Moorhead Business and Professional Women (S710)

1952-1970

Historical Sketch

The Business and Professional Women Club of Moorhead organized in Moorhead, Minnesota in 1952. The club was dedicated to the betterment of conditions for women. It took an active interest in social, educational, economic, and political problems at both the local and national levels. The club was represented at district and state conferences. 

Collection Description

This collection consists of a dismantled scrapbook (1952-1968), brief annual histories, meeting minutes, membership lists, yearbooks, a statement of duties and responsibilities for the organization, and various award certificates for the Moorhead Business and Professional Women’s Club. 

Inventory

Box 1

  • Award Certificates. 1959, 1964, 1967, 1986-87
  • BPW
    • Meeting Minutes. 1960-
    • USA. 1968-88, undated
     
  • Correspondence. 1978, 1982
  • Finances. 1978, 1990
  • Histories. 1955-68
  • Memorabilia. 1952, 1963, 1970
  • Newsletter. 1978
  • Newspaper Clippings. 1960-77
  • Objectives and Duties of BPW. 1982
  • Photographs. 1983, undated
  • Programs, Seventh District BPW Meetings. 1962-63, 1968-69
  • Secretary Minutes (Alpha Zeta Chapter). 1968-85
  • Statements of Club's Membership. 1952-68
  • Yearbooks. 1962-68 
      

Box 2

  • BPW
    • Emblem
    • Flag
     
  • Certificates. 1975, undated
  • Photograph Album. 1974-79
  • Scrapbook. 1963-68, 1975-79