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General Federation Of Women's Clubs
The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), founded in 1890 during the Progressive Movement, is a federation of over 3,000 women's clubs in the United States which promote civic improvements through volunteer service. Many of its activities and service projects are done independently by local clubs through their communities or GFWC's national partnerships. GFWC maintains nearly 70,000 members throughout the United States and internationally. GFWC remains one of the world's largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women's volunteer service organizations. The GFWC headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. History The GFWC was founded by Jane Cunningham Croly, a leading New York journalist. In 1868 she helped found the Sorosis club for professional women. It was the model for the nationwide GFWC in 1890. In 1889 Mrs. Croly organized a conference in New York that brought together delegates from 61 women's clubs. The women formed a permanent organization in 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Community
A community is a social unit (a group of living things) with commonality such as place, norms, religion, values, customs, or identity. Communities may share a sense of place situated in a given geographical area (e.g. a country, village, town, or neighbourhood) or in virtual space through communication platforms. Durable good relations that extend beyond immediate genealogical ties also define a sense of community, important to their identity, practice, and roles in social institutions such as family, home, work, government, society, or humanity at large. Although communities are usually small relative to personal social ties, "community" may also refer to large group affiliations such as national communities, international communities, and virtual communities. The English-language word "community" derives from the Old French ''comuneté'' (Modern French: ''communauté''), which comes from the Latin ''communitas'' "community", "public spirit" (from Latin '' communis'', "co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Collier (sociologist)
John Collier (May 4, 1884 – May 8, 1968), a sociologist and writer, was an American social reformer and Native American advocate. He served as Commissioner for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the President Franklin D. Roosevelt administration, from 1933 to 1945. He was chiefly responsible for the "Indian New Deal", especially the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, through which he intended to reverse a long-standing policy of cultural assimilation of Native Americans. During the second World War, in part due to his position in the BIA, Collier also became involved with the incarceration of Japanese Americans at the Poston War Relocation Center and desired greater involvement at the Gila River War Relocation Center. Collier was instrumental in ending the loss of reservations lands held by Indians, and in enabling many tribal nations to re-institute self-government and preserve their traditional culture. Some Indian tribes rejected what they thought was unwarranted outside in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harriet Bossnot
Harriet Bossnot was a social and civic worker, and the first vice president of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs. Early life Harriet Bossnot was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of E. Markle. Career She was active social and civic worker. She was the first vice president of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs and chairman of county organization. In 1928 she was elected state president of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs. She was secretary and treasurer of local Library Board and a member of the Havre Woman's Club and Order of the Eastern Star. In 1930 she was nominated, with other 8 prominent representatives from all sections of Montana, to a committee to establish an efficient, stable, permanent organization to assist in Montana economic development. In 1950 she was nominated for a seat on the board of directors of the Montana Tuberculosis Association. Personal life Harriet Bossnot moved to Montana in 1902 and lived in Havre, Montana Havre ( ) is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fannie Jean Black
Fannie Jean Black was the president of the San Francisco California Club from 1910 to 1912 and the chairman for San Francisco County on Woman's Auxiliary Board for the Panama–Pacific International Exposition in 1915. Early life Fannie Jean Lyne was born in San Francisco, California, daughter of William Lyne and Catherine Young, early settlers of California. She graduated from Broadway Gr. School in 1876, from Girls' High School in 1879, from San Francisco State Normal School in 1880. Career She was very active in civic and women's club affairs; she was the president of Women's City Club into which The National League for Women's Service was resolved. In 1905 she was named president of the Alumnae Association Girls' High School. In 1909 she was chairman of the Press Department of the California Federation of Women's clubs and from 1910 to 1912 she was president of the San Francisco District of the California Federation of Women's clubs. She was president of the Women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edythe Mitchell Bissell
Edythe or Edyth is a female given name. It may refer to: ;Edythe *Edythe Baker (1899–1971), American pianist *Edythe Chapman (1863–1948), American stage and silent film actress from Rochester, New York * Edythe D. London, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Studies at the University of California at Los Angeles *Edythe Lewis, the first black, woman disc jockey in Dayton, Ohio, in the 1950s *Edythe Morahan de Lauzon, Canadian poet *Edythe Shuttleworth (1907–1983), Canadian mezzo-soprano *Edythe Wright (1916–1965), singer who worked with Tommy Dorsey ;Edyth *Edyth H. Schoenrich (1919–2020), American physician and educator *Edyth Starkie (1867–1941), Irish portrait painter and sculptor *Edyth Walker (1867–1950), American opera singer See also *Edith Edith is a feminine given name derived from the Old English words ēad, meaning 'riches or blessed', and is in common usage in this form in English, German, many Scandinavian languages and Dutch. Its French form is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariana Bertola
Mariana Bertola (May 7, 1865 — December 7, 1955) was an American educator, physician, and reformer based in California. Early life Mariana Bertola was born in Pacheco, California, the daughter of Italian immigrant parents, Antonio Bertola and Catherine DeVoto Bertola. Her father came to California from Italy by 1852 as a miner, but soon became a grocer and a vineyard operator. Mariana attended San Jose State Normal School and, later, Cooper Medical College at Stanford University, graduating in 1899. She completed her obstetrics internship in 1903.Sebastian Fichera''Italy on the Pacific: San Francisco’s Italian Americans''(Springer 2011): 113-116. Career Mariana Bertola started as a teacher; she taught school and was a school principal for seven years, in Martinez, California. While she was a principal, she wrote to John Muir, inviting him to come speak at her school in 1895. As a doctor, she was a member of the American Medical Association and the San Francisco County Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Lathrop Benton
Mary may refer to: People * Mary (name), a feminine given name (includes a list of people with the name) Religious contexts * New Testament people named Mary, overview article linking to many of those below * Mary, mother of Jesus, also called the Blessed Virgin Mary * Mary Magdalene, devoted follower of Jesus * Mary of Bethany, follower of Jesus, considered by Western medieval tradition to be the same person as Mary Magdalene * Mary, mother of James * Mary of Clopas, follower of Jesus * Mary, mother of John Mark * Mary of Egypt, patron saint of penitents * Mary of Rome, a New Testament woman * Mary, mother of Zechariah and sister of Moses and Aaron; mostly known by the Hebrew name: Miriam * Mary the Jewess one of the reputed founders of alchemy, referred to by Zosimus. * Mary 2.0, Roman Catholic women's movement * Maryam (surah) "Mary", 19th surah (chapter) of the Qur'an Royalty * Mary, Countess of Blois (1200–1241), daughter of Walter of Avesnes and Margaret of Blois * Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Little Barry
Annie may refer to: People and fictional characters * Annie (given name), a given name and a list of people and fictional characters with the name * Annie (actress) (born 1975), Indian actress * Annie (singer) (born 1977), Norwegian singer Theatre and film * ''Annie'' (musical), a 1977 musical ** ''Annie'' (1982 film) *** ''Annie'' (1982 film soundtrack) *** '' Annie: A Royal Adventure!'', a 1995 telefilm sequel ** ''Annie'' (1999 film) *** ''Annie'' (1999 film soundtrack) ** ''Annie'' (2014 film) *** ''Annie'' (2014 film soundtrack) * ''Annie'' (1976 film), a British-Italian film Music * ''Annie'' (Anne Murray album) (1972) * "Annie" (song), a 1999 song by Our Lady Peace * "Annie", a song by SafetySuit * "Annie", a song by Pete Townshend from ''Rough Mix'' * "Annie", a 1972 song by Sutherland Brothers * "Annie", a 1995 song by Elastica from the album ''Elastica'' Other uses * Cyclone Annie (other) * ''Annie'' (locomotive) * ''Annie'' (sloop), a ship bui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Barnett
Alice Barnett (17 May 1846 – 14 April 1901) was an English singer and actress, best known for her performances in contralto roles of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. Barnett began her career by 1873 in oratorio and other concert work. Using her imposing physical stature to her advantage, she originated several of the early Gilbert and Sullivan "formidable middle-aged ladies", namely Ruth in ''The Pirates of Penzance'' (1879), Lady Jane in ''Patience'' (1881) and the Fairy Queen in ''Iolanthe'' (1882). She then performed in various comic operas in Britain, America, Australia and New Zealand until 1889, earning strong critical praise. After this, she toured in several of the Gaiety burlesques before creating the role of Dame Hecla Cortlandt in W. S. Gilbert and Osmond Carr's ''His Excellency'' in 1894. From 1895, she played in Edwardian musical comedy, pantomime and non-musical plays until 1900. Life and career Early years Barnett wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Bagg
Helen may refer to: People * Helen of Troy, in Greek mythology, the most beautiful woman in the world * Helen (actress) (born 1938), Indian actress * Helen (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name) Places * Helen, Georgia, United States, a small city * Helen, Maryland, United States, an unincorporated place * Helen, Washington, an unincorporated community in Washington state, US * Helen, West Virginia, a census-designated place in Raleigh County * Helen Falls, a waterfall in Ontario, Canada * Lake Helen (other), several places called Helen Lake or Lake Helen * Helen, an ancient name of Makronisos island, Greece * The Hellenic Republic, Greece Arts, entertainment, and media * ''Helen'' (album), a 1981 Grammy-nominated album by Helen Humes * ''Helen'' (2008 film), a British drama starring Annie Townsend * ''Helen'' (2009 film), an American drama film starring Ashley Judd * ''Helen'' (2017 film), an Iranian drama film * ''Helen'' (2019 f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edith Vosburgh Alvord
Edith Vosburgh Alvord (1875-1962) was an American suffragist and active Detroit clubwoman. Biography Alvord was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1875. At twenty years old (in 1895), she began attending Olivet College, where she would graduate in 1899. After graduating, she was employed as an English and Latin teacher, teaching in Morris, Illinois. After marrying W.R. Alvord in 1908, she moved to Detroit. The first club she became involved in was the Twentieth Century Club of Detroit, which she would be elected president of in 1913. She was president for a short time, before resigning to take the presidency of the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs, and later would become the president of the Michigan Federation of Women's Clubs. While still at Detroit, she heavily advocated for women's suffrage and a law that would require bakers to package their bread more completely, the latter of which was eventually passed. In her work with education, Alvord served as the president of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Effie Adelaide Payne Austin
Effie Adelaide Payne Austin (November 18, 1880 – October 18, 1949) a professional musician and clubwoman. Early life Effie Adelaide Payne was born in Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City (abbreviated KC or KCMO) is the largest city in Missouri by population and area. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090 in 2020, making it the List of United States cities by populat ..., on November 18, 1880, the daughter of Frank A. Payne and Carrie Gillham. Her grandfather, Col. Milton J. Payne, was the mayor of Kansas City for seven terms and was mayor when the first railroad entered Kansas City. She attended school in Kansas City. Career Effie Adelaide Payne Austin was a musician by profession, a concert-organist. She was also active in civic and club affairs. She was the president of the West Ebell Club, Los Angeles, of the Hostess President's Club and of the State Emeritus Club of California Federation. She was State Trustee of the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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