IOWA WOMEN’S ARCHIVES

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES

IOWA CITY, IOWA

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR CLUB (WILLIAMS, IOWA)

RECORDS, 1926-1996

5 linear inches

ACQUISITION: The records (donor no. 398) were donated by Marie Ricke in 1996.

ACCESS: The records are open for research.

COPYRIGHT: Copyright has been transferred to the University of Iowa.

PROCESSED BY: Jessica Miller, 1997.

History

        The Know Your Neighbor Club (KYN) of Williams, Iowa, was a farm women’s club organized in 1926. The club held meetings on the second and fourth Thursday afternoon of each month, but limited its meetings in the summer because of the members many farm responsibilities. Club membership was limited to eighteen; small children often attended with their mothers. The club activities consisted mainly of handicrafts, such as sewing. The club also held social events, such as baby showers and family picnics. The club was still in existence in 1997.  

Scope and Content Note

         The Know Your Neighbor Club records date from 1926 to 1996 and measure 5 linear inches. The records consist of a history, minutes, correspondence, and photographs. They document the activities of this social group of rural farm women near Williams, Iowa.

         The history (1996) was written by long time member Marie Ricke. It gives a brief description of the club’s origin and the activities at club meetings. Also, it includes a list of the 1997 members.

         The minutes (1926-1994) contain roll call lists of members, and lists of dues paid. The minutes also contain brief accounts of the events that occurred at club meetings.

         The correspondence (1966-1991 and undated) contains cards received by the Know Your Neighbor Club, such as wedding anniversary party invitations.

         The photographs dated May 24, 1973 and June 9, 1983 are of the club’s 50th and 60th anniversary parties.

Box no. Description

Box 1
                       History by member Marie Ricke, 1996.
Minutes
1926-1930
                               1931-1935
                               1936-1940
                               1941-1945
                               1946-1950
                               1951-1954
                               1955-1960
                               1961-1965
                               1966-1970
                               1971-1978
                               1979-1986
                               1987-1994
Correspondence
1966-1991 and undated
Photographs
May 24, 1973 (50th anniversary)
                               June 9, 1983 (60th anniversary)