Description
Founded in 1910, the Woman's City Club of Chicago was an organization concerned with civic welfare in Chicago. It dealt with such issues as housing, child welfare, women's rights, suffrage, garbage and sewage disposal, public education and parks and playgrounds. The club was organized into various committees, which undertook studies and the educational functions of the club. The club co-operated with other social service organizations, lobbied local and state governments and sponsored lectures and citizenship classes. The collection contains programs, announcements, photographs, lantern slides, photoengravings, and newsletters.
Source
Description: http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52353966
Alternative Title
WCCCR-ICIU Woman's City Club of Chicago Records