The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs (SCFWC) is a

woman's club The woman's club movement was a social movement that took place throughout the United States that established the idea that women had a moral duty and responsibility to transform public policy. While women's organizations had always been a part ...

founded in 1898. The name was changed to the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina (GFWC-SC) in 1990. In 1899 the SCFWC became a member of the

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 ...

(GFWC).

History

The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs was formed in 1898 with thirty-two delegates from nineteen clubs. In the early years of the federation members' emphasis was on education and access to books. The SCFWC became involved with the social causes of

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and

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. The SCFWC was active in the war efforts of

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and

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. In 1990 the SCFWC changed its name to the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina. The club is still active.

References

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