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s004p5148 |
| Contributor | Lewis Publishing Company (University City, Mo.) | | Date.Digital | 2003-08-15 | | Date.Original | 1910 | | Description | The American Woman's League Chapter in Groesbeck, Texas qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House which was built for them by the League. This was the second Chapter House built in Texas, and was dedicated on May 10, 1910. The League emblem, a wreath of acanthus leaves surrounding the letters A.W. L., and the name, was placed on the front of each Chapter House, so the building would be easily recognized by members visiting from other towns. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. J. C. Sanders; Vice President, Miss Louise Scharff; Treasurer, Mrs. D. Oliver; and Secretary, Mrs. J. D. Whitcomb. The Chapter reported a membership of 20. | | Source | Photograph mounted on scrapbook paper, 9.50" by 6.76" | | Subject | American Woman's League--Chapter Houses | | Subject | Groesbeck (Tex.) | | Subject.Keyword | Arts and crafts movement | | Title | American Woman's League Chapter House, Groesbeck, Texas |
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