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Novelty (Club : Lansdowne, Pa.)

 Organization

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Novelty Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-107
Overview

The Novelty was a women's social club founded in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, in 1887. Most of its first members were Quakers and members of Lansdowne Monthly Meeting. The group was established "for the promotion of sociability and good house and home-keeping," according to its by-laws. The records include minutes, 1887-1938 and scattered, 1954, 1982-1984; by-laws and membership lists and attendance, writings by members, histories, and some miscellaneous material.

Dates: 1887-1992