Woman's Suburban Democratic Club archives
Abstract
The Woman's Suburban Democratic Club is a political organization for women in Montgomery County, Maryland. The archives document the group's fundraising, educational, organizing, social, and civic activities. Included are administrative records that record the club's efforts to assist Democratic candidates in winning elections, and to encourage Montgomery County voters to elect Democratic leaders at the local, state, and federal level. The meeting minutes in this collection cover such topics as the club's mission, educational programs, voter registration efforts, luncheon presentations featuring nationally prominent speakers, and campaign activities. The archives of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club document not only the history of the organization, but the history of Montgomery County, Maryland in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
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Historical Note
The Woman's Suburban Democratic Club (WSDC) has played an important role in Montgomery County, Maryland, politics since its establishment in 1957. Thirty-five women from Bethesda and Chevy Chase, all of whom had served as volunteers on Adlai Stevenson's unsuccessful 1956 presidential campaign, founded the group as means of continuing their efforts on behalf of Democratic candidates. On January 4, 1957, former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt helped the WSDC get off to an auspicious start when she addressed the group's inaugural luncheon.
In 1957 Katie Loucheim, then a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, neatly summarized the objectives of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club when she exhorted the founding members to "Analyze! Organize! Publicize! Educate! Activate!" Those activities have remained an integral part of the WSDC's mission ever since. Through the years, the WSDC has organized fundraising events for Democratic campaigns and other initiatives; supported voter registration drives; and sponsored voter education programs. WSDC members have served as volunteers on countless local, state, and national Democratic campaigns.
The WSDC grew steadily throughout the 1960s, widening its voter registration activities and strengthening its support for Democratic Party candidates, especially during the 1964 presidential campaign. By 1965, the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club's 750 members made it the second largest organization of its kind in the United States. As steadily increasing numbers of women joined the work force during the 1970s, participation in the WSDC began to wane. The leadership redoubled its recruiting efforts in the face of declining membership, but its numbers have never again reached those of the 1960s. Members continued their fundraising and voter registration efforts, working particularly hard on Paul Sarbanes's 1976 campaign for the United States Senate. Appearances by presidential candidate Jimmy Carter in 1976 and later by his wife, Rosalyn, when she was First Lady, prove the WSDC's continued ability to attract nationally prominent speakers. A notably successful lobbying effort, undertaken during the late 1970s and early 1980s, resulted in the Montgomery County Council's 1985 legislation initiating recycling measures.
During the 1980s, the WSDC focused its energies on turning the tide of Reagan conservatism, hosting seminars and luncheons to assist Democrats in understanding the new political climate. In response to the Democratic National Committee's new emphasis on party organization, the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club sponsored numerous meetings aimed at strengthening the local party's position. In the 1990s, the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club continued to support the Democratic Party with its educational series, luncheons, and support for candidates in general elections. The 1990s saw more WSDC involvement in nonpartisan community issues as well. Early in the decade the group sponsored the production of an award-winning video, "Emergency Medical Services: Effective Use of Health Resources," in cooperation with Montgomery County health officials.
Social events have always been an important part of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club's activities. These social activities raise funds for the WSDC's political activities and attract new members. In 1958, the WSDC held its first country fair and auction, an event that remained a long-standing tradition and successful fundraiser until the 1980s. During the 1960s, musical pageants and skits such as "Donkey Kicks of 1964" were a popular attraction. In the 1980s, the group began sponsoring the Montgomery County Democratic "Kiss and Make Up" party, to heal any rifts in party unity caused by primary campaigns and invigorate the party's nominees and volunteers for the general elections.
Beginning with Mrs. Roosevelt's appearance at the inaugural luncheon in 1957, speeches by Democratic candidates, noted journalists, and other leaders have been an integral part of the WSDC's voter education activities. Many county and state Democratic officials addressed gatherings of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club over the years. Thanks in part to Montgomery County's proximity to Washington, D. C., the club has also hosted many nationally prominent Democratic candidates and leaders, including presidential candidates George McGovern, Jimmy Carter, and Al Gore; United States senators Joseph Biden (Delaware) and Edward Kennedy (Massachusetts); California governor Jerry Brown; First Lady Rosalyn Carter and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton; Joan Mondale (wife of then-presidential candidate Walter Mondale); Tipper Gore; and Maryland Governors William Donald Schaefer, Harry R. Hughes, Parris Glendening, and Martin O'Malley.
Throughout its history, the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club maintained a tradition of political leadership and commitment to social and civic activities. The organization celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2007.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The archives of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club document the group's fundraising, educational, organizing, social, and civic activities from 1956 to 2007. The materials include correspondence; meeting minutes; newsletters; invitations and photographs of club functions; newspaper clippings; press releases; award and recognition certificates; videotapes; and auction posters.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
The Woman's Suburban Democratic Club donated its archives to the University of Maryland Libraries in April 1998. The Club donated additional materials in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2008.
Processing Information
Processed by Lloyd K. Grabill III and Kathryn Willis June 1999. Additional materials added by Jennie A. Levine December 2001, July 2003, November 2005; Elizabeth A. McAllister in May 2007; and Amy French in November 2008.
The Woman's Suburban Democratic Club collection was processed in the autumn of 1998. Metal fasteners were removed from the documents and replaced with inert plastic clips. The records were arranged in ten series, then placed in acid-free folders in acid-free boxes. Photographs were removed to the Photograph Collection. Oversized materials were flattened and placed in an appropriate container or map case. Memorabilia items were assigned control numbers and placed in the Memorabilia Collection. Audio-visual cassettes were placed in appropriate containers and transferred to the Audio-Visual Collection.
Additional materials were interfiled in December 200, July 2003, November 2005, May 2007, and November 2008. In addition, newspaper clippings were photocopied onto acid-free paper at this time.
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Janna Robinson, January 31, 2005.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection is organized as ten series.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Administrative Records, 1956-2007 (1.50 linear feet)
This series documents the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club's development, history, and activities. Most notably, it records the club's efforts to assist Democratic candidates in winning elections and to encourage Montgomery County voters to elect Democratic leaders at the local, state, and federal levels. Included in this series are annual and treasurer's reports, songbooks, fundraising and legislative correspondence, membership recruiting materials, and notes on luncheons and educational seminars. Arrangement is alphabetical by subject.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance letters, undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Administrative -- Logo, undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Agenda, 1989 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Annual Reports, 1963-1968 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Auction Correspondence, 1963-1973 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Auction Correspondence, 1975, 1976, 1992, and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Award Certificates, 1987-1990 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| BAR, 1973 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| By-Laws, 1960-1998 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Campaign Acknowledgements-Contributions, 1980-1981 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Campaign Committee, undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Correspondence, 1957-2002 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Correspondence, 1957-2002 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| Correspondence, 1957-2002 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| Correspondence, 1957-2002 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 15 | |
| Correspondence, 1957-2002 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 16 | |
| Correspondence, 1957-2002 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 17 | |
| Correspondence, 1957-2002 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 18 | |
| Correspondence, 1957-2002 and undated | series 1 | box 1 | folder 19 | |
| Correspondence -- Email, 2004 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 20 | |
| Correspondence -- Email, 2005 | series 1 | box 1 | folder 21 | |
| Correspondence -- Email, 2006 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Correspondence -- Email, 2007 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Correspondence -- Email, 2007 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Correspondence -- Email, 2008 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Correspondence -- Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1997 and 2001 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| Correspondence -- Paul S. Sarbanes, 1982 and 1997 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| Fact Sheet #1, 1957 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
| Facts and Comments, 1963-1971 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 8 | |
| Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, 1980 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 9 | |
| Job Description for Membership Chair, 1987-1989 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 10 | |
| Kiss and Make Up, 1986-2000 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 11 | |
| Legislative, 1971-1975 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 12 | |
| Legislative Committee and Correspondence Testimony, 1976-1977 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 13 | |
| Legislative Correspondence, 1971-1978 and undated | series 1 | box 2 | folder 14 | |
| Legislative Report, 2001-2003 | series 1 | box 2 | folder 15 | |
| Letterhead, 1999-2001 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| Luncheons and Educational Seminars, 1957 and undated | series 1 | box 3 | folder 2 | |
| Maryland's Proposed Constitution, 1968 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 3 | |
| Membership -- Applications and Renewals, 1962-2007 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 4 | |
| Membership -- Questionnaires, 1975-1976 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 5 | |
| Membership -- Renewals, 1974-2001 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 6 | |
| Membership -- Teas, 1956-1988 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 7 | |
| Miscellaneous, 1976 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 8 | |
| Montgomery County Democratic Club Charter Renewal, 2000 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 9 | |
| Montgomery County Events, 2001 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 10 | |
| Montgomery County Spring Ball, 1999, 2003, and 2005 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 11 | |
| Nominating Committee, 1979-1981 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 12 | |
| Past-Presidents, Biographical Information, 2002 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 13 | |
| Press Releases, 1969-1977 and undated | series 1 | box 3 | folder 14 | |
| Prospective Members, 1986 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 15 | |
| Songs, 1982 and undated | series 1 | box 3 | folder 16 | |
| Testimony Before the Governor's Task Force for Child Proof Guns, 1999 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 17 | |
| Treasurer's Report, 1972-2001 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 18 | |
| UNICEF Correspondence, 1971 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 19 | |
| Woman's Suburban Democratic Club: Twenty-five Years of Service, 1957-1982 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 20 | |
| WSDC [Correspondence], 1994 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 21 | |
| WSDC Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration, 2007 | series 1 | box 3 | folder 22 | |
Series 2: Meeting Minutes, 1957-2007 (1 linear foot)
The meeting minutes reflect the concerns of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club. Early minutes document the effort to define goals and objectives, the election of officers, the establishment of committees, and the appointment of committee members. From 1977 onward, only the minutes of the Executive Board meetings and treasurers' reports exist. Major topics covered in the minutes include the club's mission, fundraising and membership recruitment, educational programs, voter registration efforts, luncheon presentations featuring nationally prominent speakers, and campaign activities. The series includes not only minutes of the Executive Board and of the club's business and luncheon meetings, but also correspondence, printed materials, and reports. Arrangement is chronological.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes, 1957-1961 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Minutes, 1962-1965 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Minutes, 1966-1967 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Minutes, 1968 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Minutes, 1969 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Minutes, 1970-1971 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Minutes, 1972 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Minutes, 1973 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Minutes, 1974 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Minutes, 1975 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Minutes, 1976 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Minutes, 1977 | series 2 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Minutes, 1978 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Minutes, 1978 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Minutes, 1980 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Minutes, 1981 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Minutes, 1982 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| Minutes, 1983 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| Minutes, 1984 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
| Minutes, 1985 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 8 | |
| Minutes, 1986 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 9 | |
| Minutes, 1987 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 10 | |
| Minutes, 1988 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 11 | |
| Minutes, 1989 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 12 | |
| Minutes, 1990 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 13 | |
| Minutes, 1991 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 14 | |
| Minutes, 1992 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 15 | |
| Minutes, 1993 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 16 | |
| Minutes, 1994 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 17 | |
| Minutes, 1995-1997 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 18 | |
| Minutes, 1998-2003 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 19 | |
| Minutes, 2004-2005 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 20 | |
| Minutes, 2006-2007 | series 2 | box 2 | folder 21 | |
Series 3: Membership and Officer Lists, 1957- 2006 (1 linear foot)
Series III consists of annual lists of officers and members that include their addresses and telephone numbers. The files shed light on the membership in general and the women who served in key WSDC positions. Arrangement is chronological.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership Application Form, 2004 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1957-1965 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1958 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1959 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1960 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1961-1962 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1963-1966 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1966 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1967 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1968-1969 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1969-1971 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1970-1971 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1971-1972 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1972-1973 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1973 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 15 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1973-1974 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 16 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1974-1975 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 17 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1975 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 18 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1976 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 19 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1977-1978 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 20 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1978 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 21 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1979-1980 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 22 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1980-1981 | series 3 | box 1 | folder 23 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1981-1982 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1983 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1984-1985 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1985-1986 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1986-1987 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1987-1988 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1988-1989 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1989-1990 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 8 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1990-1991 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 9 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1991-1992 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 10 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1992-1993 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 11 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1993-1994 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 12 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1994-1995 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 13 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 1995-2002 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 14 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 2003-2004 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 15 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, 2005-2006 | series 3 | box 2 | folder 16 | |
| Membership and Officers Lists, undated | series 3 | box 2 | folder 17 | |
Series 4: Publications, 1957-2007 (0.75 linear foot)
This series contains a wide variety of materials published by the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club. The publications present a broad view of the concerns and interests of the WSDC. One item of particular interest is a cookbook produced by club members as a fundraising project. Materials include event programs, announcements, auction fliers, press releases, invitations, and newsletters. Arrangement is alphabetical by publication type and title.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announcements, 1957-1987 and undated | series 4 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Announcements, 1988-2003 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Auction Fliers, 1965-1982 and undated | series 4 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Democratic Delectables [Cookbook] and Recipes, undated | series 4 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Invitations, 1960-1975 and undated | series 4 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Invitations, 1976-1990 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Invitations, 1991-2007 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Newsletters, 1957-1968 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Newsletters, 1969-1972 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Newsletters, 1973-1974 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Newsletters, 1975-1976 | series 4 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Newsletters, 1977-1978 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Newsletters, 1978-1981 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 2 | |
| Newsletters, 1982-1985 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 3 | |
| Newsletters, 1986-1988 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 4 | |
| Newsletters, 1989-1993 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 5 | |
| Newsletters, 1994-2007 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 6 | |
| Programs, 1964-2001 | series 4 | box 2 | folder 7 | |
Series 5: Clippings, 1957-2007 (0.50 linear foot)
Series V includes clippings from many area newspapers and journals, including the Montgomery County Sentinel; Washington Post; Bethesda-Chevy Chase Tribune; Sunday Star; Association News; Maryland Monitor; Washington Star; Maryland News; Gaithersburg Gazette; Montgomery Journal; Silver Spring Record; Montgomery Democrat; and the Potomac Gazette. Subjects include campaign activities, the WSDC and its members, fundraising, local and national Democratic Party leaders, and obituaries. Economist John Kenneth Galbraith and Ray Schoenke of the Washington Redskins are two prominent non-political figures whose interactions with the WSDC are documented. Arrangement is alphabetical by subject, and then chronological.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Democrat, 1999-2003, 2005-2007 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 2 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 3 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 4 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 5 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 6 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 7 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 8 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 9 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 10 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 11 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 12 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 13 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 14 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 15 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 | series 5 | box 1 | folder 16 | |
| Clippings, 1957-2003 and undated | series 5 | box 1 | folder 17 | |
Series 6: Scrapbooks, 1957-1982 (7.5 linear feet)
These scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings, invitations, and photographs, which document the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club's activities: recruitment of new members, campaign activities, social events, and Democratic Party fundraising. Also included are guest books signed by those who attended membership teas. Arrangement is chronological.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrapbooks and Tea Membership Attendance Books, 1957-1967 | series 6 | box 1 | folder 1 | |
| Scrapbooks, 1961-1964 | series 6 | box 2 | folder 1 | |
| Scrapbooks, 1965-1966 | series 6 | box 3 | folder 1 | |
| Scrapbooks, 1967-1970 | series 6 | box 4 | folder 1 | |
| Scrapbooks, 1971-1982 | series 6 | box 5 | folder 1 | |
Series 7: Posters and Certificates, 1969-2008 (23 items)
This series contains sixteen certificates presented to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club in gratitude for its members' efforts or on the occasion of club anniversaries. Included are certificates and proclamations awarded by the Democratic National Committee; the United States Committee for UNICEF; the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate; several Maryland governors; the Montgomery County Council; and Montgomery County Executive Douglas Duncan. The series also includes posters documenting national political campaigns and publicizing the WSDC's annual County Fair and Auction. A recent poster recognizing WSDC as 2008 Democrat of the Year is signed by Congressman Chris Van Hollen.
Arrangement is chronological.
| Description | Series | Box / Reel | Folder / Frame | Item | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posters and Certificates (Oversize), 1969-2007 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | ||
| Certificate of Honor--Democratic National Committee to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club (Oversize), November 6, 1969 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 1 | |
| Certificate--U. S. Committee for UNICEF to Mrs. William H. Goldwater in recognition of support for UNICEF (Oversize), 1971 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 2 | |
| Poster--Auction and Country Fair at Mann's Farm, Saturday (Oversize), September 30, [1972] | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 3 | |
| Poster--Come Soar With Us: Auction and Country Fair, Saturday (Oversize), October 13, 1973 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 4 | |
| Poster--Come Soar With Us: Auction and Country Fair, Saturday (Oversize), October 13, 1973 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 5 | |
| Poster--Dems Will Put Spirit Into '76: Auction and Country Fair (Oversize), Saturday, October 18, 1975 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 6 | |
| Poster--The Road to the White House Starts Here Auction and Fair (Oversize), October 2, [1976] | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 7 | |
| Certificate/letter--Message of congratulations from Governor Harry Hughes to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club honoring the Club's twenty-fifth anniversary (Oversize), June 4, 1982 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 8 | |
| Certificate--Maryland House of Delegates to Woman's Suburban Democratic Club, resolution on their thirtieth anniversary (Oversize), April 9, 1988 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 9 | |
| Certificate--Governor's Citation from Governor William Donald Schaefer to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club in honor of the Club's thirtieth anniversary (Oversize), April 16, 1988 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 10 | |
| Certificate--Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Casper R. Taylor, Jr. to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club, letter of congratulations on the Club's fortieth anniversary (Oversize), September 29, 1997 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 11 | |
| Certificate--Governor Parris Glendening to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club Governor's Citation in honor of the Club's work (Oversize), October 20, 1997 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 12 | |
| Certificate--Governor Parris Glendening to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club proclamation honoring the Club's fortieth anniversary (Oversize), October 20, 1997 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 13 | |
| Certificate--Maryland House of Delegates to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club, Resolution on the Club's fortieth anniversary (Oversize), October 20, 1997 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 14 | |
| Certificate--Senate of Maryland to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club, Resolution on the Club's fortieth anniversary (Oversize), October 20, 1997 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 15 | |
| Certificate--Montgomery County, Maryland, Executive Douglas Duncan, Proclamation honoring the fortieth anniversary of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club (Oversize), October 20, 1997 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 16 | |
| Certificate--County Council of Montgomery County, Maryland, Proclamation honoring the fortieth anniversary of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club (Oversize), October 20, 1997 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 17 | |
| Certificate--Comptroller of Maryland to the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club, on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary (Oversize), April 23, 2007 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 18 | |
| Certificate--County Council of Montgomery County, Maryland, proclamation honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club (Oversize), April 23, 2007 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 19 | |
| Certificate--The Maryland General Assembly (Legislative District 18) to the Founders and Members of the Woman's Suburban Democratic Club in recognition of leadership and service to Montgomery County (Oversize), April 23, 2007 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 20 | |
| Certificate--The Maryland General Assembly (Legislative District 19) in recognition of service to Democratic principles in Montgomery County (Oversize), April 23, 2007 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 21 | |
| Certificate--The Maryland General Assembly (Legislative District 16) to Woman's Suburban Democratic Club in recognition of intelligent and engaging programs sponsored for members in Montgomery County (Oversize), May 4, 2008 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 22 | |
| Poster--Democrat of the Year award (Oversize), 2008 | series 7 | box 1 | folder 1 | item 23 | |
Series 8: Photographs, 1956-2007 and undated (2 linear feet)
Series VIII contains photographs and negatives documenting the social and political activities of the club, fundraising events, celebrations, and the passing of the gavel from outgoing to incoming presidents. An oversize photograph from 1956 documents the founders of the WSDC standing in front of the Adelai Stevenson campaign headquarters. Prominent national and state Democratic Party politicians, including many who addressed the WSDC, are also depicted in these images. They include presidential candidates Jimmy Carter, George McGovern, and Jerry Brown; United States Senators Joseph Tydings and Paul Sarbanes of Maryland, Joseph Biden of Delaware, and Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts; United States Representative Lindy Boggs of Louisiana; Harry Hughes, governor of Maryland; Eunice Kennedy Shriver; Joan Mondale (wife of 1984 presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale); presidential candidate Al Gore; Tipper Gore; and Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. These materials were transferred to the Photograph Collection.
There is currently no box inventory available for this series. Please refer to the series description above for a broad description of the materials.
Series 9: Audio-Visual Materials, 2002-2003 and undated (15 Items)
Series IX contains six videotapes entitled "Emergency Medical Services: Effective Use of Health Resources" and four entitled "Woman's Suburban Democratic Club PSA." Also included is a VHS recording of "Montgomery Week in Review," which features then-President Carole Brand, and a Kathleen Kennedy Townsend campaign video, as well as an unidentified VHS cassette and a 3/4 inch audio tape labeled only "W.S.D.C." These materials were transferred to the Audio-Visual Collection.
There is currently no box inventory available for this series. Please refer to the series description above for a broad description of the materials.
Series 10: Memorabilia, 1991, 1997, and 2007 (4 items)
Series X contains two award plaques and two framed certificates. The Baptist Home for Children, Greentree Shelter, presented the first plaque, dated April 26, 1991, to the WSDC in appreciation of their volunteer services in helping homeless families. The second plaque, from the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee and dated May 3, 1997, offers congratulations on forty years of dedicated service. The two framed certificates were presented to the WSDC on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary. U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin presented one of the certificates on April 23, 2007 and U.S. Congressman Chris Van Hollen presented the second on May 16, 2007. The objects were transferred to the Memorabilia Collection and assigned memorabilia numbers 1149, 1150, 2070, and 2071 respectively.
There is currently no box inventory available for this series. Please refer to the series description above for a broad description of the materials.
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Subjects
- Woman's Suburban Democratic Club (Montgomery County, Md.) -- Archives
- Women in politics -- Maryland -- Montgomery Counnty -- History -- Sources
- Women -- Maryland -- Montgomery County -- Societies and clubs -- History -- Sources
Names (Added Entries)
- Clinton, Hillary Rodham
- Sarbanes, Paul