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Smithfield Woman's Club

 Organization

Biography

The Smithfield Woman’s Club was organized in 1914, gained NC Federation in 1915, and joined the General Federation in 1935. The mission of the Club was to establish an organization so that the needs of the community might be met, whereby the cultural life might be developed and to unite the women in the combined effort to improve and elevate the status of the community. The first president of the Smithfield Club was Mrs. F. H. Brooks (nee Lelia Parker).

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Smithfield Woman's Club Photograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PHC00027
Dates: Record Keeping: 1994 February 24; 1954-1989

Smithfield Woman's Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: PC00049
Scope and Contents

The Smithfield Woman’s Club Records contain yearbooks, newspaper clippings, finance records, meeting minutes and attendance records.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1991 October 28; 1901-2000