Your search for " Groesbeck (Tex.) " returned 2 records . Click the thumbnail for the full record.
The Groesbeck, Texas Chapter of the American Woman's League qualified for a Class I Chapter House which was built for them by the League. The League provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets, along with a phonograph built into a cabinet. Phonograph records were provided by the League from their Lending Library, on a rotating basis. Over the fireplace is a plaque designed by George Julian Zolnay, with the symbol of the League - a woman, seated, with two children.
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.

Home | Search Photographs | Browse Photographs | Search Documents | Browse Documents | About | Links

All content ©2002 - 2014 University City Public Library. All rights reserved.