The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership.
Description: The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership. [show more]
Letter from Robert Pyle to Mrs. Rodman Fay for consideration for employment at the Northeast Harbor Library. He lists courses of college studies and plans of continuing education
Description: Letter from Robert Pyle to Mrs. Rodman Fay for consideration for employment at the Northeast Harbor Library. He lists courses of college studies and plans of continuing education
Three letters from Stella Hill to Gertrude Fay regarding material in the Northeast Harbor Library with reference to the Woman's Literary Club's work on local history topics.
Description: Three letters from Stella Hill to Gertrude Fay regarding material in the Northeast Harbor Library with reference to the Woman's Literary Club's work on local history topics.