Semper Fidelis Club (Davenport, Iowa) records
Scope and Contents
The Semper Fidelis records date from 1998 to 2008 and measure 0.25 linear inches. The records consist of photocopies of newspaper clippings, a general history, and reports from conferences. The Iowa Association of Colored Women's Clubs and the Semper Fidelis Club are both affiliated with the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, the oldest Black women's organization in America.
Dates
- Creation: 1998 - 2008
Conditions Governing Access
The papers are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright held by the donor has been transferred to the University of Iowa. However, copyright status for some collection materials may be unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owner. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility and potential liability based on copyright infringement for any use rests exclusively and solely with the user. Users must properly acknowledge the Iowa Women’s Archives, The University of Iowa Libraries, as the source of the material. For further information, visit https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/sc/services/rights/
Biographical / Historical
The Semper Fidelis Club was formed in May of 1958. The club is committed to promoting and supporting community activities that reflect their mission to "continue our legacy of women in community service with emphasis in the areas of health, cultural awareness, spirituality and youth character development."
Extent
0.25 linear inches
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Letters, conference reports, newspaper clipping, and a history of Iowa Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers (donor no. 591) were donated by Barbara Wommack in 1999.
Source
- Wommack, Barbara (Person)
- Author
- Emma Barton-Norris
- Date
- 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu