Wednesday Progressive Club

Collection

Identifier: SPC-2023-021

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Wednesday Progressive Club collection (1912-1974; undated) contains two boxes and 1.05 linear ft. of material belonging to the Wednesday Progressive Club. The majority of the collection includes documents, minute books, and financial records regarding the Wednesday Progressive Club. Box 1 contains financial record books that include receipts, warrants, disbursements, and savings account income information. Box 1 also contains documents about the Bennet property, which include a description of the property, memorandum, a note regarding mortgage payments, a loan application, and an escrow demand. Additionally, Box 1 contains documents related to the Los Angeles City Board of Education purchase of Lot 12 from the Wednesday Progressive Club, a letter of resignation from member Amy Harper, and a resolution regarding promissory notes and mortgage. Box 1 also contains four minute books describing the meetings and locations and a minute book dedicated to the garden section. Box 2 contains a minute book, federal tax returns, Tax documents, receipts, and a Salvation Army pamphlet.

Dates

1912-1974; undated

Creator

Wednesday Progressive Club (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical / Historical

The Wednesday Progressive Club was a club in the Gardena, California area organized by women who focused on philanthropic work. The Wednesday Progressive Club promoted social interactions and camaraderie among its members. The club was organized in 1906, incorporated in 1909, and federated in 1911. It was a social and community organization that served their community through various means such as volunteering and donations to multiple organizations like agricultural organizations. The club motto was “To Our Club, Loyalty. To our community, wise service”. Additionally, The Wednesday Progressive Club sponsored the creation of the Gardena Library.

Sources: https://lacountylibrary.org/location/gardena-mayme-dear-library/