Afton Community Club Records (Elva)
Scope and Contents
The Afton Community Club Records consist of minute books dating 1934 to 1980. Included in the minutes are treasurer’s reports, committee lists, and membership information. A small amount of correspondence and newspaper clippings containing background information complete the collection.
Dates
- created: 1934-1980
- Other: Date acquired: 01/23/1981
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access to the collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights in the collection belong to the Regional History Center; literary rights are dedicated to the public.
Biographical or Historical Information
Around 1932, Farm Advisor Ward Cross organized the Afton Community Club. Lee Mosher served as the first president until 1935 when the group began to hold annual elections. The club met for social, educational, and entertainment programs designed to benefit the whole family. Meetings began with a potluck supper, followed by a business meeting, and concluded with a special program or recreation. In 1935, the club organized girls and boys 4-H clubs... in the community which still provide recreational and educational programs to children.
By the 1970’s interest in the club declined and on January 3, 1980 the club turned its treasury money over to the Elva Hall for repairs, thereby dissolving the Afton Community Club.
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Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Source of Acquisition
Mrs. Erlene Hulmes
Method of Acquisition
Mrs. Erlene Hulmes donated the Afton Community Club Records to the Northern Illinois Regional History Center on January 23, 1981
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- eng
Repository Details
Part of the Northern Illinois University Repository
Founders Memorial Library
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb IL 60115 US
815-753-9392
rhcua@niu.edu