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s004p5120 |
| Contributor | Lewis Publishing Company (University City, Mo.) | | Date.Digital | 2003-08-25 | | Date.Original | c. 1910 | | Description | 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. | | Source | Photograph, mounted on scrapbook paper, 9.16" by 6.94" | | Subject | American Woman's League--Chapter Houses | | Subject | Marine (Ill.) | | Subject.Keyword | Arts and crafts movement | | Title | American Woman's League Chapter House, Marine, Illinois |
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