ELWYN B. ROBINSON DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
CHESTER FRITZ LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
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BATHGATE HOMEMAKERS CLUB RECORDS

COLLECTION: OGL # 1322

DATES: 1940-1954

SIZE : .25 linear feet

INTRODUCTION

ACQUISITION: The records of the Bathgate Homemaker's Club were deposited in the Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection by Adeline Morrison, Bathgate, ND on November 14, 1995. (Acc. # 96-2052)

ACCESS: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Department of Special Collections.

HISTORICAL SKETCH

The Bathgate Homemakers Club was organized in August of 1940 by Mrs. David Brown. She was assisted by Miss Nessit who belonged to the Cavalier Homemakers Club. At this time, club officers were voted on and committees were formed. When the club met in September, it was agreed to have monthly meetings hosted by a member. Club programs were presented by each member on varous topics such as, home mangement, foods, clothing, book reviews, and health. The colors of the Club were blue and gold, the peony was the Club flower, and the Club motto was "Better Homes For Better Citizens". Club dues were $1.20 and membership was limited to 15 members. On June 10, 1965 the club celebrated it 25th anniversary, and on May 6, 1980 a special meeting was held to honor its charter members. The Club functioned for 45 years, then disbanding in 1984.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The Bathgate Homemakers Club records consits of the Homemakers Creed, minutes of meetings dating from 1940-1954, project books and club program book, "How to" brochures and craft books, and ribbons from the Pembina County Fair.

BOX AND FOLDER INVENTORY

Box 1
Folder

  1. Homemakers Creed
  2. Minutes 1940-1941, 1941-1942
  3. Minutes 1942-1943, 1943-1944
  4. Minutes 1944-1945, 1945-1946
  5. Minutes 1946-1947, 1947-1948
  6. Minutes 1948-1949, 1949-1950
  7. Minutes 1950-1951, 1951-1952
  8. Minutes 1952-1953, 1953-1954
  9. Project Books/Club Program Book
  10. How to Brochures/Craft books
  11. Miscellaneous

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