974; Summary and reports, July 25, 1975; convention program, July 24-28, 1977. Contents include Altrusa International Board of Directors Meeting; club programs and project reports for District Six clubs; report of club president (Lexington, KY); annual reports by editor of International Altrusan, executive director, budget committee, and Founder's Fund Vocational Assistance committee. District Five Conferences Sub-Series B. 1953-1956 Scope and Contents Includes conference programs and minutes, and copies of Constitution and By-Laws, Classification Guide, Carl Sanburg tourist information (prepared by Illinois Historical Society). Program and minutes for Twenty-third Annual Conference 1953-1956 8 29 Scope and Contents Twenty-third Annual Conference, October 7-9, 1955. Personal folder of Anna Pherigo. District Six Conferences Sub-Series C. 1955-1976 Scope and Contents Includes conference programs and minutes, registration, reports and correspondence. General correspondence 1955 October 7-1958 July 1 8 13 Scope and Contents Conferences covered: October 7-9, 1955 (Galensburg, IL); October 19-21, 1956 (Terre Haute, IN); October 25-27, 1957 (Louisville, KY). Correspondence is between the Lexington club and corresponding clubs in which the current conference is being hosted. Also includes membership report. General correspondence 1960-1976 10 2 Scope and Contents Contains correspondences from the District Six board to the Lexington club, correspondence from the Lexington club about events related to conferences, 1960-1976. Also includes a workshop schedule, 1977. Programs for Governor's Banquet 1955 October 8, 1956 October 19-21 14 8 Programs for Second and Fifth Annual 1957 October 25-27, 1960 September 23-25 8 6 Scope and Contents Second Annual Conference program with Governor's Banquet menu. Held October 25-27,1957. Fifth Annual District Six Conference held September 23-25, 1960. Programs for Thirteenth, Fifteenth, Twentieth, Twenty-sixth, Twenty-eighth, and Thirty-eighth Annual 1968-1993 14 3 Scope and Contents Contains programs for conferences held October 5-6, 1968; October 9-11, 1970; October 10-12, 1975; October 9-11, 1981; October 14-16, 1983; October 15-17, 1993. Includes invitations from the Lexington Altrusa club advertising local Bluegrass activities to coincide with the Twenty-Eighth Conference (1983). Includes a menu for breakfast held during the Thirty-Eighth Conference (1993). Registration form for Twentieth Annual 1975 1 8 Scope and Contents Addressed to Elizabeth Larkin. Fall Conference, October 10-11-12, 1975. Report of Governor 1974-1976 14 4 Scope and Contents Report of the Governor created by District Six Governor, Board of Directors and Committee Chairmen; report covers years 1974-1975 and 1975-1976. Summary, reports and program for Eighteenth Annual 1973 October 12-November 1 11 9 Summary, reports and program for Sixteenth Annual 1970-1971 11 5 Scope and Contents Includes correspondence, committee reports and the conference program for the District Six Sixteenth Annual Conference, 1971. Summary, reports and papers for Twelfth Annual 1966-1967 19 1 Scope and Contents Includes committee reports, Report of Governors, and miscellaneous papers, such as a sheet of song music and state maps, likely used by members while traveling. Conference held September 29-October 1, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. District Three Conferences Sub-Series D. 1940-1953 Scope and Contents Subseries includes programs, reports and minutes for conferences. Programs for Twelfth, Fourteenth, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twentieth Conferences 1940 October 19-1952 October 26 7 20 Scope and Contents Includes program and a menu for the 22nd Conference Governor's Banquet dinner (October 25, 1952). Narrative Rhyme of the Adventures of the Lexington Altrusa by Ila Earle Fowler 1945 October 19-21 8 14 Scope and Contents Poem written by Ila Earle Fowler about the club experience at the Third District Convention, held in Jackson, Mississippi, October 19-21, 1945. Report and minutes; Report, program and minutes, Thirteenth Annual; program and card 1940-1946 8 15 Report and minutes 1941, 1945 9 11 Sixteenth annual, minutes and reports, program, papers 1946 October 25-November 25 11 7 Scope and Contents Papers and notes belonging to Mabel Dublin. Minutes and reports, Twenty-second and Twenty-third Annual Conference 1952 October 24-26, 1953 October 23-25 14 7 District Conference and International Convention 1967-1987 26 26 Committees Series III. 1923-1994 Scope and Contents Contains papers and correspondence from Altrusa committees. Some committees are essential, and required by Altrusa International, while others were created ad hoc or as a result of a local club project. See the Member's Manual for a list and description of committee practices and policies. Some of the Yearbooks, or the Directories, contain information regarding committee activity; these resource will also list membership of a committee for a given year. It is also likely that checking the club minutes will provide a clearer overview of a committees' activities for a year. Each committee is required to submit a yearly report and often these are included with the minutes. Club minutes are typically detailed, and while not completely contiguous, run a date range from the Club's inception in 1923 to July 1989. Altrusa Information Sub-Series A. 1940-1994 Brochures and information sheets circa 1940-1994 13 18 Scope and Contents An assortment of information brochures or pamphlets about supported Altrusa International projects, such as the Founder's Vocational Aid Fund or the Grants-in-Aid project. Also includ