Fonds Acc3944 - Birch Grove Women's Institute fonds : [1932-1975]

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Birch Grove Women's Institute fonds : [1932-1975]

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  • Textual record

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CA PCA Acc3944

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  • Microfilmed 1983 (Creation)
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    Birch Grove Women's Institute (Freetown, P.E.I.)

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1 reel of 35 mm microfilm

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Birch Grove Women's Institute (Freetown, P.E.I.)

Biographical history

The Birch Grove Women's Institute of Freetown, Prince Edward Island, held their first monthly meeting in the home of Vice-President Mrs. Everett Schurman on the evening of February 4, 1932. Mrs. Austin Scales served as the first President and Jean Mathieson was the first Secretary-Treasurer. The group met monthly and participated in many community oriented activities such as supporting the school, visiting the sick, and organizing the Water Safety Program. They also contributed to other organizations, the Red Cross for instance.

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Scope and content

This fonds consists of five minute books which detail the activities and accounts of the Birch Grove Women's Institute of Freetown from their first meeting in February 1932 to June of 1975. The minutes document monthly and annual meetings. Financial information is recorded within the body of the minutes as are lists of those serving on committees.

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  • English

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Originals were returned to the owner

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NO RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS

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PERMISSION FOR USE AND REPRODUCTION IS REQUIRED FROM THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES AND RECORDS OFFICE; QUESTIONS REGARDING COPYRIGHT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER

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NO FURTHER FINDING AID AVAILABLE

Associated materials

See also: Records of individual Womens Institutes as well as convention areas can be located in the Subject Index under WOMENS INSTITUTES

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Reel is located in the microfilm cabinets in the Reading Room

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  • English

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