Aurora Club records

Collection

Identifier: MS 0569

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Aurora Club records (1913-2013) consist mainly of meeting minutes, but also present are correspondence, directories, and other materials. The materials are in both photocopied and original format. Boxes 4-7 contain original materials placed in the Manuscripts Division's Reserve Collection. They are only viewable with permission from the Manuscripts Curator.

Dates

1913-2013

Creator

Aurora Club (Salt Lake City, Utah) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Organizational History

The Aurora Club was formed on February 6, 1913 at the home of Mary Parrott. The group started out as a social sewing club that met for refreshments, chatting, and sewing. Eventually the women moved on to reading and discussing books at each meeting. The programs went on to include notable speakers, tours, and other related programs. On March 17, 1921, the constitution and by-laws of the Aurora Club were accepted by the women and in April the club became associated with the State Federation of Women's Clubs. The group joined the City Federation of Women's Clubs in May 1921. It continued to exist throughout the twentieth century.

Extent

7.5 Linear Feet (8 boxes and 3 oversize boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Aurora Club records (1913-2013) consist mainly of meeting minutes, but also present are correspondence, directories, and other materials. The materials are in both photocopied and original format. The Aurora Club started out as a social sewing club in 1913 but grew to include other activities such as book readings, speakers, tours, and charitable projects.