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Collection open for research .

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No physical characteristics affect use of this material.

Preferred Citation

Round Hill Woman's Club Collection, 1971-1996 (SC 0068), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA..

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Accruals

2011.0057X

Processing Information

Rebecca K. Ottinger, 14 March 2011

Biographical Information

On 8 July 1946 ten women met at the home of Mrs. J.S. (Bertha Baber) Patterson (3 June 1894-22 November 1949) to form the Round Hill Woman's Club. Patterson was elected as the club's first president. There were twelve charter members of the club whose purposes were to meet for fellowship, share programs, and discuss community concerns with the intention of determining what could be done for the town of Round Hill, Virginia, especially in the areas of education, safety, and welfare of its children. The club was very active in supporting religious education in schools, providing clothing for needy children, supporting music and art education, and providing playground equipment. Later club activities included programs in self improvement, contributing to community service organizations, and supporting social life in the community.

Scope and Content

In this collection there are three histories of the club written by members. The first, written by Elizabeth Thomas Potts (20 May 1900-1 December 2000), is a handwritten account of the club's activities from 8 July 1946 to 8 July 1971. The second is a typewritten history by Mary Diedrich Monroe (25 January 1908-18 August 1991) covers the years 1946-1983. Ann Whitehead Thomas wrote the third for the club's fiftieth anniversary luncheon on 11 April 1996.

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