P.E.O. Chapter AF Records, 1947-2011
Collection Overview
Title: P.E.O. Chapter AF Records, 1947-2011
ID: OGLMC1581
Primary Creator: P.E.O. Chapter AF (1947-)
Extent: 2.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 11/15/2010
Subjects: Grand Forks - Organizations, Women's History - Women's Organizations, Women's History - Women's Organizations - P.E.O.
Languages: English
Abstract
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection Historical Note
The PEO Sisterhood was established January 21, 1869, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan University. The organization was established as a philanthropic and educational society for women. Although comprised of only seven members at its founding, PEO now has thousands of chapters and members throughout the United States.
Chapter AF was the third chapter to be established in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Chapter received its charter on March 31, 1947. During its first year, the Chapter consisted of sixteen members.
Subject/Index Terms
Grand Forks - Organizations
Women's History - Women's Organizations
Women's History - Women's Organizations - P.E.O.
Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Source: Barbara Knipe, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation; 2011-3080
Related Materials:
P.E.O. Chapter D Records: OGLMC 878
P.E.O. Chapter T Records: OGLMC 1012
P.E.O. Chapter AI Records: OGLMC 1330
Related Publications: Fifty years of P. E. O. in North Dakota, 1906-1956. Grand Forks: North Dakota State Chapter, 1956.
Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). PEO Chapter AF Records. OGLMC 1581, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
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