MS-028

MS-28

 

COLUMBIAN CLUB

 

INTRODUCTION

 

The collection of the Columbian Club was accessioned into the Flesh Public Library Archives pre World War II.

 

The collection fills five Hollinger boxes, and one hundred twenty-six file folders.

 

The collection covers the years 1894-2004.

 

There are no restrictions on the use of this Collection and the literary copyright has been deeded to the public.

 

SCOPE AND CONTENTS

 

The Columbian Club Collection is divided into six Series: MINUTES OF MEETINGS, FINANCIAL, MISCELLANEOUS, PROGRAMS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND PHOTOGRAPHS & MEMORABILIA.

 

SERIES I – MINUTES OF MEETINGS: This series covers all segments of meetings from September 30, 1903 to May 4, 1983.

 

SERIES II – FINANCIAL:  This series includes treasurers’ reports and records from 1894 to 1962.

 

SERIES III – MISCELLANEOUS:  This series covers membership rolls, constitution and amendments.  A few programs prepared and presented by members are found here.  A limited amount of correspondence and newspaper clippings are contained and souvenirs from parties, stationery and speech notes fill out this category.

 

SERIES IV – PROGRAMS:  This series covers yearly calendars for meetings as to program titles, location, date and hostesses.

 

SERIES V – CORRESPONDENCE

 

SERIES VI – PHOTOGRAPHS & MEMORABILIA

 

HISTORY

 

The Columbian Club was formed in Piqua in October, 1892.  This club was originally called “The Somerset Club,” and this name was used but a short time.  “Columbian Club” was chosen because of the 400th Anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.  The club has always been patriotic, civic minded and democratic in its procedures and programs.

 

Charter members were:  Mrs. Elizabeth Angle, Mrs. Kate Barnett, Mrs. Irene Byrkett, Mrs. Frances M. Clark, Mrs. Laura Crozier, Mrs. Amelia Daniels, Mrs. Kate Gray, Miss Adeline Gross, Mrs. S.F. Gray, Miss Katurah Hatch, Mrs. Louise Hedges, Mrs J.H. Lowe, Miss Anna Morris, Miss Nellie Morris, Mrs. Laura J. McKinney, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Nellis, Mrs. Kate H. Rankin, Miss Jessie Sniff, Mrs. Binnie Sneezey, Miss Martha Weddell, Mrs. Hannah Wertz, Mrs. Clara Whitlock, Mrs. Laura Wherley, Mrs. Alwilda M. Ziegenfelder and Mrs. Samuel Zollinger.

 

Programs presented and prepared by members at monthly meetings ranged from the past to present on literature, music, art, and their related subjects.  Through their programs, the Columbian Club has visited many cities and countries, studying their peoples, history, customs, and culture.

 

The Columbian Club has donated very generously to numerous worthy causes in this area.  It has always been constructive in its ideas and productive in its efforts and growth. 

 

The Columbian Club – past, present and future – holds a vital position in Piqua.

 

CONTAINER LISTING

 

SERIES I – MINUTES OF MEETINGS

 

BOX 1

FILE

  1. Minutes of Meetings: September 30, 1903-May 1, 1911
  2. Minutes of Meetings: September 27, 1911-May 10, 1916
  3. Minutes of Meetings: September 27, 1916-April 5, 1922
  4. Minutes of Meetings: October, 1928-May 4, 1938
  5. Minutes of Meetings: October 5, 1938-May 5, 1948

 

BOX 2

FILE

  1. Minutes of Meetings: October 6, 1948-May 6, 1964
  2. Minutes of Meetings: October 7, 1964-May 3, 1978
  3. Minutes of Meetings: October 4, 1978-May 4, 1983

 

SERIES II – FINANCIAL

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report: 1894-1903
  2. Treasurer’s Report: 1919-1938
  3. Treasurer’s Report: 1938-1962

 

BOX 3

FILE

            1.  Treasurer’s Records

 

SERIES III – MISCELLANEOUS

 

BOX 3

FILE

  1. Membership Rolls: 1894-1916-1937-1938
  2. Constitution and Amendments
  3. Programs presented by members
  4. Newspaper Clippings
  5. Correspondence
  6. Miscellaneous

 

SERIES IV – YEARLY PROGRAMS

 

BOX 4

FILE

      1.    Program 1898-1899

  1. Program 1899-1900
  2. Program 1901-1902
  3. Program 1902-1903
  4. Program 1903-1904
  5. Program 1904-1905
  6. Program 1905-1906
  1. Program 1906-1907
  2. Program 1907-1908
  3. Program 1908-1909
  4. Program 1909-1910
  5. Program 1910-1911
  6. Program 1911-1912
  7. Program 1912-1913
  8. Program 1913-1914
  9. Program 1914-1915
  10. Program 1915-1916
  11. Program 1917-1918
  12. Program 1918-1919
  13. Program 1920-1921
  14. Program 1921-1922
  15. Program 1922-1923
  16. Program 1923-1924
  17. Program 1924-1925
  18. Program 1925-1926
  19. Program 1926-1927
  20. Program 1927-1928
  21. Program 1928-1929
  22. Program 1929-1930
  23. Program 1930-1931
  24. Program 1931-1932
  25. Program 1932-1933
  26. Program 1933-1934
  27. Program 1934-1935
  28. Program 1935-1936
  29. Program 1936-1937
  30. Program 1937-1938
  31. Program 1938-1939
  32. Program 1939-1940
  33. Program 1940-1941
  34. Program 1941-1942
  35. Program 1942-1943
  36. Program 1943-1944
  37. Program 1944-1945
  38. Program 1945-1946
  39. Program 1946-1947
  40. Program 1947-1948
  41. Program 1948-1949
  42. Program 1949-1950
  1. Program 1950-1951
  2. Program  1951-1952
  3. Program  1952-1953
  4. Program  1953-1954
  5. Program  1954-1955
  6. Program  1955-1956
  7. Program  1956-1957
  8. Program  1957-1958
  9. Program  1958-1959
  10. Program  1959-1960
  11. Program  1960-1961
  12. Program  1961-1962
  13. Program  1962-1963
  14. 70th Anniversary Booklet  1892-1962
  15. Program  1963-1964
  16. Program  1964-1965
  17. Program  1965-1966
  18. Program  1966-1967
  19. Program  1967-1968
  20. Program  1968-1969
  21. Program  1969-1970
  22. Program  1970-1971
  23. Program  1971-1972
  24. Program  1972-1973
  25. Program  1973-1974
  26. Program  1974-1975
  27. Program  1975-1976
  28. Program  1976-1977
  29. Program  1977-1978
  30. Program  1978-1979
  31. Program  1979-1980
  32. Program  1980-1981
  33. Program  1981-1982
  34. Program  1982-1983
  35. Program  1983-1984
  36. Program  1984-1985
  37. Program  1985-1986
  38. Program  1986-1987
  39. Program  1987-1988
  40. Program  1988-1989
  41. Program  1989-1990
  42. Program  1990-1991
  43. Program  1991-1992
  1. Program  1992-1993
  2. Program  1993-1994
  3. Program  1994-1995
  4. Program  1995-1996
  5. Program  1996-1997
  6. Program  1997-1998
  7. Program  1999-2000
  8. Program 2000-2001
  9. Program 2002-2003
  10. Program 2003-2004

 

SERIES V - CORRESPONDENCE

 

BOX 5

File

  1. Correspondence – 1960’s
  2. Correspondence – 1970’s
  3. Correspondence – 1980’s
  4. Correspondence – 1990’s

 

SERIES VI – PHOTOGRAPHS & MEMORABILIA

 

  1. Handkerchief with Columbian Club Symbol – 100th Anniversary
  2. Photo of members – 5/2005