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| 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 Jeffress Chapter of the American Woman's League in Marine, Illinois, qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by Mr. A. W. Jeffress. Chapter Houses featured the League emblem, a wreath of acanthus leaves surrounding the letters A.W. L., and the name, on the front, so the building would be easily recognized by members visiting from other towns. The officers of the Jeffress Chapter were: President, Mrs. J. R. Farthing; First Vice President, Miss Maria Keller; Second Vice President, Mrs. E. Shepherd; Treasurer, Mrs. Mary E. Richardson; and Secretary, Miss Marie Zimmerman. The Chapter reported 29 members. |
| The Jeffres Chapter of the American Woman's League in Marine, Illinois qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style chapter house. It was built for them by the League on a lot donated by Mr. A. W. Jeffress. The League also provided a set of mission style furniture, carpets and a phonograph. The state of the art phonograph was built into the cabinet what appears at the front of the photograph. The League maintained a Lending Library of phonograph records that circulated among the Chapters. Above the fireplace is a plaque of the League emblem, "Woman's Mission" designed by sculptor George Julian Zolnay. Many towns did not yet have electricity, and each Chapter was responsible for installing their own lighting system. The Jeffress Chapter chose elaborate gas fixtures to light both ends of the meeting room. |
| The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Woman's League won a contest sponsored by "The Los Angeles Herald" offering three prizes for selling the greatest number of subscriptions. The Chapter won all three prizes, which included this bungalow and lot. The Chapter planned to use this bungalow as their Chapter House until they could qualify for a Class V Chapter House. The officers were Acting President, Dr. Henritte E. Sweet; Vice President, Mrs. Ella K. Sprinkel; and Secretary and Treasurer, Jennie Van Allen. The Chapter reported membership of 2,600. By 1911, financial difficulties of the League stopped the building of any more Chapter Houses, and the Los Angeles Chapter never received their Class V Chapter House. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Manhattan, Kansas qualified for this arts and crafts style Class III Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot provided by the Chapter. Financial difficulties caused the League to be short of funds before the Chapter House was complete, but the ladies rose to the occasion and raised the funds to complete it. Chapter officers were President, Mrs. A. S. Porter; Vice President, Mrs. F. E. Marsh; Treasurer, Mrs. Estelle G. Lowery; and Secretry, Mrs. S. A. Baldwin. The Chapter reported 110 members. |
| This drawing of the Art Academy Building for the People's University was used in several Lewis publications. The artist, Henry E. Steinbruegge, was a Lewis Publishing Company employee. The building was designed by St. Louis architects Eames and Young who had just designed the pylons for the Lion Gates. Lewis' intent was to have all the school and public buildings decorated with work done by the honor students, and the top of the Art Academy, as indicated in this drawing, was to have included full sized sculptures. Only three designs were ever selected, and none were completed. |
| The Princeton, Illinois Chapter of the American Woman's League qualified for a Class IV arts and crafts style chapter house. It was built for them by the League on a lot purchased by the Chapter. The League also provided a set of mission style furniture, carpets and a state of the art phonograph. Above the fireplace is a plaque of the League emblem, "Woman's Mission" designed by sculptor George Julian Zolnay. On the right is the music room and on the left is the library. This was the only Class IV Chapter House that was built. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Princeton, Illinois qualified for this Class IV arts and crafts style Chapter House which was built for them by the League on a lot that the Chapter purchased. This was the only Class IV Chapter House built. Each Chapter House featured the League emblem, a wreath of acanthus leaves surrounding the letters A.W. L., and the name, on the front of the Chapter House, so the building would be easily recognized by members visiting from other towns. The emblem used on the front of Class IV and Class V houses was more elaborate than those on the smaller houses. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. E. A. Dean; Vice President, Mrs. Annie E. Clark; Treasurer, Mrs. William Kaar; and Secretary, Miss Florence Walters. There were 195 Chapter members. |
| The first delegates and members to arrive in University City for the American Woman's League Convention stopped on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building while this photograph was taken. They were from all parts of the United States. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 8, 1910. |
| Chapter Presidents (left to right) Mrs. Amelia D. Ball of the Montague Chapter in Massachusetts, Mrs. Nada Ingraham of the McKinley Chapter in Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Mabel Bryant of the Mountain Gem Chapter in Clarkston, Washington and Mrs. Otis Turner of the La Fresneda Chapter in Fresno, California all arrived in University City on June 9, 1910 for the American Woman's League Convention. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910 with a photo caption that read "Some belated members arriving at League headquarters." It was probably taken on June 10, 1910, the first day of Convention, and the ladies on the right appear to be carrying luggage and may just be arriving from the train station. The Woman's Magazine Building served as League headquarters. The building on the right is the Press Annex where "The Woman's Magazine" and "The Woman's Farm Journal" were printed. |
| The Edwardsville, Illinois Chapter of the American Woman's League was the first chapter to receive a chapter house. They qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style chapter house which was dedicated on July 20, 1909. It was built for them by the League on a lot purchased by the Chapter. The League provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets. The League also provided the phonograph which appears in the foreground. The League maintained a Lending Library of phonograph records which circulated among the chapters in cases like the one below the phonograph. Above the fireplace is a plaque of the League emblem, "Woman's Mission," designed by sculptor George Julian Zolnay. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 24, 1909. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. By October 22, 1909 when this photograph was taken the balustrade is in place around the top of the building and the exterior is virtually complete. The sign for John J. Dunnavant & Co., contractors for the project, is on the building on the lower left. They were sharing space with the sales office for University Heights Realty and Development Co., another of Edward Gardner Lewis' ventures. |
| Miss Gustave Reynard, age 16, of Houston, Texas earned her trip to the American Woman's League Convention in University City by getting ten new members to join. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 9, 1910. Miss Reynard is wearing her League pin and holding a copy of the program for the Convention. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| Mrs. Catherine A. Waite, president of the American Woman's League Chapter in Peck, Idaho attended the Convention and was photographed on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 9, 1910. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 9, 1910, along with her interview about the League's work in Idaho. |
| Employees of the Lewis Publishing Company and the American Woman's League formed the reception committee at St. Louis Union Station, welcoming delegates, members and friends arriving for the Convention. This photograph was taken in front of the League's information bureau, and it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| William Barr's Dry Goods Store located on Olive, 6th, Locust and 7th Streets in downtown St. Louis joined other retailers in welcoming American Woman's League delegates, members and friends attending the Convention in June, 1910. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| Famous Department Store at 5th and Washington in downtown St. Louis, joined other retailers in welcoming American Woman's League delegates, members and friends attending the Convention in June 1910. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| Mrs. W. R. Parsons, president of the American Woman's League Winslow Thayer Parsons Chapter in Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, Mr. W. R. Parsons, and her daughter, Miss Meriwyn Thayer Parsons attended the Convention in University City and were photographed on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. Mr. Parsons donated the lot for their chapter house. The date on the photograph is June 11, 1910, but it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| The delegates to the first annual American Woman's League Convention in University City gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building on June 10, 1910 for this official photograph. Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, and his wife Mabel Lewis are standing in the front. A cropped version of this photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| American Woman's League delegates and members who arrived early for the Convention to be held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910, joined a group of doctors' wives whose husbands were attending a medical convention for a visit to the Woman's National Daily Building. In the background is the Woman's Magazine Building, and further back on the right is the Art Academy Building. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| American Woman's League delegates and members who arrived early for the Convention to be held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910, joined a group of doctors' wives whose husbands were attending a medical convention, for a tour of University City and the Lewis Publishing Company. This photograph was taken in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 7, 1910 appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 9, 1910. |
| A special ceremony for pouring concrete for the Art Academy Building, the first building for the People's University and the American Woman's League, was held on April 12, 1909. Mabel Lewis is in the center, throwing the first shovel of concrete. Edward Gardner Lewis is standing on the far left. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 17, 1909. The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex are on the right. The Woman's National Daily Building is behind the group, on the left. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. This photograph was taken looking northwest on November 10, 1909. The exterior of the building is complete, but windows have not been installed, and construction materials still surround the building. |
| These Lewis Publishing Company employees stepped forward for provide accommodations for delegates in their homes or homes of friends when the American Woman's League Convention planners discovered that few hotel rooms were available because of a doctors' convention meeting in St. Louis at the same time. These same employees served as the reception committee for arriving members and delegates at Union Station. This photograph was taken on June 4, 1910 and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 7, 1910. |
| Members, delegates and friends of the American Woman's League gathered on the southeast lawn of the Woman's Magazine Building on June 10, 1910, the first day of Convention. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. This photograph was taken looking north on November 10, 1909. The exterior of the building is complete, but windows have not been installed, and work does not appear to have started on the interior of the building. |
| The Committee on Organization for the American Woman's League met on June 10, 1910 during the Convention. Members included Mrs. Pearl Spaulding, University City, Missouri, chairman; Mrs. Margaret V. Conn, Seattle, Washington; Miss Marion Gerls, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Lulu Paden Mosier, Minneapolis, Minnesota; M. Alice Delow, Biloxi, Mississippi; Abigail L. Morgan, Waverly, New York; Mrs. W. H. Whitehill, Avon, Montana; Mrs. Nellie M. Allen, Omaha, Nebraska; Miss Clara Syphus, Fort Thomas, Nevada; Mrs. Cory Albrittain, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Lancaster, Belleville, Illinois; Jennie Van Allen, Los Angeles, California; Mrs. I. W. Jones, Clinton, Iowa; Mrs. Catherine A. Waite, Peck, Idaho; Mrs. W. C. DeGrey, New Orleans, Louisiana; Mrs. Hester E. Porch, Baltimore, Maryland; Mrs. Ida McNamara, Presque Isle, Maine; Clara C. Austin, Boston, Massachusetts; Mrs. F. G. Livesay, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
| The American Woman's League Convention Committee on Credentials met at the Woman's Magazine Building during the Convention. Members included Miss Eliza Hannagan, chairman; Miss Alive Hanly, Miss J. A. Whitbeck and Mrs. Mildred McFadden, at large; Miss Clara Hooker, Lebanon, Missouri; Mrs. M. E. Pauncy, Mobile, Alabama; Mrs. June Longley Walters, Duncan, Arizona; Mrs. Nathan B. Williams, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Mrs. J. Stalford, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Miss Clara L. Allyn, Waterbury, Connecticut; Miss A. May Welch, Wilmington, Delaware; Mrs. Joan Bowen, Fitchburg, Massachusetts; Mrs. Emma L. Newton, Washington D. C.; Mrs. Jessie McPherson, St. Petersburg, Florida; Mrs. Flora Fuhs, Mount Vernon, Indiana; Mrs. F. W. Boyd, Phillipsburg, Kansas; Mrs. A. W. Lilly, Corydon, Kentucky; Mrs. Sarah White, Barre, Vermont; Miss Ida M. Watts, Lynchburg, Virginia. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" the same day. |
| American Woman's League members from Ohio gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. This photograph was taken looking northeast in mid November of 1909. The exterior of the building is complete, and windows have been installed. A substantial amount of construction material still surrounds the building. |
| The dedication of the Class II Chapter House for the Terry Chapter of the American Woman's League in Edwardsville, Illinois was held on July 20, 1909. This was the first chapter house built by the League. 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. Officers of the Terry Chapter were: President, Mrs. Agnes McKee; First Vice President, Josephine Smith; Second Vice President, Miss Jessie Benedict; Treasurer, Mrs. Ada Atchinson; and Secretary, Mrs. David Feigenbaum. There were 62 members. In this photograph Edward Gardner Lewis and Mabel Lewis (front row, just right of center) attended the dedication along with George Julian Zolnay (back row right end). Rachael Atchison, the young girl in the front row, was named chapter mascot. |
| P. F. Poorbaugh and John Baxter of Rock Island, Texas, earned their trips to the American Woman's League Convention by securing at least ten new members each. Both men were tireless workers for the League in the state of Texas, and responsible for the establishment of several chapters. They posed for this photograph on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. The date on this photograph is June 11, 1910, but it appeared along with an interview with the gentlemen in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10,1910. |
| Planners originally scheduled tours of St. Louis in open cars for delegates, members and friends attending the American Woman's League Convention in June 1910, but inclement weather forced a change in plans and special streetcar tours were arranged instead. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
| Mrs. Pearl Spaulding, head of field organization work for the American Woman's League addressed League members packed into the 5th floor meeting room of the Woman's Magazine Building during the Convention. Inclement weather during the Convention forced many of the sessions to be held inside in cramped quarters. This photo appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
| The south lawn in front of the Art Academy was set up with lighting and tents for events at the American Woman's League Convention held June 9, 10 and 11, 1910. This photograph was taken from Delmar Boulevard, looking north. A cropped version appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 26, 1910. |
| This stage was set up for the Friday night festival at the American Woman's League Convention. The scenic railway at the Delmar Garden Amusement Park which was just across the road appears behind the stage. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 10, 1910. |
| This banner was placed in the lobby of the Woman's Magazine Building for the American Woman's League Convention in June, 1910. Apparently no one was concerned about the spelling error. The detail of the bronze railing and William Bailey's statue of a woman are visible on the right, and the detail of the mosaic tile is visible on the floor. |
| Scruggs, Vandervoort and Barney Dry Goods Company in downtown St. Louis joined other retailers in welcoming American Woman's League delegates, members and friends attending the Convention in June 1910. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| Stix, Baer and Fuller Dry Goods Company, known more familiarly as the Grand Leader, located at 6th and Washington in downtown St. Louis, joined other retailers in welcoming American Woman's League delegates, members and friends attending the Convention in June 1910. This photograph was taken on June 11, 1910, and appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| The American Woman's League Convention Committee on Platform and Purposes met in the Woman's Magazine Building on June 10, 1910. Members included Dr. Mabel E. Anthony, San Francisco, California, chairman; Maude A. Fielder, Silver City, New Mexico; Mrs. H. T. Collins, Ashville, North Carolina; Laura Rickert, Brazil, North Dakota; Sarah J. Clark, Hamilton, Ohio; Mrs. Cora D. Hammett, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Mrs. Jean Elsner, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Lottie M. Brown, Providence, Rhode Island; Mary Ellen Bowman, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Mrs. Ora Welch, St. George, Georgia; Mrs. Ida V. McIlvanie, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Effie H. Dodge, Glen Falls, New York; Mrs. Alice R. Adams, Franklin, New Hampshire; Miss Mary C. Haines, Atlantic City, New Jersey; Mrs. Mary J. Barnes, Sturgis, South Dakota; Mrs. Emelia B. Cope, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Mrs. Lamar McMordie, Calvert, Texas; Mrs. Ora M. Wells, Morgantown, West Virginia; Mrs. O. Louise Donnell, Rawlins, Wyoming. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
| Students at the People's University Art Academy designed the floats for the American Woman's League Convention parade. In this photograph, students, including honor student Christina Kiehl (behind the model, facing forward), are at work on the model for the float representing the sculpture division. This may have been a demonstration photograph, because three students are holding calipers and four are holding mallets and chisels. The float representing the League itself with models of George Julian Zolnay's lions and sphinxes is just visible on the left. |
| The American Woman's League Convention parade was held on Delmar Boulevard on the plaza between the Woman's Magazine Building and the Woman's National Daily Building on June 11, 1910, the last day of Convention. It was originally scheduled to take place on June 10, but was postponed because of rain. Floats were created under the direction of George Julian Zolnay, director of the People's University Art Academy, and built by the students. The float representing the ceramics division is in the foreground and the float representing the sculpture division is on the left. The float representing the League itself is in front of the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building. |
| This float represented the ceramic arts division of the People's University Art Academy. It appears to have been hand-carried by the three men in front and the three men behind wearing dark suits and sashes. The structure on the float represent the kiln with a ceramic piece inside being fired. The portico of the Woman's Magazine Building appears in the background. |
| The American Woman's League Convention parade was held on Delmar Boulevard on the plaza between the Woman's Magazine Building and the Woman's National Daily Building on June 11, 1910, the last day of Convention. It was originally scheduled to take place on June 10, but was postponed because of rain. Floats were created under the direction of George Julian Zolnay, director of the People's University Art Academy, and built by the students. In this photograph, the Woman's Magazine Building is on the right, and the Lion Gates, with George Julian Zolnay's magnificent lions, are on the left. The billboard on the left is promoting University Height subdivision. Several houses in University Heights are visible just beyond the Lion Gates. |
| This float represented the emblem of the American Woman's League, "Woman's Mission," which was a woman, seated, with two children standing next to her. This float was pulled by horses and carried models of George Julian Zolnay's lions, one on either side of the driver. A group of women wearing Grecian style costumes and carrying flowers accompanied the float. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910, and also in Sidney Morse's book "The Siege of University City," published in 1912. |
| This float represented the emblem of the American Woman's League, "Woman's Mission," which was a woman, seated, with two children standing next to her. This float carried models of George Julian Zolnay's lions, one on either side of the driver as well as models of Zolnay's sphinx. On the back of the float is a model of an American Woman's League Chapter House. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members, convention delegates and friends were invited to greet League founder and president Edward Gardner Lewis on Saturday, June 10 following the convention session. A large number of them gathered on the plaza around the Lion Gates for an opportunity to visit with him. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| Presidents of local American Woman's League Chapters gathered in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on June 10, 1910 for this photograph. They were attending the first annual Convention. Edward Gardner Lewis and his wife, Mabel, are standing in the front row just right of center. |
| The American Woman's League delegation from New York posed for this photograph in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Iowa, Minnesota, Texas and Wisconsin gathered for this photograph in front of the Woman's National Daily Building, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. It was published in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 6, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Missouri gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Illinois gathered on the steps in front of the Woman's Magazine Building for this photograph, probably on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Virginia gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Florida gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on July 4, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from California gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily for this photograph on the last day of the Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| American Woman's League members from Kansas and Oklahoma gathered on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building for this photograph on the last day of Convention, June 11, 1910. |
| At the American Woman's League Convention, Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, received many gifts, including those in this photograph. The loving cup on the left was presented by the San Francisco Chapter. The statue in the center was presented by the Class A Publishers whose magazines were associated with Lewis Publishing Company and with the American Woman's League. The loving cup on the right was presented by League chapters in the state of Kansas. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910, along with the tributes to Lewis read by each group as their presentation was made. |
| In 1909 and 1910, many chapter members visited the American Woman's League headquarters in the Woman's Magazine Building in University City, Missouri. The chapter to which these ladies belonged was not identified. |
| In 1909 and 1910, many chapter members visited the American Woman's League headquarters in the Woman's Magazine Building in University City, Missouri. The chapter to which these five ladies belonged was not identified. |
| Concerns about the business affairs of the American Woman's League in late 1910 resulted in the election of state regents who gathered for their organizational meeting in University City, Missouri in January of 1911. Those in this photograph are (left to right) back row: Mrs. C. A. Eldredge, Colorado; Miss Minnie E. Neal, Florida; Mrs. Grace E Allen, Maine; Mrs. Lydia G. Willard, Kansas; Clara C. Austin, M. D., Massachusetts; Mrs. Alma Z. Moore, Illinois; Miss Edith L. Davis, Michigan; Miss Eleanor Foster, Indiana; and front row: Mrs. Nada Ingraham, Texas; Mrs. Robert C. Morriss, Washington; Mrs. Margaret Tucker, New York; Mrs. Pearl Adams Spaulding, Chairman, Board of Regents; Mrs. Ada Borre Newquist, Iowa; Miss Hester A. Worthington, Pennsylvania; Miss Alice F. Hanly, Missouri. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on January 24, 1911. |
| A committee from the Woman's Club from Springfield, Illinois, visited the American Woman's League headquarters and the Lewis Publishing Company on November 22, 1909. The committee came to investigate the League and to consider the possibility of securing a chapter house for Springfield. Committee members visiting included Mrs. George T. Palmer, president; Mrs. H. P. Shumway, first vice president, Mrs. William R. Viedenburgh, second vice president; Mrs. J. P. Lindley, Mrs. Roy W. Ide and Mrs. W. H. Baird, directors; Mrs. James P. Matheny, treasurer; Mrs. A. E. Prince, president Y. W. C. A.; Mrs. E. S. Walker, and Mrs. Benjamin Knudson. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 27, 1909. |
| American Woman's League gold emblem pin (left) and diamond emblem pendant (right), featuring the League logo designed by sculptor George Julian Zolnay. A member who sent in two new applicants for full membership and $5 in subscriptions or subscription certificates by Christmas 1909 received the gold emblem. A member who sent in ten new applicants for full membership and $10 in subscriptions or subscription certificates received the diamond emblem. In addition to pins and pendants, these may also have been available as bracelets or fobs. |
| Sixty-five ladies, almost all members of the American Woman's League, from Edwardsville and East St. Louis, Illinois visited University City and League headquarters on May 7, 1909. In this photograph, part of the group is crossing from the Woman's National Daily Building to the Woman's Magazine Building. On the left, the Lion Gates are under construction. One is complete and the lion, designed by George Julian Zolnay, has been installed. The other pylon is still surrounded by scaffolding. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 10, 1909. |
| The Art Academy Building was decked out in bunting for the first Convention of the American Woman's League in June, 1910. Lighting was strung in front of the building and tents were being erected on the lawn in front to accommodate convention events. This photograph was taken on June 7, 1910. |
| Tents were erected on the south lawn of the Art Academy to house events for the American Woman's League Convention held on June 9, 10 and 11, 1910. This photograph was taken from the roof of the Art Academy Building, looking south. The Woman's Magazine Building and the Press Annex are on the right. The Woman's National Daily Building is in the distance. The building that appears at the far end of the center walkway is on the south side of Delmar Boulevard, and is a restaurant and grocery store. |
| The Pioneers, a group of traveling representatives for the American Woman's League, met in convention in 1908. These representatives traveled the country helping to establish chapters. This photograph appeared in "Siege of University City," by Sidney Morse. The sign on the door says "Please Wipe Your Feet." |
| Some of the Class A publications that American Woman's League members could sell to qualify for membership or to earn points for their chapters. Two newspapers, "The St. Louis Star" and "The Woman's National Daily," and four magazines, "The Woman's Magazine," "The Woman's Farm Journal," "Beautiful Homes," and "Palette and Bench" belonged to Lewis Publishing Company. The others were published by companies associated with Edward Gardner Lewis and the American Woman's League. Lewis used this photograph in promoting all the publications. |
| These two floats represented the textile arts division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade.. The first float carried a loom and the second float carried a spinning wheel. Both were hand-carried by the men wearing white with sashes, and were accompanied by women wearing Grecian style dresses and carrying distaffs. |
| This float represented the sculpture division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910. This float was pulled by hand, probably by the three boys in front wearing smocks and berets. Honor student Olsen Stenwick is in front leaning on the model. Honor students Christina Kiehl and Nancy Coonsman are at the back, both holding calipers. |
| The ascension of the gas balloon "University City" was the final event at the American Woman's League Convention. The balloon was piloted by Captain John Berry who took off from a field just west of the Woman's National Daily Building. A photograph taken just before the balloon launched appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| The newspaper headline for this photograph when it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910 identifies this as "Local Representatives at the Convention" but does not tell whether these ladies are from the St. Louis area, or whether they are representatives of local American Woman's League chapters across the country. This photograph was taken on the second day of Convention, June 10, 1910 on the front steps of the Woman's National Daily Building. Mabel Lewis is seated in front, and her husband Edward Gardner Lewis, President of the League, is standing to her right. |
| Diamond emblem members of the American Woman's League gathered in front of the Woman's National Daily Building on the second day of Convention, June 10, 1910 for this photograph. A member received the diamond emblem for enrolling ten new members and sending in a minimum of $10 in new subscriptions or subscription certificates, in addition to having sold $52 in subscriptions for regular membership. League president, Edward Gardner Lewis (holding his hat) is in the center of the front row. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 14, 1910. |
| In 1909 and 1910, many chapter members visited the American Woman's League headquarters in the Woman's Magazine Building in University City, Missouri. The chapter to which these ten ladies belonged was not identified. |
| A delegation from the Marine, Illinois American Woman's League Chapter visited League headquarters in University City, Missouri in November of 1909. The group included Mrs. V. J. Weber, Mrs. C. L. Heim, Miss Verona Weber, Mrs. L. A. Richardson and Miss Kate Deihert. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on November 15, 1909. |
| Sixty-five ladies, almost all members of the American Woman's League, from Edwardsville and East St. Louis, Illinois visited University City and League headquarters on May 7, 1909. In this photograph, part of the group gathered on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building with League founder, Edward Gardner Lewis (front right, turned sideways). This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 10, 1909. |
| The original design for the Woman's National Daily Building in 1905 showed wide walks and steps leading to four entrances. Each set of steps was to be flanked with sphinxes. When the building was completed neither these nor the tall obelisks were included. In 1910, an honor student working under George Julian Zolnay designed this sphinx as part of a plan for honor students to decorate the League's buildings. Sphinxes would line the walks of the Woman's National Daily Building as originally intended. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 3, 1910. By 1911, this use of the sphinxes became a fund raising plan and the model for the sphinx credited to George Julian Zolnay. Each member of the American Woman's League would contribute from 10 cents to $1 to a state fund. When sufficient funds were raised a sphinx with that state's name on it would be installed on the stairway. Small paper-weight sized models and larger book-end sized models were cast and offered for sale to members. |
| Advertisements for the American Woman's League's souvenir spoon, accompanied by this photograph of the clay model designed by George Julian Zolnay, began appearing in "The Woman's National Daily" and "The Woman's Magazine" about the time of Convention in June 1910. The full sized sterling silver teaspoon sold for $1 while the quadruple plate coffee spoon sold for 25 cents. The spoon featured the Art Academy building in the bowl, and the Woman's Magazine Building, the Lion Gates and the League emblem on the handle. |
| The Schmoller and Mueller Piano Company presented a piano to the American Woman's League. In this photograph, the piano is being delivered to the Art Academy building in one of the Lewis Publishing Company mail trucks. The crated piano is just visible in the truck. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on May 21, 1910. |
| The piano presented to the American Woman's League by the Schmoller and Mueller Piano Company featured the League's emblem on the front. It was placed in the Art Academy's art gallery. Schmoller and Mueller Piano Company was an advertiser in Lewis' publications. This photograph appeared in the "Woman's National Daily" on May 21, 1910. |
| Construction began on the Art Academy Building in April 1909. The building was designed by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. In this photograph, probably taken in May of 1909, interior brick walls are being constructed as the exterior stone walls are being built. The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex are visible in the distance. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. In this photograph taken on August 26, 1909, looking northeast, exterior walls in the north wing are complete through the second floor. Some of the decorative moldings on the front of the building are already being installed. Some of the buildings of Delmar Garden Amusement Park are just visible in the distance on the right. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. In this photograph taken on August 31, 1909, looking southwest, the second floor exterior walls of both the north and south wings are complete. Decorative terra cotta moldings have been installed on some of the windows in the south wing. The tracks of the Creve Coeur Streetcar appear in the foreground. The top of the Woman's Magazine Building and the east end of the Woman's National Daily Building appear in the distance. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. In this photograph taken on September 1, 1909, construction of second story exterior walls is almost complete except for the west end of the south wing. Terra cotta moldings have been installed around many of the windows. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. In this photograph taken looking southeast on November 24, 1909, the construction tower is still in place on the north wing, and workers are installing the side skylight in the south wing. Construction materials still surround the building. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. Construction began in the spring of 1909, and artists were in residence by winter, even though some construction work remained to be completed. This photograph taken looking southeast on May 19, 1910 after the building was complete. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. Construction began in the spring of 1909, and artists were in residence by winter. This photograph taken looking southwest on May 20, 1910. The Woman's National Daily Building is on the left. |
| This portrait of the men associated with Art Academy of the People's University was taken in early 1910. Taxile Doat (seated) renowned ceramic artist from Sevres, France, was head of the ceramics division. Samuel Robineau (left), husband of Adelaide Alsop Robineau, was assistant editor of "Palette and Bench" and a ceramics instructor at the school. Edward Gardner Lewis (center) was founder and president of the American Woman's League and founder of the People's University. He was responsible for bringing together the incredibly talented staff for the Art Academy. George Julian Zolnay (right) was director of the Art Academy and head of the sculpture division. He had recently completed the lion sculptures of University City's Lion Gates. |
| Taxile Doat, director of the ceramics division of the Art Academy of the People's University, posed for this photograph with two ladies. The ladies are not identified, but they were probably members of the American Woman's League. Members were welcome and frequently visited the Art Academy in University City. |
| The Ladies Guild of St. Louis Chapel (Episcopal Church) in University City, all of whom were members of the University City Chapter of the American Woman's League, held a musicale at the Art Academy on April 7, 1910. Mabel Lewis was president of the Chapter. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on April 11, 1910. |
| In commemoration of the first annual convention of the American Woman's League in June, 1910, Taxile Doat designed and decorated this great porcelain plate. The plate, almost four feet in diameter, was turned by his assistant, Eugene Labarriere. It was to be fired on the first day of convention along with the St. Louis vase (on the table behind Doat), and then the kiln could be opened the last day of convention. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 1, 1910. |
| Construction began on the Art Academy Building in April 1909. The building was designed by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. In this photograph, probably taken in May of 1909, construction material surround the walls just being erected. The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex are visible in the distance. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. In this photograph, looking northeast, exterior walls are complete on the first floor and work is in process on the second floor. John J. Dunnavant & Co. were the general contractors for the project. Some of the buildings at Delmar Garden Amusement Park are visible on the right in the distance. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. In this photograph taken looking west on September 1, 1909, second story exterior walls have been completed. Terra cotta moldings have been installed around the windows in the south wing, but the back wing would remain plainer with little ornamentation. The Creve Coeur Streetcar tracks are visible in the foreground. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. In this photograph looking north on September 4, 1909, the second floor exterior walls of the south wing are complete, and concrete is being poured for the floor of the third story. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. In this photograph taken looking northeast on September 4, 1909 the decorative railing has been installed around the west balcony, and much of the terra cotta molding has been placed on the front of the building. Concrete is being poured for the floor of the third story of the south wing. The sign for John J. Dunnavant & Co., contractors for the project, can be seen on the small building in the foreground. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. In this photograph taken looking northeast on September 20, 1909 the exterior walls of both wings are complete and most of the decorative terra cotta molding is in place. The sign for John J. Dunnavant & Co., contractors for the project, is on the building on the lower left. They were sharing space with the sales office for University Heights Realty and Development Co., another of Edward Gardner Lewis' ventures. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. In this photograph taken looking northeast on September 23, 1909 the exterior of the building is almost complete and the roof is being put on. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. At this stage in construction photographs were taken almost weekly to document the progress of the building. In this photograph taken looking southwest on November 24, 1909, the construction tower is still in place on the north wing, and skylight on the south wing is covered with a tarpaulin. Construction materials still surround the building. |
| This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on December 15, 1910, with another of Edward Gardner Lewis' promotion ideas called the League's Christmas Tree. Vases, statues and other items produced by the artists and honor students, and even Lewis himself, were valued as "units," wrapped and marked. Each "unit" was equal to $10 in subscriptions submitted to the American Woman's League. Items on the table include many of George Julian Zolnay's sculpture reproductions, and some of honor student Caroline Risque's sculptures of children. |
| Members of the Terry Chapter of the American Woman's League meeting in their chapter house in Edwardsville, Illinois on March 19, 1910. This was the first chapter house built by the League. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on March 28, 1910. |
| The Woman's Magazine Building and Press Annex, designed by Herbert C. Chivers, were built for the Lewis Publishing Company in 1903. In 1908, the Press Annex was redesigned by Eames and Young. In this photograph, the Woman's Magazine Building is decorated with flags and bunting in preparation for the American Woman's League Convention which was held June 9 to 11, 1910. The remodeled Press Annex is visible on the right. |
| The officers of the National Federation of Musical Clubs visited University City and the American Woman's League headquarters on May 27, 1910 to hear more about the League. Consideration was being given to having Federation chapters join the American Woman's League. This photograph was taken on the steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. It appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 2, 1910, and the caption indicates that the group included the following members: Mrs. Charles B. Kelsey, president, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Mrs. Jno. Leverett, second vice president, Upper Alton, Illinois; Mrs. Alexander Rietz, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Leila C. Elliott, Coffeyville, Kansas; Mrs. John Walker, Memphis, Tennessee; Mrs. Ottman Moll (V.P. Mo.) St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. P. Y Tupper, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Irma Colster, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. David Knegsbaker, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. E. A. Coestro, St. Louis, Missouri; Mrs. J. Gwynn Gough, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Edith Lazar, St. Louis, Missouri; Miss Hardie Langdon, Youngstown, Ohio. Edward Gardner Lewis is in the front row. |
| This formal portrait of Edward Gardner Lewis, (1869-1950) was taken by Eugene Taylor who was on Lewis' staff. Lewis was President of the Lewis Publishing Company and the People's United States Bank, and was also founder of the American Woman's League and the American Woman's Republic. He founded University City, Missouri and served as mayor from 1906 to 1913. He signed this portrait with his motto, "Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see the shadows. E. G. Lewis 5/10/1910." |
| The Anna Lewis Chapter of the American Woman's League in Wentzville, Missouri was founded in 1909, and qualified for this Class I Chapter House, built for them by the League. It was built on a lot donated by Mrs. Jennie Foristell in memory of her mother, Anna Lewis. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. C. L. Forristell; Treasurer, Mrs. Cora Forster; and Secretary, Mrs. Carrie Wilson. The Chapter reported 22 members. In this photograph, the Chapter House appears to be complete, although landscaping remains to be done. |
| The West Plains Chapter of the American Woman's League qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House, built for them by the League on a lot donated by the Commercial Club and the citizens of West Plains. It was probably one of the last Chapter Houses built before the League suffered severe financial problems. It was sold at a sheriff's sale before it could be completed, but was later completed and used as a local exhibit hall. In this photograph, the building is still under construction. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Bonne Terre, Missouri qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House which was built for them by the League on a lot that belonged to St. Joseph Lead Company. Chapter officers were: President and Treasurer, Mrs. H. Hammond; Vice President, Miss A. Edwards; and Secretary, Mrs. Hilda Page. The Chapter reported having 31 members. In this photograph the Chapter House is complete, including the terra cotta emblem over the front door, but landscaping has yet to be done. |
| The Lebanon, Missouri Chapter of the American Woman's League qualified for a Class I arts and crafts style chapter house. It was built for them by the League on a lot purchased by the Chapter. The League also provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets. Each Chapter House received a phonograph built into a mission style cabinet and received phonograph records from the League's lending library on a rotating basis. In this photograph the phonograph is in the back of the room by the shelves, and a shipping case for the records is below it. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Lebanon, Missouri qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House which was built for them by the League on a lot that the Chapter purchased. This Chapter House, built in 1909, was the first of five built in the State of Missouri. Chapter officers were: President, Miss Clara Hooker; First Vice President, Mrs. Nannie Irey, Second Vice President, Mrs. C. G. Bentley; Treasurer, Miss Josephine Fayant; and Secretary, Mrs. M. A. Hoppock. There were 49 Chapter members. In this photograph, members of the Lebanon Chapter are gathered on the lawn in front of the Chapter House, and a dog sleeps peacefully next to the walk. |
| This photograph shows the American Woman's League membership department in the Woman's Magazine Building. Models for the chapter houses are on the counter at the right. |
| This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on October 5, 1910, as an illustration of just how much mail arrived each day in the American Woman's League Correspondence Department. The young ladies were responsible for opening and sorting the mail, and directing it to the proper person or department for response. |
| This house at 722 Yale Avenue in University Heights #1 was built about 1907. It was pictured in Lewis' publication "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908. The first resident was John Ryan. |
| The Calvert, Texas Chapter of the American Woman's League was one of the first four chapters in the country to qualify for a Chapter House. Their Class I Chapter House was built for them by the League in the fall of 1909 on a lot donated by Mrs. Ella V. Hamman, and was the first one built in the State of Texas. Each Chapter House featured the League emblem, a wreath of acanthus leaves surrounding the letters A.W. L., and the name, on the front, so the building would be easily recognized by members visiting from other towns. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. Susie H. Norton; Treasurer, Miss Vivian Wilson; and Secretary, Mrs. Fallulot S. Bailey. The Chapter reported having 22 members. Members posed for this photograph in front of the Chapter House shortly after it was completed. |
| This Shingle style house at 6925 Amherst Avenue in University Heights #1 was one of a group of houses on Amherst built on speculation by the University Heights Realty and Development Company between 1906 and 1907. The house was pictured in Lewis' publication "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908. The first resident was W. V. Teasdale. |
| This Shingle style house at 6943 Columbia Avenue in University Heights #1 was built about 1907 for Samuel Coulter. It was pictured in several of Lewis' publications including "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908. It was originally #24 Columbia Avenue. |
| This Neoclassical style house at 6970 Princeton Avenue (originally #11 Princeton Avenue)in University Heights #1 was built between 1906 and 1907. The first owner was C. W. McFarland. By 1908, the house belonged to Mrs. E. B. Robinson. Her sons, Vernon and Earl Robinson, were the owners of the Robinson Fire Apparatus Company, and manufacturers of University City's first motorized fire truck. The house was pictured in Lewis' publication "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908. |
| This house at 6965 Princeton Avenue in University Heights #1 was built about 1906. It was originally #15 Princeton Avenue. It was designed by Herbert C. Chivers, architect for the Woman's Magazine Building and an associate of Edward Gardner Lewis. This design matches the "Mount Jewell Residence" in Chivers' house plan catalogue "Artistic Homes," published in 1910. It was the home of Francis V. Putnam, Treasurer of Lewis Publishing Company and University Heights Realty and Development Company. He was also City Clerk and Street Commissioner for University City. This photograph appeared in several of Lewis' publications, including "The American Woman's League and University City," published in early 1908, and "The Woman's National Daily" on May 13, 1909. |
| This photograph shows employees wrapping and packing what may have been a premium promotion for the Woman's Magazine or for the American Woman's League. The items were small trays with cream pitchers and sugar bowls. Work space was always tight, and these employees are working in the fifth floor banquet room of the Woman's Magazine Building. |
| The Correspondence Department for the Lewis Publishing Company and the American Woman's League was responsible for opening the mail and routing it to the appropriate department for response. These employees are working with League and publishing company mail in an office on the main floor of the Woman's Magazine Building. |
| When Edward Gardner Lewis decided it was time for Lewis Publishing Company to publish a newspaper, he ordered the world's largest printing press from the Goss Printing Press Company. In this photograph taken in the fall of 1906, the printing press is being assembled in the Woman's National Daily Building. This photograph appeared in a promotional magazine called "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908. |
| The stereotyping department for "The Woman's National Daily" was located on the lower level of the Woman's National Daily Building. "Forms" prepared in the composing department were sent down to the stereotyping department where the metal cylinders for the presses were made. In this photograph, department employees are working with the Goss stereotype machine. It was reported that the process took ten minutes to finish and for the cylinders to be locked in place on the press. This photograph appeared in "The American Woman's League and University City," a promotional magazine published by the Lewis Publishing Company in February 1908. |
| The Epworth League built the Hotel Epworth to house visitors to the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. After the World's Fair, it was renamed the Park Hotel, and became a popular residential hotel. This photograph shows the east facade of the building. The dense group of saplings in the foreground is actually the nursery for Parkview Subdivision, just to the east, where trees and bushes were grown to be transplanted to the park areas in Parkview. This photograph appeared in "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908. |
| This photograph of children from All Saints' School was taken on the steps of the Woman's National Daily Building and appeared in a publication named "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908. All Saints' Church and School had been founded in 1901 at Maple and Irma Avenues north of Olive Boulevard. Father John S. Long was the pastor. The event they are celebrating may have been year end exercises for the school children. Most of the children are holding American flags. A gentleman at the left is holding a harp and another gentleman is holding a violin. |
| One of the events at the American Woman's League Convention in June 1910 was the ascension of the gas balloon, the "University City." In this photograph taken by Eugene Taylor on June 11, 1910, pilot Captain John Berry was standing next to the basket, preparing for launch. Sandbags used to hold the balloon on the ground while it was being filled with gas are visible in the background. |
| Edward Gardner Lewis enjoyed taking visitors on tours of the Lewis Publishing Company buildings. In this photograph a group of ladies posed with Mr. Lewis on the front steps of the Woman's Magazine Building. This photograph appeared in a publication named "The American Woman's League and University City," published in February 1908, and the group was identified only as "KOKOAL DELEGATES." |
| The Zion City, Illinois Chapter of the American Woman's League qualified for this Class III arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot provided by the Chapter. Chapter Officers were President, Mrs. Barnes; Vice President, Mrs. Bond; Treasurer, Miss Effie McCain; Secretary, Miss Nora Whering. The Chapter reported a membership of 102. One member wrote, "It is the most artistic building in Zion City." |
| The Alton, Illinois Chapter of the American Woman's League qualified for this Class III arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot in the Christian Hill area of Alton provided by the Chapter. Chapter officers were President, Mrs. Angie Schweppe; First Vice President, Mrs. Angie Pilkington; Second Vice President, Mrs. Louisa Williams; Treasurer, Miss Julia Buckmaster; and Secretary, Miss Lillian Schneider. The Chapter reported a membership of 107. While construction was started in 1910, the Chapter House was not completed until November 1911. Financial difficulties of the League caused a shortage of funds, but construction was finally completed by the Alton Chapter. |
| The Carmi, Illinois Chapter of the American Woman's League was founded in 1909, and qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. The lot was danated by Berry S. Crebs. Construction began in the summer of 1910, and the Chapter House was completed by the fall, but in November 1910, a suit for foreclosure was filed because of an unpaid mechanic's lien. Members of the Chapter worked hard to pay off the debt, and the Chapter House officially opened on March 30, 1911. Chapter officer were President, Mrs. Virginia Maltby; First Vice President, Mrs. Emma Smith; Second Vice President, Mrs. M. Wolfe; Treasurer, Mrs. C. S. Cochran; and Secretary, Mrs. Agnes E. MacNair. Membership was 29. |
| The Calvert, Texas Chapter of the American Woman's League was one of the first four chapters in the country to qualify for a Chapter House. Their Class I Chapter House was built for them by the League in the fall of 1909 on a lot donated by Mrs. Ella V. Hamman, and was the first one built in the State of Texas. The League provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets, along with a phonograph built into a mission style cabinet. The Chapter received phonograph records from the League's Lending Library on a rotating basis. The plaque over the fireplace, designed by George Julian Zolnay, is a representation of the League's logo - a woman, seated, with two children. |
| The Flatonia, Texas Chapter of the American Woman's League qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House which was built for them by the League on a lot purchased by the Chapter. This was one of the Chapter Houses still under construction when the League began to suffer serious financial difficulties. A cornerstone embedded in the exterior of the chimney is dated March 1,1911. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. M. Cockrell; Treasurer, Miss Fairy Faires; and Secretary, Mrs. A. Brunneman. There were 31 Chapter members. This photograph was taken while the Chapter House was still under construction. |
| 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. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in St. George, Georgia was organized on January 9, 1909 by E. H. and Nellie Wilkerson. Mrs. Wilkerson was daughter of D. C. Welsh, mayor of St. George. The Chapter qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by the mayor. Chapter officers were President, Mrs. Welsh; Vice President, Mrs. G. B. Carpenter; Treasurer, Miss Ora Welsh; and Secretary, Mrs. J. J. Wilkerson. There were 17 Chapter members. This was the only Chapter House built in Georgia. |
| The St. George, Georgia Chapter of the American Woman's League qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by D. C. Welsh, mayor of St. George. The League provided each Chapter House with a set of mission style furniture and carpets. Above the fireplace is a plaque of the League's emblem, "Woman's Mission," designed by sculptor George Julian Zolnay. |
| The E. G. Lewis Chapter of the American Woman's League Chapter in Avon, Montana qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by Isabell Whitehall. It was constructed according to the League's plans by Oneill and Bock. When the League ran into financial difficulties, Mrs. Whitehall paid the liens that had been placed on the property. Chapter officers were President, Mrs. Reese Price; Vice President, Mrs. Marion Schilling; Treasurer, Mrs. W. H. Whitehall; and Secretary, Mrs. Jack Cook. The Chapter reported a membership of 63. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Frostproof, Florida qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by W. H. Overocker. The League provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets, as well as a state of the art phonograph, just visible at the far end of the room. The League provided a Lending Library of phonograph records which circulated by mail among the Chapters. The Chapter had acquired a piano for social activities and musical events, which the League encouraged. Since many towns did not yet have electricity, each Chapter was responsible for installing their own lighting system. The Avon, Montana Chapter chose elaborate gas fixtures to light both ends of the meeting room. |
| The Rev. G. A. Brandon, a Methodist minister in Corydon, Kentucky, was instrumental in organzing the Corydon Chapter of the American Woman's League in 1909. The Chapter was named the Brandon Chapter in his honor. They qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by Christian Schnabel in exchange for life membership in the League. It was constructed by K. S. Porter. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. Anna Haley; Treasurer, Mrs. Franklin Fenly; and Secretary, Miss Lucille Anderson. The Chapter reported a membership of 20. |
| The E. G. Lewis Chapter of the American Woman's League Chapter in Avon, Montana qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. The League provided each Chapter House with a set of mission style furniture and carpets. The E. G. Lewis Chapter had also acquired a piano which would have been used at social gatherings and musical events which Chapters were encouraged to hold in their communities. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Frostproof, Florida was organized in January, 1910. They quickly qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by W. H. Overocker. The Chapter House, the first one built in Florida, was completed by October, 1910. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. J. L. Thompson; Treasurer, Mrs. L. C. Overocker; Secretary, Mrs. F. E. Jaques. There were 27 members of the Chapter. |
| Dr. Lucinda H. Carr, a physician, was largely responsible for organizing the American Woman's League Chapter in Carlinville, Illinois. The Chapter qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by Miss Matti Judd. 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. Dr. Carr served as Chapter President. Other officers were Mrs. W. R. Crew, who served as treasurer and Mrs. D. R. Davis who was secretary. There were 42 Chapter members. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Deer Lodge, Montana qualified for this Class III arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. The Chapter purchased a lot and C. D. Terrett donated a second lot on which the Chapter House was built. A sign on the front of the building reads "Materials for building provided by Deer Lodge Lumber Co." The building was constructed by O'Neill and Bock who also built the Chapter House at Avon, Montana. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. W. J. Higgins; 1st Vice President, Mrs. S. S. Kochler; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. R. Lee Kelley; Treasurer, Mrs. C. A. Childs; and Secretary, Mrs. J. A. Grant. The Chapter reported a membership of 131. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Corning, California, qualified for this Class II Chapter House built for them by the League. The League provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets, along with a writing desk and a state of the art phonograph in a phonograph cabinet, seen on the left under the windows. The League's library of phonograph records circulated among the Chapters by mail in cases like the one on the floor just in front of the phonograph cabinet. Each Chapter was responsible for installing their own lighting, and the Corning, California Chapter has installed basic electric ceiling lights. |
| The L. B. Tebbets Chapter of the American Woman's League in Corning, California was founded in 1909 by Mrs. Arvilla DeLuce. The Chapter qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. Construction of the Chapter Houses was handled by local companies, and there was some flexibility in use of materials. This Chapter House was constructed with a brick foundation to match the chimney. The League emblem, a wreath of acanthus leaves surrounding the letters A.W.L., and the name, were placed on the front so the building would be easily recognized by members visiting from other towns. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. J. B. Maynard; 1st Vice President, Mrs. Frances Bradley; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. J. B. Merritt; Treasurer, Mrs. Arvilla C. DeLuce; and Secretary, Mrs. Alice J. Strawn. The Chapter had 78 members. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in North Chicago, Illinois was organized by C. W. Merry. The Chapter qualified for this Class II Chapter House built for them by the League. John C. Hale was the contractor, and construction was completed by the spring of 1910. 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, Mrs. Anna Vedder; 1st Vice President, Mrs. Rose Nelson; 2nd Vice President, L. J. Vedder; Treasurer, Mrs. S. J. Moulin; Secretary, Mrs. Cora Pangburn. The Chapter had 66 members. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in North Chicago, Illinois qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. 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 amoung the Chapters in specially built record cases. The plaque over the fireplace, designed by George Julian Zolnay, is a representation of the League's logo - a woman, seated, with two children. |
| The Hart Memorial Chapter of the American Woman's League in Kisimmee, Florida qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House, built for them by the League on a lot donated by Mrs. Carrie S. Hart, the wife of the former Florida governor. 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: Mrs. H. C. Stanford; 1st Vice President, Mrs. E. C. Bullock; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. C. A. Carson; Treasurer, Mrs. Mary A. Autman; and Secretary, Mrs. P. K. Winn. The Chapter reported 93 members. |
| The Hart Memorial Chapter of the American Woman's League in Kissimmee, Florida qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by Mrs. Carrie S. Hart. 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 among the Chapter by mail in specially built cases. The Hart Memorial Chapter had acquired a piano for social activities and musical events, which the League encouraged. |
| 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 Blue Rapids, Kansas, qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. The Chapter House was opened on New Year's Day with a gala celebration and a chicken pie dinner for members and their families. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. Jessie L. Burr; 1st Vice president, Mrs. Anna G. Peabody; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. Florence Greer; Treasurer, Miss Carrie V. Sheldon; and Secretary, Mrs. Gertrude H. Gilson. The Chapter report a membership of 62. |
| This float represented the painting division of the People's University Art Academy in the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910. It was built on an automobile, and represents the artist's palette. The women wearing turbans to represent colors in the palette may have been honor students in the painting division. The Magazine Building appears in the background. Note the photographer standing on the pediment of the building. This photograph appeared in the June 14, 1910 issue of "The Woman's National Daily." |
| This float represented the emblem of the American Woman's League, "Woman's Mission," which was a woman, seated, with two children standing next to her. This float carried models of George Julian Zolnay's lions, as well as models of Zolnay's sphinx. This photograph appears to have been taken after the American Woman's League Convention parade on June 11, 1910 since some of the decorations have come loose and the lower skirting seems to be stained. |
| The Art Academy Building was designed in the Classical Revival style by St. Louis architects Eames and Young for the People's University of the American Woman's League. Construction began in the spring of 1909, and artists were in residence by winter, even though some construction work remained to be done. It was completed in late May of 1910. This photograph of the northeast corner of the building was probably taken in 1911. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Corydon, Kentucky qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by Christian Schnabel in exchange for a life membership in the League. The League provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets, as well as a state of the art phonograph. Since many towns did not yet have electricity, each Chapter was responsible for installing their own lighting system. The Corydon, Kentucky Chapter chose elaborate gas fixtures to light both ends of the meeting room. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Walton, New Yrok, qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House. It was built for them by the League on a lot the Chapter purchased from Arthur L. White for $150. 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, Miss Mary E. Knapp; Treasurer, Miss Edith E. Naxon; and Secretary, Mrs. Hazel V. Mitchell. The Chapter reported a membership of 29. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Walton, New York, qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. The League provided a set of mission style furniture and carpets, as well as a state of the art phonograph. The League's 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. A model of the same symbol is in the middle of the table. Since many towns did not yet have electricity, each Chapter was responsible for installing its own lighting system. The Walton Chapter chose an elaborate gas chandelier. They installed a parlor stove to heat the meeting room. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Glens Falls, New York qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. 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, Mrs. Effie Dodge; 1st Vice President, Mrs. Olice Ryon; 2nd Vice President, Dr. Annette E. Barber; Treasurer, Miss E. A. Archanbault; and Secretary, Mrs. Flora Bigelow. The Chapter has 121 members. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Glens Falls, New York qualified for this Class II arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. The League also provided a set of mission furniture and carpets, as well as a state of the art phonograph. The League's lending library of phonograph records circulated among the Chapters by mail in special record cases. Above the fireplace at the far end of the room is a plaque of the League symbol, "Woman's Mission," designed by sculptor George Julian Zolnay. The table in the foreground is covered with Lewis Publishing Company publications. |
| 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. |
| The Pinellas Chapter of the American Woman's League in St. Petersburg, Florida was organized in August of 1909, and was the only Chapter in the country to qualifiy for a Class V Chapter House. The Chapter House was started for them by the League on a lot donated by the Chapter. The League's financial difficulties stopped construction, but it was finally completed in 1913 with funds raised by the members. J. Frank Chase was the contractor. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Payette, Idaho was organized by Mr. and Mrs. H. Harland in March, 1910. The Chapter qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them on a lot donated by Mrs. J. A. White. The cornerstone was laid in October, 1910 and the building was complete by February, 1911. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. Louis Woods; Treasurer, Mrs. Minnie Luplee; and Secretary, Mrs. Mabel A. Harland. The Chapter reported a membership of 26. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Stockport, Iowa qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League. The Chapter House was opened on July 4, 1911, but formal dedication was postponed until Edward Gardner Lewis and his wife, Mabel could be present. The Lewises were never able to attend the hoped for dedication. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. Cora Anderson; 1st Vice President, Miss Emma Anderson; 2nd Vice President, Mrs. A. D. Mardock; Treasurer, Mrs. Hattie Munson; and Secretary, Mrs. M. L. Knowles. The Chapter had 22 members. |
| The town had a population of only 200 people, but the American Woman's League Chapter in Peck, Idaho was one of the first Chapters to qualify for a Chapter House. The Chapter House, the second in the country, was built for them by the League on a lot provided by the Chapter. It was the scene of many social functions as well as funerals. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. Sarah Ruff; Treasurer, Mrs. Bertha Oglesby; and Secretary, Mrs. Mary Hogan. Mrs. Catherine A. Waite had organized the Chapter, and served as its first president. The Chapter had 37 members. |
| The American Woman's League Chapter in Ridgefield, Washington was organized in January 1910 by Frank Young. The Chapter qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot provided by the Chapter. The Chapter House opened in the spring of 1911. Chapter officers were: President, Mrs. C. N. Hall; Treasurer, Mrs. A. C. Allen; and Secretary, Mrs. George Beeker. There were 31 Chapter members. |
| "The above photograph shows only part of the immense crowd that was in University City last Saturday," was the caption under this photograph when it appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 18, 1910. The American Woman's League Convention gathered more than 1,000 delegates and visitors for three days to learn more about the League and hear about founder Edward Gardner Lewis' plans for the future. This photograph was taken on the lawn in front of the Woman's Magazine Building on the last day of the Convention. |
| Inclement weather during the Convention forced many of the sessions to be held inside in cramped quarters. This mass meeting on the final day of Convention was held in the theatre at Delmar Garden Amusement Park, just east of the Lewis Publishing Company headquarters. This photograph appeared in "The Woman's National Daily" on June 11, 1910. |
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