Louisa May Alcott Club Records
Scope and Content Note
This collection includes a transcript of notes written by Marion H. Ratshesky (later Ehrlich), under the initials M.H.R., that were originally written in 1896 or 1897. The writer was a member of the Louisa May Alcott Club and may possibly have been the founder. The notes provide detailed examples of their daily activities, organization, and governance.
Dates
- 1896 or 1897
Creator
- Louisa May Alcott Club (Organization)
Language of Materials
The collection is in English.
Access Restrictions
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Use Restrictions
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Historical Note
The Louisa May Alcott Club was established in November of 1895 at 9 Rochester Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It operated as a self-governing club with 11-17 year old girls. A constitution was set in place that ensured the girls would each pay five cents a week towards the club, but only while they were working. The participating girls were all immigrants or children of immigrants, and classes were held at the building to teach the girls English, cooking and sewing. In 1896/1897 the club moved to a building at 17 Oswego Street.
Extent
0.25 linear feet (1 half manuscript box)
Abstract
The Louisa May Alcott Club was established in November of 1895 at 9 Rochester Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It operated as a self-governing club with 11-17 year old girls. A constitution was set in place that ensured the girls would each pay five cents a week towards the club, but only while they were working. The participating girls were all immigrants or children of immigrants, and classes were held at the building to teach the girls English, cooking and sewing. In 1896/1897 the club moved to a building at 17 Oswego Street. This collection includes a typescript of a description of the club, written by Marion H. Ratshesky (later Ehrlich) under the initials M.H.R.
Physical Location
Located in Boston, Mass.
Processing Information
Reprocessed by Stephanie Call, 2011.
- Title
- Guide to the Louisa May Alcott Club Records, I-210
- Author
- Reprocessed by Stephanie Call
- Date
- 2011
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center at American Ancestors Repository