The Sandusky Mothers Federation records

The Sandusky Mothers Federation collection consists of several scrapbooks and one book of meeting minutes. The scrapbooks mostly contain newspaper clippings and yearly programs, with a few photographs here and there. They are usually divided up by the different chapters within the Federation including the Children's Chapter, Modern Mothers, Better Mothers, Child Guidance Club, Future Citizens, Young Mothers, Progressive Mothers, Mothers Forum, etc. Then within each of these groups there are newspaper clippings and programs which deal with that particular group's activities. The scrapbooks do an excellent job of documenting the Federation's activities and the programs for the community and will give the researcher insight into the club's objectives and history.

Also included is a handbook which contains the Federation's consitution and by-laws, as well as a history of the organization from its founding, to 1962. It gives specific information on members, activities that the Federation was involved in and its evolution.

The minutes as well serve as a documentation of the organization's activities and community participation. However, they only span a brief time (1960-1965), and may be difficult to read as they are handwritten. The minutes give general information on meeting proceedings and some financial information, as well as information on projects that are being completed.

Overall, this collection gives insight into the activities of a women's organization dedicated to serving the community and the future of children. It documents their fundraising activities and their importance to the public as well as the roles women undertook to serve the community during this period in history.