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Machine-readable finding aid derived from Re:discovery database program and converted into xml; Code template by Archives and Information Associates (http://archivesandinformation.com), Alexandria, Virginia . 2007 Finding aid written in English Guide to the Columbian Women records, 1894-2005 Collection number: RG0027 University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
Special Collections Staff, 2007 Lyle Slovick, 2007

copyright 2007 The George Washington University. All rights reserved.

 Descriptive Summary Historian of the Columbian Women Columbian Women records, 1894-2005 RG0027 15.5 Linear feet Collection includes scrapbooks, reports, correspondence, member lists, constitution and by-laws, photographs, and meeting minutes. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, University Archives, Special Collections Research Center
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Columbian Women records, University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

 Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

 Acquisition Information

Materials acquired through transfers from Columbian Women.

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 Historical or Biographical Note

In 1894, a fire at Ford's Theater took the life of the father of Mary Chapin, one of the original thirteen women to attend Columbian University (it became The George Washington University in 1904). So that she could continue her education, the women students, under the guidance of Professor Charles Munroe, formed a group called "Columbian Women," and raised money for Mary to finish her studies. Membership was open to women students, alumnae, and wives of faculty, trustees, and officers of the University.

The major aims of the organization are the advancement of women at the University and the promotion of the interests of their alma mater. The major portion of Columbian Women's activities is the support of its Scholarship Fund for women students. The first fund was established in 1897 and since then hundreds of young women have been helped through this Fund. Three first ladies of the United States have been interested in the scholarship program - Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, Mrs. Herbert Hoover, and Mrs. Harry Truman. Mrs. Truman entertained Columbian Women members at a White House tea while her husband was in office. Over the years, the organization has also given generous gifts to the University itself, including the hospital, Women's Athletics, and the University Library.

Many distinguished women have been members, among them novelists Dorothy Betts Marvin (wife of former GW President Cloyd Heck Marvin), Mary Roberts Rinehart and Margaret Truman, Judge Sarah T. Hughes, who administered the oath of office to President Lyndon Johnson after President John F. Kennedy's death, aviatrix Jackie Cochran, and the Director of the U.S. Mint, Eva Adams.

N.B. This history note was written in 2005

 Collection Scope and Content

Materials in this collection include scrapbooks, reports, correspondence, constitution and by-laws, photographs, and meeting minutes. They range in date from 1920 to 2005, and were transferred to the University Archives by the historians of the Columbian Women. Note: Not all series are processed. Ask staff for assistance.

 Collection Organization

Organized in six series: Columbian Women, records, 1916-1980; Columbian Women, records, 1988-2003; Scrapbooks prepared by Columbian Women historians; History of Columbian Women, scholarships and applications, minutes, correspondence, and treasurer's reports; Treasurer's records, correspondence, and Scholarship Committee; and Directories, events, and history.

 Indexing Terms Corporate Entities George Washington University Topics Columbian Women records By-laws Meetings Reports and working papers Scholarships Events George Washington University Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records RG0027 Series 1 Columbian Women, records, 1916-1980 1.5 Linear feet

This series contains the records of the Columbian Women from 1916 to 1980, including annual reports, minutes, correspondence, scholarship funds and recipients, constitution and by-laws, photographs, and material on the 75th and 90th anniversaries.

 1 1 Annual Reports of Officers, 1964-1969

Includes Treasurers' Reports

 1 2 Minutes of Annual and Program Meetings, 1966-1969 1 3 Executive Committee Meetings and Minutes, 1965 -1969 1 4 Correspondence, 1962-1976 1 5 Audits, Budgets, Finance, 1951-1969 1 6 Treasurers' Reports and Scholarship Funds Reports, 1958-1969 1 7 Scholarship Reports and Miscellaneous, 1967-1975 1 8 Scholarship Holders, 1916-1968 1 9 Memorial Committee, 1963-1969 1 10 Jessie Fant Evans Scholarship Fund, 1967-1969 1 11 Marcia B. Kraft Scholarship Fund, 1967-1969 1 12 Columbian Women Programs--Announcements, etc., 1964-1969 1 13 Diamond Jubilee, 1967-1969

Related correspondence also included.

 1 14 Embassy Tour Benefit, 1974 1 15 Constitution and By-Laws, 1965-1970

Includes Handbook of Duties and the Procedures of Officers and Committee Chairmen, March 1970

 1 16 Columbian Woman, undated 1 17 Columbian Woman, 1969-1970 1 18 Columbian Woman, 1968 1 19 Columbian Woman, 1964-1965 1 20 Columbian Woman, 75th Anniversary, 1969 1 21 Columbian Woman, 90th Anniversary, 1984 1 22 Various Contents, 1925-1972

Program for 17th Annual Dinner of the Columbian Women, 1925; The GWU Highschool Press Conference Program, 1942; Student Financial Aid brochure, 1971-1972

 1 23 Scrapbook, 1974

Photos, letters, and clippings from Embassy Tour, presented to Sue Bernett Panzer

 RG0027 Series 2 Columbian Women, records, 1988-2003 1.5 Linear feet

This series contains the records of the Columbian Women from 1988 to 2003, including annual reports, by-laws, membership directories, scholarship committee, budgets, scrapbook of clippings and photographs. Donated by Janet Bergman.

 1 1 Columbian Women - Annual Report, 2001-2002 1 2 Columbian Women - Annual Reports, 1998-2001 1 3 Columbian Women - Auditors' Report, 07/1998-08/2000 1 4 Columbian Women - Bylaws Revision, 2002-2003 1 5 Columbian Women - Directory Executive Committee, 1999-2003 1 6 Columbian Women - Directory, 12/01/1991 1 7 Columbian Women - Directory, 01/01/1996 1 8 Columbian Women - Directory, 1997 1 9 Columbian Women - Dr. Estelle S. Phillips Gifts and Bequest, 1999 1 10 Columbian Women - Edwin C. Fishel Memorial, 06/1999 1 11 Columbian Women - Elizabeth R. Heckman, Member and Benefactor, 1999 1 12 Columbian Women - Executive Committee/Board, 2001-2003 1 13 Columbian Women - Federal Tax Return, 1998-2001 1 14 Columbian Women - Financial Reports, 2000-2003 1 15 Columbian Women - Frances Ware Moore Eulogy, 1999 1 16 Columbian Women - GW Alumni Service Award Nominations, 1999-2000 1 17 Columbian Women - Membership directory and by-laws with diskette, 2000 1 18 Columbian Women - Membership Directory, 11/2000 1 19 Columbian Women - Membership Meeting Minutes, 2002-2003 1 20 Columbian Women - Membership Directory, 02/2003

2 copies

 1 21 Columbian Women - Memorandum for the Executive Committee and request for approval of scholarship awards, 1997 1 22 Columbian Women - Miscellaneous Correspondence of President, 09/1999 1 23 Columbian Women - Nomination of Recent Alumni Trustee Ramona Stoltz, 11/28/2000 1 24 Columbian Women - Program Announcements, 2001-2003 1 25 Columbian Women - Publicity, 2001-2003 1 26 Columbian Women - Scholarship Committee, 1997-1998 1 27 Columbian Women - Scholarship Committee, 06/1999-11/2000 1 28 Columbian Women - Scholarship Committee, 1999-2000 1 29 Columbian Women - Scholarship Committee, 2000-2001 1 30 Columbian Women - Scholarship Committee, 2001-2002 1 31 Columbian Women - Scholarship Documents, 1998-1999 1 32 Columbian Women - Scholarship Recipients and Letters of Appreciation, 2000-2001 1 33 Columbian Women - Vitaes of Officers, 1993-2003 1 34 Columbian Women - Yearly Budgets, 1998-2003 1 35 Columbian Women - Minutes and bylaws, 1988-1998

Loose - binder

 1 36 Columbian Women - Meeting minutes, 1995-2000

Loose - binder

 1 37 Columbian Women - Scrapbook, 2000-2003

Loose - binder

 RG0027 Series 3 Scrapbooks prepared by Columbian Women historians, 1894-1985 7.5 Linear feet

This series contains scrapbooks prepared by Columbian Women historians from 1894 to 1985.

 1 1 History/Scrapbooks, 1983-1985 1 2 History/Scrapbooks, 1981-1983 1 3 History/Scrapbooks, 1979-1981 1 4 History/Scrapbooks, 1977-1979 1 5 History/Scrapbooks, 1975-1976 2 1 History/Scrapbooks, 1974-1975 2 2 History/Scrapbooks, 1973-1974 2 3 History/Scrapbooks, 1972-1973 2 4 History/Scrapbooks, 1971-1972 2 5 History/Scrapbooks, 1969-1971 3 1 History/Scrapbooks, 1967-1969 3 2 History/Scrapbooks, 1966-1967 3 3 History/Scrapbooks, 1965-1966 3 4 Photobook, 1940 ca.-1960 ca.

Few photos, mostly from 1960s

 3 5 Scrapbook, 1960 ca. 3 6 Scrapbook, 1960 ca. 3 7 Scrapbook of news clippings, undated

Poor condition

 4 1 History/Scrapbooks, 1938-1939 4 2 History/Scrapbooks, 1937-1938 4 3 History/Scrapbooks, 1933-1936 4 4 History/Scrapbooks, 1931-1932 4 5 History/Scrapbooks, 1906-1908 4 6 History/Scrapbooks, 1894-1924 4 7 Momento Book, 1910-1933 5 1 Executive Committee Minutes, 1937-1945 5 2 Executive Committee Minutes, 1933-1945 5 3 Executive Committee Minutes, 1916-1927 5 4 Executive Committee Minutes, 1910-1916 5 5 Executive Committee Minutes, 1905-1907 5 6 Executive Committee Minutes, 1890-1910 5 7 Videotape - Columbian Women 90th anniversary play, undated

3/4 inch videotape

 RG0027 Series 4 History of Columbian Women, scholarships and applications, minutes, correspondence, and treasurer's reports, 1947-1986 3 Linear feet

This series includes the history of Columbian Women, scholarships and applications, minutes, correspondence, and treasurer's reports. They date from 1947 to 1986.

 1 1 History of Columbian Women, undated 1 2 Luncheon at the Cosmos Club, undated 1 3 Columbian Women: Scholarships: Marie-Louise Turner Fund, 1964-1965 1 4 Treasury Nates and Bills, undated 1 5 Scholarship Applications, undated 1 6 Andolfatto, Fiola, undated 1 7 Albert, Marjorie, undated 1 8 Grades, undated 1 9 Kaplan, Louis L., undated 1 10 Fineblum, Carol M., undated 1 11 Trucks, Elizabeth McWane, undated 1 12 Wilson, Joyce, undated 1 13 Boteler, Marcia, undated 1 14 Sheppy, Phyllis, undated 1 15 Watkins, Peggy Jane, undated 1 16 Langerman, Elaine M., undated 1 17 Evenson, Norma D., undated 1 18 Weisskopf, Vera Jordan, undated 1 19 Griffith, Mary C., undated 1 20 Weaver, Patricia, undated 1 21 Soborsky, Emily, undated 1 22 Zigmond, Faye, undated 1 23 Diament, Lila, undated 1 24 Oreamuno, Diana, undated 1 25 Linde, Ann, undated 1 26 Haas, Diana Marie, undated 1 27 Brown, Meyer and Betty, undated 1 28 Chaconas, Frances, undated 1 29 MacEwen, Ellen Mae, undated 1 30 Pinch, Anita Porro, undated 1 31 Lebowitz, Marilyn Sylvia, undated 1 32 Shumway, Elizabeth, undated 1 33 Correspondence, undated 1 34 Nicholas, Edith N., undated 1 35 Rejections, 02/1948 1 36 Vouchers, 1983-1984 1 37 Perpetual, undated 1 38 Mrs. J. S. Winns Scholarship Committee, 07/1948-07/1950 1 39 Columbian Women, 1947-1948 1 40 National Bank of Washington: Bank Statements, undated 1 41 Statements and paid bills, undated 1 42 Columbian Women: Meetings, undated 1 43 Columbian Women: Scholarships: Marie-Louise Ralph Turner Fund, undated 1 44 Columbian Women, 1947-1948 1 45 Miscellaneous Permanent files, undated 1 46 Officers and Chairpeople, undated 1 47 Benefits, undated 1 48 Meetings, 1973-1974 1 49 Education Association, undated 1 50 Members, undated 1 51 Honorary members, undated 1 52 Life Members, undated 1 53 Minutes, 1985-1986 1 54 Minutes, 1977-1981 1 55 Minutes, 1985-1986 1 56 Miscellaneous Minutes, undated 1 57 Constitution, undated 1 58 Vouchers, 1973-1974 1 59 Correspondence, undated 2 1 Treasurer's reports, undated 2 2 Contributions and gifts, undated 2 3 Columbian Women, 1969-1970 2 4 Dues, 1972-1973 2 5 Deposits, undated 2 6 Disbursments Journal, 12/1969 2 7 CW Business, undated 2 8 Income account, undated 2 9 Reciept journal, 1980-1981 2 10 Reciepts journal, 1982-1983 2 11 Deposit tickets, 1983-1984 2 12 Deposit tickets, 1985-1986 2 13 Savings Account Perpetual, undated 2 14 Treasurer's reports, undated 2 15 CW Bicentennial Material, undated 2 16 Perpetual bank, undated 2 17 Minutes, 1967-1968 2 18 Paid Bills FY 1979, 1979 2 19 Stationery, undated 2 20 Assorted Stuff, undated RG0027 Series 5 Treasurer's records, correspondence, Scholarship Committee, 1969-1997 1.5 Linear feet

This series contains records of the Treasurer, the Scholarship Committee, and correspondence. They date from 1969 to 1997.

 1 1 Small box containing Membership entries, undated 1 2 Estate of Mary Carson, 1995-1997 1 3 Crestar Bank Statements - Operating Account, 1990-1996 1 4 Crestar Bank Statements - Savings Account, 1990-1996 1 5 Treasurer's Statements, 1988-1996 1 6 Scholarship Committee, 1988-1995 1 7 Audit Reports, 1988-1995 1 8 Income Tax Returns, 1969-1990 1 9 Gifts, 1987-1994 1 10 Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1988-1994 1 11 Directory Changes, 1988-1992 1 12 Investments, 1988-1995 1 13 Columbia First CD, 1987-1996 1 14 Redeemed CDs, 1989-1995 1 15 National Bank of Washington Checking Account, 1987-1989 1 16 National Bank of Washington Savings Account, 1989-1990 1 17 General Ledger Sheets, 1987-1996 RG0027 Series 6 Directories, events, and history, 1897-2005 0.5 Linear feet

This series contains directories, press releases, flyers, correspondence, invitations, programs, newspaper clippings, meeting minutes, reports, by-laws, memorandums, biographical information, and written histories. They range in date from 1897 to 2005. The materials concern membership directories, scholarships, events, "Security's Envoy", exhibits, history, and individual members.

 1 1 Clubs, Societies, Organizations--Columbian Women, 1918 ca.-06/10/2005 1 2 Clubs, Societies, Organizations--Columbian Women--Fund-Raising, 11/26/1940-1982 1 3 Clubs, Societies, Organizations--Columbian Women--History, 1931-10/06/1994 1 4 Clubs, Societies, Organizations--Columbian Women--Members--Individuals (alpha), 02/17/1897-1965 1 5 Clubs, Societies, Organizations--Columbian Women--Membership Directories, 1934-73, 1983 [1/2], 1934-1969 1 6 Clubs, Societies, Organizations--Columbian Women--Membership Directories, 1934-73, 1983 [2/2], 1969-2000 1 7 Clubs, Societies, Organizations--Columbian Women--Scholarships, 03/02/1941-12/17/1975 1 8 Clubs, Societies, Organizations--Columbian Women--Special Events, 04/27/1934-06/11/2005 RG0027 Series 7 Videotapes, 1977-1978 1.5 Linear feet

This series contains seven U-matic tapes from the Columbian Women. They range in date from 1977-1978.

 2 1 Columbian Women: U matic tape, "Bridging the Gap", 1977 ca.

U-matic tape from the Columbian Women. The label reads, "George Washington University/ Continuing Education for Women Center/ 'Bridging the Gap' / 23 min. " It was donated to the University Archives from the Columbian Women in June 2005.

 2 2 Columbian Women: U matic tape, "Community Outreach", 1977

U-matic tape from the Columbian Women. The label reads, " 'Community Outreach' Anne Ralph (CEW)/ VT 77-2 / Time 15:25 / sd track 1/ col " It was donated to the University Archives from the Columbian Women in June 2005.

 2 3 Columbian Women: U matic tape, "Counseling Women", 1977

U-matic tape from the Columbian Women. The label reads, " 'Counseling Women' Anne Ralph (CEW)/ VT 77-5/ Time 16:13 / sd track 1/ col " It was donated to the University Archives from the Columbian Women in June 2005.

 2 4 Columbian Women: U matic tape, 1977

U-matic tape from the Columbian Women. The label reads, " 'Counseling Women' / VT 77-5/ Time 16:13 ; 'Program Development'/ VT 77-10/ Time 17:35; 'Testing and Evaluation' VT 77-78/ Time 18:00; 'Community Outreach'/ VT77-2/ Time 15:25; 'Which Way Cew' / VT 77-17:40/ Time 17:40/ Anne Ralph (CEW) Audio Track 1/ Col ". It was donated to the University Archives from the Columbian Women in June 2005.

 2 5 Columbian Women: U matic tape, 08/24/1978

U-matic tape from the Columbian Women. The label reads, " Dr. Ruth Osborn/ Houstan, August 24, 1978/ 'The Morning Show' KHOU-TV/ and 'Calender'". It was donated to the University Archives from the Columbian Women in June 2005.

 2 6 Columbian Women: U matic tape "Moving into Management", 04/24/1978

U-matic tape from the Columbian Women. The label reads, " U.S. General Accounting Office/ 'Moving into Management' / Federal Womens Day/ April 24, 1978". It was donated to the University Archives from the Columbian Women in June 2005.

 2 7 Columbian Women: U matic tape "Morning Break", 10/03/1978

U-matic tape from the Columbian Women. The label reads, " 'Morning Break' / Oct. 3, 1978 / with Marvella Bayh". It was donated to the University Archives from the Columbian Women in June 2005.