The Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club was founded in 1957. Its purpose was to provide a network for local businesswomen. The club sponsored international dinners, a graduation tea, & two scholarships. The club disbanded in 1977.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of scrapbooks and a financial ledger.
Notes
Title based on the content of the fonds. For conservation reasons, researchers are requested to use photocopies of the original Club records.
"Since 1968 the Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club have contributed over 30 books to the public library. Donated this week as part of D+P week were five books, all written by women. Participating (l. to r.) Betty Lepingwell, Ruth Robertson, Beryl McBean, and Betty King."
"Since 1968 the Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club have contributed over 30 books to the public library. Donated this week as part of D+P week were five books, all written by women. Participating (l. to r.) Betty Lepingwell, Ruth Robertson, Beryl McBean, and Betty King."
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Service Organizations - 1970 - Kitimat Business and Professional Women's Club
Dr. Evelyn Fox seated in front of her petit point display at the international tea. She is wearing a dress with a beaded necklace, and is working on a flower print.
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.6 x 10.1 cm
1 negative : b&w ; 12.5 x 9.9 cm
Scope and Content
Dr. Evelyn Fox seated in front of her petit point display at the international tea. She is wearing a dress with a beaded necklace, and is working on a flower print.
Margaret Duff is wearing a hat and is holding a plate with her right hand. The lady in the middle is also holding the plate, and the lady on the far left is seated, and is wearing a floral top.
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.3 x 13.2 cm
1 negative : b&w ; 10 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Margaret Duff is wearing a hat and is holding a plate with her right hand. The lady in the middle is also holding the plate, and the lady on the far left is seated, and is wearing a floral top.
Photograph of proclamation delcaring the week October 18-24 Business and Professional Womens Week, Signed by Mayor John Q Springer, in the presence of members of the Kitimat branch. left: Mrs Pat Grieve, Dr. Helen MacDonald
Photograph of proclamation delcaring the week October 18-24 Business and Professional Womens Week, Signed by Mayor John Q Springer, in the presence of members of the Kitimat branch. left: Mrs Pat Grieve, Dr. Helen MacDonald
Business & Professional Women’s Club members Mrs. Betty King, Mrs. Mae-Louise Ireland and Dr. Evelyn Fox watch as Mayor George Thom signs documents proclaiming this Professional Business Women’s Week in Kitimat.
Business & Professional Women’s Club members Mrs. Betty King, Mrs. Mae-Louise Ireland and Dr. Evelyn Fox watch as Mayor George Thom signs documents proclaiming this Professional Business Women’s Week in Kitimat.