The Social Workers Club of Rhode Island collection

Item — Box: Multi-Collection Box

Identifier: 158-02

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of five items that document the existence of The Social Workers Club of Rhode Island and includes by-laws, membership list, and programs related to events.

The “Members of the Social Worker’s Club List" will be of most interest to a researcher because it lists organizations and their representatives that were associated with the Rhode Island Social Club.

Dates

1911 - 1916

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

PPL believes this collection is in the public domain. Users of this item are responsible for determining copyright restrictions.

Biographical / Historical

The Social Workers Club of Rhode Island was approximately founded at least by 1911 (possibly sooner) and was active at least until 1949. The mission of the organization was, “The discussion of subjects pertaining to social welfare; to foster needed social reforms, and to cultivate a personal acquaintance among all social workers of the state.” The Club appears to have been a connecting force of social welfare workers and their various organizations across the state of Rhode Island, as well as a force to foster any new needed programs.

Note, in the materials, “The Social Workers Club of Rhode Island” and The Rhode Island Social Workers Club” are used interchangeably. There is a small possibility that these are two different organizations.