Questers, Inc. Chippewa Chapter #286 Organizational Records, 1969, 1990

Summary

Creator:

Questers, Inc. Chippewa Chapter #286.

Abstract:

The organizational records include meeting minutes, correspondence, policies, bylaws, photographs, programs, accounts, scrapbook, and other materials.

Extent:

approximately 1 cubic feet (in 1 box, 1 Oversized volume)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by a student, Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The organizational records include meeting minutes, 1967-1971. 1986-1990; correspondence, 1969-1976; Central Michigan University's Gerald L. Poor School Museum materials, 1976; policies, bylaws, and articles of incorporation, 1965-1973; photographs, 1960s-1970s; programs, 1969-1973; accounts,1971-1978; scrapbook, 1967-1972; and other materials.

Biographical / Historical:

Organizational History:

The Questers, Inc., a national study club, was formed in April, 1944 by Mrs. William George Bardens of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Its major objectives are to stimulate the appreciation and collecting of antiques and to encourage the preservation and restoration of historical landmarks. The club’s national headquarters are in Philadelphia. There are over 10,000 Quester members in the U.S. and Canada. The Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Chippewa Chapter #286 was founded in 1967. (This information is from the collection.)

Acquisition Information:

No Acc#

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical and chronological.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Antiques.

Names:

Questers, Inc. Chippewa Chapter #286.
Central Michigan University--Faculty.
Poor, Gerald L., 1907-1975.

Places:

Mount Pleasant (Mich.)--Societies and clubs.