Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Guide to the Mechanical Engineering
Wives' Club Records
1960-1973
Cage
440
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
- Creator
- Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club
- Title
- Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records
- ID
- Cage 440
- Date [inclusive]
- 1960-1973
- Extent
- 1 container., .5 linear feet of shelf space., 360 items.
- Language
- Collection materials are in English.
- Abstract
- Minutes, correspondence, financial records, mailing lists, directories, photographs, a scrapbook and other papers of a social club which raised funds for scholarships.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]. Cage 440, Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club Records. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Biography/History
The Mechanical Engineering Wives of Washington State University were organized to promote friendliness and unity among the wives of mechanical engineering students. In addition to its social function the club attempted to provide scholarships to mechanical engineering students when funds permitted. The membership was comprised of wives of both graduate and undergraduate engineering students. Initially, the organization was not associated with any national or local group. On February 2, 1961, the club became affiliated with the Auxiliary of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a national organization. During the 1960s the group sponsored various fund raising events, hosted guest speakers, and performed community services. A highlight of the year's events was the Mothers' Weekend Fashion Show.
Scope and Content
The material deals with the 1960-1973 period, but the records bulk largest during the early and middle 1960s
The records reflect many facets of the club's activities. The materials include minutes, correspondence, financial records, mailing lists, directories and information pertaining to special and social events. The contents of a scrapbook, which was compiled during the club's greatest period of activity, is also included in this collection.
Arrangement
The Mechanical Engineering Wives Club records are arranged in a single alphabetical subject file.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections © 2012
http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/
Terrell Library
P.O. Box 645610
Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA
509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Acquisition Information
The records of the Mechanical Engineering Wives' Club were transferred to the University Archives, Washington State University in August 1980 (UA 80-18).
Names and Subjects
Corporate Name(s)
Creator(s) :
- Mechanical Engineering Wives of Washington State University --Archives
Subject(s) :
- Washington State University--Funds and scholarships
Subject(s)
- Women -- Societies and clubs--Washington (State)--Pullman
- Colleges and Universities
- Women
- Washington (State)
Detailed Description of Collection
folder | ||||
Calendars and Directories 1960-1963 10 items. |
1 | |||
Charter Section Photos 1960-1961 5 items. |
2 | |||
Committees 1961-1962 10 items. |
3 | |||
C.C.A. Contest 1963 10 items. |
4 | |||
Constitution and By-laws, ca 1970 15 items. |
5 | |||
Correspondence 1961-1973 50 items. |
6 | |||
Fashion Show 1971 30 items. |
7 | |||
Financial Records 1961-1973 50 items. |
8 | |||
Information for ASME Auxiliary 1962-1963 25 items. |
9 | |||
Loans 1961-1962 5 items. |
10 | |||
Mailing Lists undated 10 items. |
11 | |||
Mechanical Engineers-Majors and Alumni 1962-1963 15 items. |
12 | |||
Memory Items undated 5 items. |
13 | |||
Minutes 1960-1970 75 items. |
14 | |||
Secretary's Records 1968-1969 1 item. |
15 | |||
Scrapbook 1963-1969 25 items. |
16 | |||
Special and Social Events Information 1961-1962 15 items. |
17 | |||