Though the books relating to the first years of the club are missing, the remainder contain a continuous record of general club meetings from 1911 to 1967, as well as a record of most of the Board of Directors meetings between 1929 and 1966.
Minute Book, 1911-1912 | 1 item | Box 1, F1 |
Minute Book, 1912-1913 | 1 item | Box 1, F2 |
Minute Book, 1914-1915 | 1 item | Box 1, F3 |
Minute Book, 1930-1932 | 1 item | Box 1, F4 |
Minute Book, 1932-1934 | 1 item | Box 1, F5 |
Minute Book, 1934-1937 | 1 item | Box 1, F6 |
Minute Book, 1937-1939 | 1 item | Box 1, F7 |
Minute Book, 1939-1941 | 1 item | Box 1, F8 |
Minute Book, 1941-1945 | 1 item | Box 1, F9 |
Minute Book, 1945-1946 | 1 item | Box 1, F10 |
Minute Book, 1946-1949 | 1 item | Box 1, F11 |
Minute Book, 1949-1952 | 1 item | Box 1, F12 |
Minute Book, 1952-1957 | 1 item | Box 1, F13 |
Minute Book, 1957-1964 | 1 item | Box 1, F14 |
Minute Book, 1964-1967 | 1 item | Box 1, F15 |
Minute Book, 1929-1940 | 1 item | Box 1, F16 |
Minute Book, 1940-1948 | 1 item | Box 1, F17 |
Minute Book, 1950-1958 | 2 items | Box 1, F18 |
Minute Book, 1958-1966 | 1 item | Box 1, F19 |
The administrative papers include a wide range of materials generated by the activities of the club and its legal and financial requirements.
Club Histories, 1946-1958 | 2 items | Box 1, F20 |
Yearly Histories, 1948-1955 | 5 items | Box 1, F21 |
Club Programs, 1914-1945 | 24 items | Box 1, F22 |
Club Programs, 1945-1960 | 14 items | Box 1, F23 |
Programs -- Events, 1948-1954 | 4 items | Box 2, F24 |
This folder contains programs for the club golden jubilee, a sponsored fashion show, and sponsored antique show. |
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Report of Conservations Committee, 1912-1915 | 1 item | Box 2, F25 |
Record of Membership and Dues Paid Book, 1967-1972 | 1 item | Box 2, F26 |
Record of Membership and Dues Paid Book, 1972-1976 | 1 item | Box 2, F27 |
Membership papers, 1903-2005 | 2 items | Box 2, F28 |
This folder contains a list of 1903 club members and a 2005 membership booklet list |
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Past Presidents, 1932-1984 | 5 items | Box 2, F29 |
This folder contains a presidential list, news article, memorial article, history of Myrtle Rudolph's time in office. |
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Constitution and Bylaws, 1911-1949 | 10 items | Box 2, F30 |
Clubhouse Photograph, undated | 1 item | Box 2, F31 |
Awards, 1958-1968 | 22 items | Box 2, F32 |
Awards received by the club from CARE, from the Delaware State Federation of Women's Clubs and the General Federation of Women's Clubs, etc. |
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Mary Louise Marshall speech and medal, 1905-1940 | 2 items | Box 2, F33 |
The speech was given to a New Jersey Woman's Club and the medal was given to a Pioneering Club Woman |
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New Century Allegory -- "A New Century Garden", undated | 1 item | Box 2, F34 |
An autograph article or speech without an author or date. |
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Miscellanea, 1908-1949 | 11 items | Box 2, F35 |
This folder contains a list of record books through 1949, newspaper clippings, 1933 club poem, 1922 club remembrance, book "My Private File" with 1908 calendar, and a photograph of a club trip to Washington, D.C. |
Correspondence -- Administrative, 1904-1939 | 9 items | Box 2, F36 |
Correspondence -- Projects, 1908-1949 | 5 items | Box 2, F37 |
Corresponding Secretary Record Book, 1970-1986 | 1 item | Box 2, F38 |
Lease of Milford Classical Academy to Milford New Century Club, 1900 | 1 item | Box 2, F39 |
Bond From First National Bank, 1905 | 1 item | Box 2, F40 |
Certificate of Change of Resident Agent, 1939 | 1 item | Box 2, F41 |
Financial Account Book, 1934-1944 | 1 item | Box 2, F42 |
Receipts, 1970-1972 | Box 2, F43 | |
Bank Statements, 1994 | 9 items | Box 2, F44 |
Bank Statements, 1995 | 12 items | Box 2, F45 |
Bank Statements, 1996 | 8 items | Box 2, F46 |
Delaware State Federation of Women's Clubs, 1905-2005 | 9 items | Box 2, F47 |
This folder contains a year book, convention programs, news letter, miscellaneous papers. |
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"Folklore" General Federation of Women's Clubs, 1913-1914 | 2 items | Box 2, F48 |
Federation publications |
The majority of the scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, programs, invitations, etc. that describe the yearly events of the Milford New Century Club. Later years focus on the community projects supported by the club members. Three scrapbooks, with similar items, pertain to the Delaware State Federation of Women's Clubs.
Scrapbook -- Ladies Fair, 1946 | 1 item | Box 2, F49 |
Event scrapbook for "Ladies Fair, an original drama presentation of American Heritage by Milford New Century Club |
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Scrapbook, 1932-1934 | 1 item | Box 2, F50 |
Scrapbook, 1934-1936 | 1 item | Box 2, F51 |
Scrapbook, 1938-1940 | 1 item | Box 2, F52 |
Scrapbook, 1940-1942 | 1 item | Box 2, F53 |
Scrapbook, 1942-1943 | Box 2 | |
Scrapbook, 1946-1948 | Box 2 | |
Scrapbook, 1948-1950 | Box 2 | |
Within the scrapbook is a section on the Golden Jubilee with photographs of the celebration dinner. |
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Scrapbook, 1955-1956 | Box 2 | |
Scrapbook, 1956-1957 | Box 2 | |
Scrapbook, 1957-1958 | Box 2 | |
An article on the 60th anniversary includes a picture of the two continuing charter members. |
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Scrapbook, 1964-1966 | Box 2 | |
The information in this scrapbook highlights various community projects including a survey of the availability of pornography; cancer, diabetes and tuberculosis testing; visits to communities of migrant farm workers, support of the Girl Scouts, etc. Other projects and club trips are also highlighted. |
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Scrapbook, 1966-1968 | Box 2 | |
This scrapbook focuses on the community improvement programs undertaken by the club and individual members. Photographs, articles, etc. demonstrate the success of the multiple programs. |
Scrapbook, 1958-1960 | Box 2 |
Delaware High School Student International Award |
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Scrapbook, 1964-1966 | Box 2 |
Delaware State Federation of Women's Clubs during the presidency of Mrs. Jonathan Willis, Milford New Century Club member |
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Scrapbook, 1964-1966 | Box 2 |
"Delaware State Federation of Women's Clubs 1964-1966 Status of Delaware Women." Includes information on the state of Delaware and each of the clubs that participate in the federation. |
Ballot Box with White and Black Marbles | Box 3 |
Seal Embosser | Box 3 |
General Foundation of Women's Clubs Plaque | Box 3 |