Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1946-2010 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
52 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Women's Institute expanded into British Columbia in 1909 when Laura Rose of Ontario toured the southern part of B.C. for six weeks at the invitation of the Dept. of Agriculture. Fifteen branches were organized during that time and within two years there were twenty four branches with a membership of over one thousand. Over the years the numbers grew with women discovering the friendship, support and learning experiences of W.I. The organization was formed as a way to encourage camaraderie among women; its goal was for members to learn more about homemaking, child rearing, health issues and other concerns.
Repository
Archival history
Donated in 2010 by Ruth Fenner.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Fonds consists of newsletters and bulletins of the British Columbia Women’s Institute. Newsletters and bulletins include messages from the Provincial board; announcements of new local institutes; events and activities; meetings; reports; fundraising; and other business.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Associated material: Edith Lillian Glover fonds; Lake Hill Women's Institute fonds; Lynne Crowe fonds: South Vancouver Island District Women's Institute fonds
Notes area
Note
Accession number: 2010-048