Repository
Heinz History Center
Title College Club of Pittsburgh Records Creator
College Club of Pittsburgh
Collection Number MSS 1157 Extent
18 linear feet
(13 boxes, 12 shelf volumes)
Date 1908-2016 Abstract The College Club of Pittsburgh was organized on October 16, 1908 and served to promote the social and intellectual interests of women holding college degrees in the fields of education, literature, science and the arts. The College Club of Pittsburgh Records contain financial records, minute books, photographs, news bulletins, yearbooks, scrapbooks, event programs and membership information created primarily between 1908 to 2008. Language The material in this collection is inEnglish. Author The guide to this collection was written by Jon Klosinski. Publisher Heinz History Center Address 1212 Smallman St.https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org History
The College Club of Pittsburgh was organized on October 16, 1908 by a group of nineteen women representing eleven colleges in Pennsylvania and incorporated April 20, 1912. The club served to promote the social and intellectual interests of women holding college degrees in the fields of education, literature, science and the arts. Organized into several departments including Athletic, Civic, Dramatic, Literary, Music and Social, the club was designed to spread information about shared member interests and raise public visibility of women holding college degrees. Club members resided in the greater Pittsburgh area and held degrees from a variety of institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Pennsylvania College for Women (now Chatham University) and Wellesley College.
From 1932 to 1992 the College Club had its own building at 143 North Craig Street in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. In 1992, the club moved to a suite of rooms on the second floor of the Pittsburgh Athletic Association building at 4215 Fifth Avenue, where its educational and recreational programs were held. The club published a monthly column in the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph newspaper highlighting member activities and achievements and held regular group trips to New York City as well as educational tours in the greater Pittsburgh area.
At the height of the College Club's popularity during the mid-20th century, the membership grew to 800 and had a waiting list. The club celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 21st, 2008 featuring a keynote speech delivered by former Mayor of Pittsburgh Sophie Masloff.
Scope and Content Notes The College Club of Pittsburgh Records contain financial records, minute books, photographs, news bulletins, yearbooks, scrapbooks, event programs and membership information created primarily between the years 1908 and 2008. Materials document club events, anniversary celebrations, sponsored trips, membership registration, relationships with other local and national women's groups and administrative business.
Arrangement
The College Club of Pittsburgh Records are housed in 13 boxes including 16 oversized shelf volumes and are arranged in 5 series: Series I. Administrative Materials, Series II. Events and Activities, Series III. Organizational History, Series IV. Membership Information and Series V. Photographs.
Conditions Governing Access
None.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift from College Club of Pittsburgh in2017.
Archives accession # 2017.0022.
Preferred Citation
College Club of Pittsburgh Records, 1908-2016, MSS 1157, Detre Library and Archives, Senator John Heinz History Center.
Processing Information
Processed by: Jon Klosinski on 2/9/2018.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.
Subjects Corporate Names College Club of Pittsburgh Other Subjects Women college graduates. Women--societies and clubs. Container List Series I: Administrative Materials , 1912-2000 Scope and Contents Series I contains committee and administration listings, Board of Directors and membership meeting minutes, committee bulletins, President's informational booklets, income and expense records and club rules and by-laws drafts. Information contained in the meeting minutes refers to both club wide activities as well as special events and activities specific to club committees. Also contained in the materials is information on other national Women's groups such as the American Association of University Women.
Administration and Committee Lists , 1912-1982 Containers Box 1 , Folder 1 American Association of University Women Bulletins and Administrative Information , 1971-1983 Containers Box 1 , Folder 2 American Association of University Women Bulletins and Administrative Information , 1971-1983 Containers Box 1 , Folder 3 Annual and Special Meeting Minute Book , April 1, 1916-May 11, 1940 Containers Box 1 , Folder 4 Board of Directors and Membership Attendance Book , 1981-1983 Containers Box 1 , Folder 5 Board of Directors Minute Book , Feb 20, 1909-Dec 7, 1915 Containers Box 1 , Folder 6 Board of Directors Minute Book , Jan 4, 1916-April 6, 1920 Containers Box 1 , Folder 7 Board of Directors Minute Book , April 20, 1920-April 8, 1924 Containers Box 1 , Folder 8 Board of Directors Minute Book , April 16, 1924-April 28, 1931 Containers Box 1 , Folder 9 Board of Directors Minute Book , April 16, 1924-April 28, 1931 Containers Box 1 , Folder 10 Board of Directors Minute Book , April 16, 1924-April 28, 1931 Containers Box 1 , Folder 11 Board of Directors Minute Book , May 28, 1962-May 6, 1966 Containers Box 1 , Folder 12 Board of Directors Minute Book , May 28, 1962-May 6, 1966 Containers Box 1 , Folder 13 Board of Directors Minute Book , June 29, 1970- Mar. 30, 1975 Containers Box 1 , Folder 14 Board of Directors Minute Book , June 29, 1970- Mar. 30, 1975 Containers Box 1 , Folder 15 Board of Directors Minute Book , 1990-1995 Containers Box 1 , Folder 16 Board of Directors Minute Book , 1990-1995 Containers Box 1 , Folder 17 Board of Directors Minute Book , 1990-1995 Containers Box 1 , Folder 18 Board of Directors and Annual Meetings Minute Book , June 4, 1984-May 12, 1989 Containers Box 2 , Folder 1 Board of Directors and Annual Meetings Minute Book , June 4, 1984-May 12, 1989 Containers Box 2 , Folder 2 Board of Directors and Annual Meetings Minute Book , June 4, 1984-May 12, 1989 Containers Box 2 , Folder 3 Board of Directors and Annual Meetings Minute Book , June 4, 1984-May 12, 1989 Containers Box 2 , Folder 4 Education Committee Bulletins , 1967-1974 Containers Box 2 , Folder 5 Fiscal Year Financial Statement Ledger , 1922-1932 Containers Box 2 , shelf Volume High Hopes Investment Club Larsen Award , 2004 Containers Box 2 , Folder 6 Gifts to the College Club Library Book , no date Containers Box 2 , shelf Volume Liaison Committee Files , 1990-1992 Containers Box 2 , Folder 7 Membership Annual, Semi-Annual and Special Meetings Minute Book , Nov. 8th, 1940-Sept. 29, 1979 Containers Box 2 , Folder 8 Membership Annual, Semi-Annual and Special Meetings Minute Book , Nov. 8th, 1940-Sept. 29, 1979 Containers Box 2 , Folder 9 Memorial and Gift Fund name book , 1972-2000 Containers Box 2 , shelf Volume New York City Trip Expense Reports and Planning , 1993-1995 Containers Box 2 , Folder 10 President's Book Materials , 1974-1985 Containers Box 2 , Folder 11 President's Book Materials , 1974-1985 Containers Box 2 , Folder 12 President's Book Materials , 1986-1987 Containers Box 2 , Folder 13 President's Book Materials , 1998 Containers Box 2 , Folder 14 Standing Rules and By-Laws Drafts , 1993-1997 Containers Box 2 , Folder 15 Statement of Income and Expense Ledger , July 1933-May 1938 Containers Box 2 , shelf Volume Statement of Income and Expense Ledger , May 1933-April 1938 Containers Box 2 , shelf Volume Series II: Events and Activities , 1910-2016 Scope and Contents Series II contains monthly club calendars, club bulletins, departmental and club-wide scrapbooks as well as anniversary celebration materials that document events and activites of the College Club. Scrapbooks are mainly comprised of newspaper and newletter clippings both from club documents and local newspapers. Anniversary materials include programs, correspondence and related information about celebrations including the Club's 25th, 60th, and 100th anniversary celebrations. Monthly club calendars include club event information including committee-specific events.
Monthly Calendars , 1910-1913 Containers Box 2 , Folder 16 Monthly Calendars , 1914-1917 Containers Box 2 , Folder 17 Monthly Calendars , 1918-1925 Containers Box 2 , Folder 18 Monthly Calendars , 1926-1930 Containers Box 2 , Folder 19 Monthly Calendars , 1931-1933 Containers Box 2 , Folder 20 Monthly Calendars , 1934-1937 Containers Box 3 , Folder 1 Monthly Calendars , 1938-1940 Containers Box 3 , Folder 2 Monthly Calendars , 1938-1940 Containers Box 3 , Folder 2 Monthly Calendars , 1941-1942 Containers Box 3 , Folder 3 Monthly Calendars , 1943-1944 Containers Box 3 , Folder 4 Monthly Calendars , 1945-1948 Containers Box 3 , Folder 5 Monthly Calendars , 1948-1950 Containers Box 3 , Folder 6 Monthly Calendars , 1951-1953 Containers Box 3 , Folder 7 Monthly Calendars , 1954-1956 Containers Box 3 , Folder 8 Monthly Calendars , 1957-1958 Containers Box 3 , Folder 9 Monthly Calendars , 1959-1960 Containers Box 3 , Folder 10 Monthly Calendars , 1961-1962 Containers Box 3 , Folder 11 Monthly Calendars , 1963-1964 Containers Box 3 , Folder 12 Monthly Calendars , 1965-1966 Containers Box 3 , Folder 13 Monthly Calendars , 1967-1968 Containers Box 3 , Folder 14 Monthly Calendars , 1969-1970 Containers Box 3 , Folder 15 Monthly Calendars , 1971-1972 Containers Box 4 , Folder 1 Monthly Calendars , 1973-1974 Containers Box 4 , Folder 2 Monthly Calendars , 1975-1976 Containers Box 4 , Folder 3 Monthly Calendars , 1977-1978 Containers Box 4 , Folder 4 Monthly Calendars , 1979-1980 Containers Box 4 , Folder 5 Monthly Calendars , 1981-1982 Containers Box 4 , Folder 6 Monthly Calendars , 1983-1984 Containers Box 4 , Folder 7 Monthly Calendars , 1985-1988 Containers Box 4 , Folder 8 Monthly Calendars , 1989-1991 Containers Box 4 , Folder 9 Monthly Calendars , 1992-1994 Containers Box 4 , Folder 10 Monthly Calendars , 1995-1997 Containers Box 4 , Folder 11 Monthly Calendars , 1998-2000 Containers Box 4 , Folder 12 Monthly Calendars , 2001-2003 Containers Box 4 , Folder 13 Monthly Calendars , 2004-2006 Containers Box 4 , Folder 14 Monthly Calendars , 2007-2008 Containers Box 4 , Folder 15 Monthly Calendars , 2009-2010 Containers Box 5 , Folder 1 Monthly Calendars , 2011-2013 Containers Box 5 , Folder 2 Monthly Calendars , 2014-2016 Containers Box 5 , Folder 3 Club Bulletins , 1923-1924 Containers Box 5 , Folder 4 Departmental Scrapbook , no date Containers Box 5 , Folder 5 Club History Scrapbook , 1908-1928 Containers Box 5 , Folder 6 Event and Activities Scrapbook , 1926-1941 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume Event and Activities Scrapbook , 1948-1950 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume Event and Activities Scrapbook , 1951-1953 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume Event and Activities Scrapbook , 1954-1957 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume Event and Activities Scrapbook , 1958-1960 Containers Box 5 , Folder 7 Event and Activities News Clippings , c. 1960s-2000 Containers Box 5 , Folder 8 Event and Activities Scrapbook , 1966-1968 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume Event and Activities Scrapbook , 1968-1970 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume Event and Activities Scrapbook , 1972-1974 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume Event and Activities Scrapbook , 1974-1978 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume College Club Yearbook , 1962-1964 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume 25th Anniversary Register Book , 1933 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume Anniversary Celebrations Correspondence and Information , 1938-1958 Containers Box 5 , Folder 9 Anniversary Celebration Programs , 1958-1999 Containers Box 5 , Folder 10 60th Anniversary Correspondence and Information , 1968 Containers Box 5 , Folder 11 100th Anniversary Celebration Information , 2008 Containers Box 5 , Folder 12 South Side Church Tour and Decorator's Show House Event Information , 1973 Containers Box 5 , Folder 13 Pittsburg Sun-Telegraph Article , Dec. 1, 1929 Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume 20 years of Singing and Spring Sing Event Flyers , no date Containers Box 5 , shelf Volume Alvin Theatre Party Program , Feb. 15, 1932 Containers Box 5 , Folder 15 The News: College Club of Pittsburgh , Feb. 1936 Containers Box 5 , Folder 16 Activities Program , 1986-1987 Containers Box 5 , Folder 17 Series III: Organizational History , 1910-2016 Scope and Contents Series III contains history booklets written and published by the College Club of Pittsburgh, including "Memories: The College Club Years", "So Pleasant to Remember", "Our History" and a history of the College Club Choral Group. Booklets contain information about Club membership, club-wide and committee activities as well as the larger societal and historical context that the club existed in.
Memories: The College Club Years Booklet , 1908-1983 Containers Box 5 , Folder 18 "So Pleasant to Remember: The History of the College Club Women of Pittsburgh, 1908-1958" Booklet , 1958 Containers Box 5 , Folder 19 "Our History" Booklets , 1908-2008 Containers Box 5 , Folder 20 College Club Choral Group History , May 14, 1970 Containers Box 5 , Folder 21 Series IV: Membership Information , 1912-1989 Scope and Contents Series IV contains annual directories, club year books and membership registry information. Both the directories and yearbooks contain membership and administration listing as well as address and contact information. Membership registers are arranged in twos sets: one ranging from 1929-1984 by alphabetical last name, and one arranged alphabetically by college attended by the member. The original tabbed card file of the Membership Registers by College in boxes 10, 11 and 12 has been maintained.
Annual Directories , 1985-1998 Containers Box 5 , Folder 22 Annual Directories , 2000-2010 Containers Box 5 , Folder 23 Club Year Books , 1912-1930 Containers Box 5 , Folder 24 Annual Directories , 1933-1941 Containers Box 5 , Folder 25 Club Year Books , 1941-1947 Containers Box 6 , Folder 1 Club Year Books , 1947-1951 Containers Box 6 , Folder 2 Club Year Books , 1951-1955 Containers Box 6 , Folder 3 Club Year Books , 1955-1958 Containers Box 6 , Folder 4 Club Year Books , 1958-1961 Containers Box 6 , Folder 5 Club Year Books , 1961-1965 Containers Box 6 , Folder 6 Club Year Books , 1965-1968 Containers Box 6 , Folder 7 Club Year Books , 1968-1972 Containers Box 6 , Folder 8 Club Year Books , 1972-1977 Containers Box 6 , Folder 9 Club Year Books , 1977-1984 Containers Box 6 , Folder 10 Membership Registers: A , 1929-1984 Containers Box 6 , Folder 11 Membership Registers: A , 1929-1984 Containers Box 6 , Folder 12 Membership Registers: B , 1929-1984 Containers Box 6 , Folder 13 Membership Registers: B , 1929-1984 Containers Box 6 , Folder 14 Membership Registers: B , 1929-1984 Containers Box 6 , Folder 15 Membership Registers: B , 1929-1984 Containers Box 6 , Folder 16 Membership Registers: B , 1929-1984 Containers Box 6 , Folder 17 Membership Registers: B , 1929-1984 Containers Box 6 , Folder 18 Membership Registers: B , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 1 Membership Registers: B , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 2 Membership Registers: C , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 3 Membership Registers: C , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 4 Membership Registers: C , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 5 Membership Registers: C , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 6 Membership Registers: C , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 7 Membership Registers: C , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 8 Membership Registers: C , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 9 Membership Registers: D , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 10 Membership Registers: D , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 11 Membership Registers: D , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 12 Membership Registers: E , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 13 Membership Registers: E , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 14 Membership Registers: F , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 15 Membership Registers: F , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 16 Membership Registers: F , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 17 Membership Registers: F , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 18 Membership Registers: F , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 18 Membership Registers: G , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 19 Membership Registers: G , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 20 Membership Registers: G , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 21 Membership Registers: H , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 22 Membership Registers: H , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 23 Membership Registers: H , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 24 Membership Registers: H , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 25 Membership Registers: H , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 26 Membership Registers: H , 1929-1984 Containers Box 7 , Folder 27 Membership Registers: H , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 1 Membership Registers: H , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 2 Membership Registers: I , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 3 Membership Registers: J , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 4 Membership Registers: K , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 5 Membership Registers: K , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 6 Membership Registers: K , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 7 Membership Registers: L , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 8 Membership Registers: L , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 9 Membership Registers: L , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 10 Membership Registers: L , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 11 Membership Registers: M , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 12 Membership Registers: M , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 13 Membership Registers: M , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 14 Membership Registers: M , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 15 Membership Registers: M , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 16 Membership Registers: M , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 17 Membership Registers: M , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 18 Membership Registers: N , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 19 Membership Registers: O , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 20 Membership Registers: P , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 21 Membership Registers: P , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 22 Membership Registers: P , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 23 Membership Registers: Q , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 24 Membership Registers: Q , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 25 Membership Registers: R , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 26 Membership Registers: R , 1929-1984 Containers Box 8 , Folder 27 Membership Registers: R , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 1 Membership Registers: R , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 2 Membership Registers: S , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 3 Membership Registers: S , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 4 Membership Registers: S , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 5 Membership Registers: S , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 6 Membership Registers: S , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 7 Membership Registers: S , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 8 Membership Registers: T , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 9 Membership Registers: T , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 10 Membership Registers: U , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 11 Membership Registers: V , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 12 Membership Registers: W , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 13 Membership Registers: W , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 14 Membership Registers: W , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 15 Membership Registers: W , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 16 Membership Registers: W , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 17 Membership Registers: XYZ , 1929-1984 Containers Box 9 , Folder 18 Membership Reinstatement Requests , 1986-1987 Containers Box 9 , Folder 19 Membership Resignations , 1992 Containers Box 9 , Folder 20 Membership Registers by College, A-N , 1915-1971 Membership Registers by College, O-V , 1915-1971 Membership Registers by College, W-Y , 1915-1971 New and Career Member Brochures , 1982-1989 Containers Box 13 , Folder 1 Series V: Photographs , 1963-2010 Scope and Contents Series V. contains photographs of Christmas parties, anniversary celebrations, President's tea and other events, along with photographs of members.
Christmas Party , 1986-1987 Containers Box 13 , Folder 2 Member Photographs , c. 1992 Containers Box 13 , Folder 3 90th Anniversary Celebration Photobook , 1998 Containers Box 13 , Folder 4 Event Photos , 1999-2008 Containers Box 13 , Folder 5 President's Tea Photographs , October 2002 Containers Box 13 , Folder 6 Building Photographs , no date Containers Box 13 , Folder 7 Member Photographs , no date Containers Box 13 , Folder 8 