Catalogue description Records of the Preston Club of Soroptimists International

This record is held by Lancashire Archives

Details of DDX 1139
Reference: DDX 1139
Title: Records of the Preston Club of Soroptimists International
Date: 1938 - 1990
Held by: Lancashire Archives, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

Preston Club of Soroptimists International, Preston, Lancashire
Physical description: 22 files
Immediate source of acquisition:

DDX 1139/1 Executive Committee meetings minutes

 

DDX 1139/2 Business meetings minutes

 

DDX 1139/3 Membership and Classification Committee meetings minutes

 

DDX 1139/4 Miscellaneous
Subjects:
  • Preston, Lancashire
Administrative / biographical background:

Soroptimists International was founded in Oakland, California, in the 1930s, the female equivalent of male Rotarian clubs. Its stated aims are to advance women's status in society, to encourage high ethical standards in business and professional life, and to promote ideals of international understanding and female friendship ("Soroptimist" means roughly "the best of sisters"). The society concerns itself with public welfare through local and national charitable efforts, and contributes towards civic, social and industrial development. Membership is by invitation only, and is limited to one member of each occupational class.

 

The Soroptimist Club of Preston held its inaugural meeting on 24 June 1938, and changed its name to the Preston Club of Soroptimists International in March 1974.
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