P.E.O. Chapter T Records, 1932-1972
Collection Overview
Title: P.E.O. Chapter T Records, 1932-1972
ID: OGLMC1012
Primary Creator: P.E.O. Chapter T (1932-)
Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 02/04/1985
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 P.E.O. 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, P.E.O. now has chapters and members throughout the United States.
The second Grand Forks chapter to be established, Chapter T, was organized May 17, 1932. Chapter T was sponsored by Chapter D, the first chapter in Grand Forks. The first president was Chrissie Budge, herself a charter member of Chapter D. Founding members of Chapter T included Budge, Mable French, Gladys Vary, Ragna Taft, Vera Bollinger, Emma Robbins and Clara Hofto.
Chapter T has hosted several state conventions in addition to participating in many P.E.O. sponsored activities at local, state and national levels. It has also been responsible for sponsoring other P.E.O. chapters in the area. The Chapter has hosted many educational lectures and meetings for both its members and the greater community at large. Chapter T also raised funds for several P.E.O. projects, including the Peace Scholarship Fund and the Educational Fund. During World War II, Chapter T and the entire P.E.O. organization was very active in raising funds and boosting morale for the war effort.
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: Lorna Johnson, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Acquisition Method: Donation; 85-1359
Related Materials:
P.E.O. Chapter AF Records, OGLMC 1581
P.E.O. Chapter AI Records, OGLMC 1330
P.E.O. Chapter D Records, OGLMC 878
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). P.E.O. Chapter T Records. OGLMC 1012, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in January 2014.
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