Community services

Abstract A group of women established the Altrusa Club on April 11, 1917 in Nashville, Tennessee, as the first women's classified service club. The founders designed the organization as a "main channel through which women leaders in business and the professions can work together as an effective service force to help solve community and world problems and promote understanding among all people." This collection consists of correspondence, regular meetings and board of directors minutes, organizational...

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The Junior League of Beaumont, a civic organization of women devoted to volunteerism, was first organized in 1937 with thirty-eight members. In 1945 the League joined the Association of Junior Leagues of America. This collection consists of Junior League of Beaumont publications including issues of the “Spinnings from Spindeltop” newsletter and annual reports. Annual reports include information on by-laws and membership lists.

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This collection consists of correspondence and administrative records related to the Serra Club of Beaumont. Materials include newsletters, membership lists, financial documents, newspaper clippings, minutes, and by-laws.

Abstract The Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) was founded in 1970 with the purpose of bringing to light and addressing community-wide issues. These issues might include environment, criminal justice, pollution, economic development, or city transportation. One way SETRPC addresses issues is through comprehensive studies that evaluate the issue and propose solutions taking into account available resources. This collection is primarily comprised of these studies, along with a land...