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	The American Woman's League Chapter in Compton, California qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by Mr. Ruefner. The League also provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets, as well as a state of the art phonograph. The League's lending library of phonograph records circulated by mail among the Chapters. Above the fireplace is a plaque of the League symbol, "Woman's Mission" designed by sculptor George Julian Zolnay.
	The American Woman's League Chapter in Compton, California qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by Mr. Ruefner, next to the Baptist Church. The Chapter House was built in 1910, but dedication was not held until May 1911 and Edward Gaardner Lewis was present. The League emblem, a wreath of acanthus leaves surrounding the letters A.W.L., and the name, were 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 and Treasurer, Kathryn H. Peck; Vice President, Mrs. J. W. Blake; and Secretary, Mrs. D. M. Hawthorne. There were 49 Chapter members.