Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

None

Use Restrictions

Consult repository for information

Preferred Citation

Woman’s Club of McLean Papers, MSS 05-55, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library

Acquisition Information

Items donated July 7, 2015 by the Woman’s Club of McLean through Kathlyn Burnell and Mildred Thompson. Additions donated on February 23, 2018 by Kathlyn Burnell.

Processing Information

Chris Barbuschak, April 2017, updated February 2018
EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2024

Historical and Biographical Information

On February 4, 1958, eighteen women interested in organizing a woman’s club met at the home of Mrs. C. Crowell Squire in McLean, Virginia. The club installed Squire as its first President on March 11, 1958 and the group became a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) on April 18, 1958.

Throughout its existence, the club has provided service to the McLean community through volunteer activities and financial support. Their biggest event is an annual Holiday Homes Tour and Boutique held each December. The club has published cook books, hosted fashion and talent shows, supported and financially contributed to the development of the McLean Community Center, granted scholarships to local high school students, and sponsored various other fundraising events and community projects.

Scope and Content

The Woman’s Club of McLean Papers consists of .5 linear feet and spans the years 1994-2017 and contains newsletters, programs, brochures, lists, and ticket books. Subjects include the annual Holiday Homes Tour and general history of the club.

Related Material

MSS 05-09 Junior Woman’s Club of McLean Records

Separated Material

None

Index Terms

• McLean (Va.) - History
• Woman’s Club of McLean (Mclean, Va.)

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