Juniors. Officers. 1926-1999

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2026.23.4

Scope and Content

Officers of the Ebell Juniors notebooks and files from 1926-1999

Context

In 1921, the Ebell offered its younger recruits a new membership option, inviting them into the club through an auxiliary organization – the Ebell Juniors. Membership was open to the daughters and granddaughters of Ebell members between the ages of 19 and 23. They could remain in the Juniors at a reduced membership rate for up to 3 years before hopefully graduating to full Ebell membership. The age limit was raised to 26 in 1924, and then again in 1930 to 30. The Juniors could participate fully in Ebell activities, but they also formed their own departments, with Drama being a particular favorite. Many of the pieces in the present-day Costume Collection were used by the Juniors in their productions. In 1938, the Juniors collaborated with the Federal Theatre Project established under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and staged a production of Pinocchio. Many of the social events and performances put on by the Juniors raised funds for their chosen causes. The Juniors focused on child welfare and education in their work with the Shriners Hospital for Children and children with disabilities. They also awarded scholarships through the Ebell Junior welfare fund, and they donated their time and efforts to the Los Angeles Girls’ Council, the Braille Institute, and Ebell Rest Cottage. They played an important role in the 1940’s war effort, organizing Red Cross first aid courses and bandage rolling parties. Ebell Juniors had official meetings once a month, and in addition to the dramatic performances they gave, their pursuits at the club included Book Chamber, athletics training and competitions, world affairs discussion groups, and fine arts studies. In 1934, membership reached an all-time high of over 200, and the Juniors were given their own department room to use for meetings, classes, or just socializing. They wrote about their activities in their own publication, “Ye Belles.”

Collection

Juniors

Archive Details

Creator

The Ebell of Los Angeles

Date(s) of Creation

1926 - 2000

Archive Size/Extent

1.67 linear ft. (multiple folders across 4 document boxes)

Restrictions

Open for research

Primary Language

eng

Archive Items Details

Description

Juniors. Officer’s notebook. Bulletins, programs, notes, minutes. Contents of 1 binder. 1 of 2

Date(s) of Creation

1976 - 1978

Container

Box 133, Folder 2

Description

Juniors. Officer’s notebook. Bulletins, programs, notes, minutes. Contents of 1 binder. 2 of 2

Date(s) of Creation

1976 - 1978

Container

Box 133, Folder 3

Description

Juniors. Officers. Birthday Lists 

Date(s) of Creation

1978 - 1979

Container

Box 133, Folder 4

Description

Juniors. Kay Balue Files. Baby Cup Classics.

Date(s) of Creation

Apr 19, 1980

Container

Box 134, Folders 4

Description

Juniors. Kay Balue Files. Tennis Tournament Invitation

Date(s) of Creation

Oct 18, 1980

Container

Box 134, Folder 5

Description

Juniors. Kay Balue Files. Tennis Tournament Program

Date(s) of Creation

Oct 18, 1980

Container

Box 134, Folder 6

Description

Juniors. Kay Balue Files. Tennis Tournament Release Forms

Date(s) of Creation

Oct 18, 1980

Container

Box 134, Folder 7

Description

Juniors. Kay Balue Files. Tennis Tournament Correspondence

Date(s) of Creation

Oct 18, 1980

Container

Box 134, Folder 8

Description

Juniors. Kay Balue Files. Tennis Tournament Budget

Date(s) of Creation

Oct 18, 1980

Container

Box 134, Folder 9

Description

Juniors. Kay Balue Files. Annual Tennis Tournament Gift Solicitation Letters

Date(s) of Creation

Sep 1980 - Nov 1980

Container

Box 134, Folder 10

Description

Juniors. Kay Balue Files. 10th Annual Tennis Tournament. Patroness Donations Report. Includes donation card

Date(s) of Creation

1985