Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University records

Inclusive Date(s):

1945-1964

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Edith Serkownek

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Edith Serkownek using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2017

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS 2nd Edition

Origination:

Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University

Extent:

1.5 cubic feet (4 boxes = 1 document case, 1 slim document case and 2 flat boxes)

Physical Location:

11th Floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0182

Abstract:

This collection, dating from 1945-1964, consists of the organizational records of the Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University and includes directories and scrapbooks.

Language(s):

The records are in English.

History of the Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University

The Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University, often referred to as the Faculty Wives, was founded in 1933 or 1934. Organizational events were planned by club committees with the wife of the current Kent State University president serving as the honorary club president. Activities included teas, annual suppers, spring picnics, memorial tree plantings, educational lectures and classes in crafts. In 1964, the Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University merged with the Faculty Women's Club of Kent State University to form the University Women of Kent State University.

Scope and Content

The Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University records span the years 1945-1964 and consist primarily of organizational directories and scrapbooks. The scrapbooks include photographs and newspaper clippings of organizational activities.

Statement of Arrangement

The Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University records are divided into the following series:

• Series 1: Organizational History
• Series 2: Directories
• Series 3: Scrapbooks

Related Material

The Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University merged with the Faculty Women's Club of Kent State University to form the University Women of Kent State University in 1964. See University Women of Kent State University records for information about the merging of these organizations.

Preferred Citation

Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University records. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Controlled-access Headings

The following topics are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University -- Archives
• Kent State University -- Societies, etc. -- History
• Women -- Societies and clubs -- History -- 20th century
• College teachers' spouses -- Social networks -- Ohio -- Kent -- History
• Women -- Ohio -- Kent -- History -- 20th century

Functions:

• Societies and clubs -- Management

Occupations:

• College teachers' spouses

Material Types:

• Scrapbooks
• Photographs
• Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
• Directories

Detailed Description of the Collection