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1. Margaret Dunn's Housewives League of Detroit membership application

Description:
View of the membership application of the Housewives League of Detroit, completed with signature and address of Margaret Dunn. Includes an overview of the organization's objectives and the name of the president, Fannie B. Peck. Printed on front: "Looking after the youth. Booster! Campaign! Detroit Housewives' League. Application for membership." Handwritten on front: "2-23-34."
Date Issued:
1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection

2. Picture book of business and program of annual Trade Week campaign

Description:
Picture book of business and program of annual Trade Week campaign of Housewives League of Detroit and Booker T. Washington Trade Association / Housewives League of Detroit ; Booker T. Washington Trade Association. Title from cover. Includes portraits, photographs and advertisements.
Date Issued:
1953-04-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection

3. Program for testimonial dinner honoring the Reverend and Mrs. William Peck

Description:
Program for a testimonial banquet honoring the Reverend and Mrs. William Peck. Printed on front: "Testimonial banquet honoring Rev. and Mrs. William Peck, Friday evening, October 27, 1939, 7:30 o'clock. Lucy Thurman Branch, Y.W.C.A. 569 East Elizabeth Street, Detroit, Michigan." Includes menu and inset portraits of the Rev. and Mrs. William Peck. Sponsorship by The Booker T. Washington Trade Association, its officers, and committee members are printed on back.
Date Issued:
1939-10-27T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection

4. Program for "Women in uniform," Housewives League of Detroit

Description:
Program for "Women in uniform," Housewives League of Detroit. Printed on front: "15th anniversary. Housewives League, Detroit presents 'Women in uniform.' Scott Auditorium, Frederick and St. Antoine. June 5, 1945, 7:45 p.m."
Date Issued:
1945-06-05T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection

5. Members of Housewives League of Detroit

Description:
Group portrait of members of the Housewives League of Detroit. Stamped on back: "Photo by Frank Brown, TU 33784." Handwritten on back: "Members of Housewives' League of Detroit."
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection

6. Thirteenth Annual Council, Housewives League of Detroit, consumer report of activities

Description:
Report of the Thirteenth Annual Council, Housewives League of Detroit, consumer report of activities. Printed on front: "June 17, 1947, Thirteenth Annual Council, Housewives League of Detroit, Consumer Report of Activities." The report documents work done by the Housewives League's Consumer Committee in conjunction with the United Consumers Council. Requests that the Detroit Common Council go on record favoring a ten per cent cut in the cost of living; circulating petitions to remove the 3% sales tax in Michigan; working with Wilberforce University on a Consumer Conference in Detroit; and contacting exhibitors for the Consumer Conference held in Detroit, May 12-14, 1947.
Date Issued:
1947-06-17T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection

7. Fannie B. Peck, founder and first president of the Housewives League of Detroit

Description:
Portrait of Mrs. Fannie B. Peck, founder and first president of the Housewives League of Detroit. Label on back: "Durham Engraving Co." Handwritten on back: "Mrs. Fannie B. Peck, founder and first President."
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection

8. Ninth anniversary program, Housewives League of Detroit, Unit no. 9

Description:
Program for the 9th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit, Unit no. 9. Printed on front: "Ninth anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit, Unit no. 9 at Hartford Ave. Baptist Church, Thursday, June 27, 1940, 8:30 p.m. Platform guests. Rev. and Mrs. Wm. H. Peck, founders. Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Hill, Mrs. Christine Smith, Mrs. Roxie Bell, Mrs. Fuqua. Mrs. Howard, no. 1; Mrs. Garvin, no. 6; Mrs. Beasley, no. 7; Mrs. Thomas, no. 10; Mrs. Winter, no. 12; Mrs. Boone, no. 9; Mrs. Taylor, no. 16. Mrs. Josie Brogdon, Mistress of Ceremony. Mrs. Mamie Boone, Pres. Mrs. Watson, Secy. Includes program and advertisements.
Date Issued:
1940-06-27T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection

9. Housewives League of Detroit 35th anniversary program

Description:
Program for the 35th anniversary of the Housewives League of Detroit. Printed on front: "1930, 1965. Thirty-fifth anniversary of Housewives League of Detroit. Celebration, Thursday, June 10, 1965. Northwestern School of Music and Dance. 2436 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit, Michigan. Success, build, boost, buy. Housewives League of Detroit." Includes musical program, rally song, officers and committee members.
Date Issued:
1965-06-10T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection

10. National Housewives League, Louisville, Kentucky

Description:
Group portrait of members of the National Housewives League in Louisville, Kentucky, standing outside in front of a church or school building. Embossed on front: "Evans Studio, Louisville, KY." Handwritten on back: "National Housewives League, Louisville, 1961."
Date Issued:
1961-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Public Library
Collection:
Burton Historical Collection