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Altrusa Club. Records, 1956-1996, n.d.

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0193

Scope and Contents

This collection contains local and international club records, correspondence, district conference information, programs, bulletins, and miscellaneous materials.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1956-1996, n.d.

Creator

Biographical / Historical

The Altrusa International Club Inc. was organized April 11, 1917 in Nashville, Tennessee with a total of 19 members. A Lafayette club was organized on April 3, 1956 with 23 members. The Club was chartered by Altrusa International, Inc. on Nov. 4, 1957 and was incorporated in April 1968.

The first major project of the Altrusa Club of Lafayette was the Mental Health Treatment Center, now known as the Acadiana Mental Health Center, which continues to receive the club’s support. They are also sponsors of educational projects for handicapped children.

Extent

6.375 Linear Feet (6 feet and 4.5 inches of materials contained in 7 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Altrusa Club Records
Status
Completed
Author
Jane Vidrine
Date
02/10/2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031