Today in Wheeling History: April 22--Representatives of 15 women's clubs gathered in Wheeling to form the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs (1904).
On April 22, 1904, a significant event took place in Wheeling, West Virginia, as representatives from 15 women's clubs gathered to establish the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs. Several of these clubs were based in Wheeling, including the Woman's Literary Club, represented by Miss Louise P. Hubbard (President), Mrs. Chas. S. Morrison, Mrs. David E. Cloyd, Mrs. Thomas C. Burke, and Mrs. John M. Birch; Woman's Art Club, with Mrs. O. Russell Wood (President), Mrs. A. U. Wilson, Mrs. G. A. Aschman, and Mrs. C. F. Dickinson; Students Club, represented by Mrs. C. W. Taylor (President) and Miss Jackson; Country Club, with Mrs. Alex. Young (President), Mrs. W. E. Allen, and Mrs. Emma Stephens; The Island Literary Club, led by Mrs. E. J. Mendel (President), Mrs. Lewis Mackenzie, Mrs. Jacob Brittingham, and Mrs. Leonard Vits; and The Fortnightly Club, with Miss Carrie Zane (President), Mrs. R. S. Waterman, Mrs. W. H. Smith, and Miss Martha Hare. This organization aimed to create a platform for women to collaborate, address social and community issues, promote education, civic engagement, and cultural enrichment. The federation held annual meetings, organized various activities, and provided opportunities for women to engage in intellectual pursuits, explore art, and participate in community service. The emergence of the "New Woman" in the 1890s, reflecting changing societal norms, was an important factor in the development of women's clubs. The West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs played a crucial role in advancing women's rights and community development, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and remind us of the importance of women's history.
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Photo credits: West Virginia State Archives, Wheeling Intelligencer, Wheeling News-Register, GFWC West Virginia
On April 22, 1904, a significant event took place in Wheeling, West Virginia, as representatives from 15 women's clubs gathered to establish the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs. Several of these clubs were based in Wheeling, including the Woman's Literary Club, represented by Miss Louise P. Hubbard (President), Mrs. Chas. S. Morrison, Mrs. David E. Cloyd, Mrs. Thomas C. Burke, and Mrs. John M. Birch; Woman's Art Club, with Mrs. O. Russell Wood (President), Mrs. A. U. Wilson, Mrs. G. A. Aschman, and Mrs. C. F. Dickinson; Students Club, represented by Mrs. C. W. Taylor (President) and Miss Jackson; Country Club, with Mrs. Alex. Young (President), Mrs. W. E. Allen, and Mrs. Emma Stephens; The Island Literary Club, led by Mrs. E. J. Mendel (President), Mrs. Lewis Mackenzie, Mrs. Jacob Brittingham, and Mrs. Leonard Vits; and The Fortnightly Club, with Miss Carrie Zane (President), Mrs. R. S. Waterman, Mrs. W. H. Smith, and Miss Martha Hare. This organization aimed to create a platform for women to collaborate, address social and community issues, promote education, civic engagement, and cultural enrichment. The federation held annual meetings, organized various activities, and provided opportunities for women to engage in intellectual pursuits, explore art, and participate in community service. The emergence of the "New Woman" in the 1890s, reflecting changing societal norms, was an important factor in the development of women's clubs. The West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs played a crucial role in advancing women's rights and community development, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and remind us of the importance of women's history.
To learn more: (https://tinyurl.com/yed93py2) (https://tinyurl.com/3tb4a328) (https://tinyurl.com/53ewbd4n) (https://tinyurl.com/47s35dcz) (https://tinyurl.com/kustz85t)
Photo credits: West Virginia State Archives, Wheeling Intelligencer, Wheeling News-Register, GFWC West Virginia
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