Juniors. Programs and Events. 1937-1999

Archive

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Ebell of LA Collections

Name/Title

Juniors. Programs and Events. 1937-1999

Entry/Object ID

2026.23.6

Scope and Content

Programs and Events for the Ebell Juniors from 1937 to 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

1937 - 1999

Archive Size/Extent

1.67 linear ft. (4 document boxes)

Restrictions

Open for research

Primary Language

eng

Archive Items Details

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Programs for 1937 production of “Floradora”

Date(s) of Creation

1937

Container

Box 108, Folder 4

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Fete des Fleurs Annual Benefit Luncheon. Contents of 1 binder.

Date(s) of Creation

1962

Container

Box 108, Folder 5

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. In an Oriental Garden Annual Benefit Luncheon. Contents of 1 binder.

Date(s) of Creation

1963

Container

Box 108, Folder 6

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Fiesta de las Flores Annual Benefit Luncheon. Contents of 1 binder.

Date(s) of Creation

1965

Container

Box 108, Folder 7

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Annual Fashion Show Luncheon

Date(s) of Creation

1973

Container

Box 108, Folder 8

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Strawberry Faire

Date(s) of Creation

1974

Container

Box 108, Folder 9

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Victorian Valentines, Annual Fashion Show Luncheon

Date(s) of Creation

1975

Container

Box 108, Folder 10

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Calendar of Events 

Date(s) of Creation

1975 - 1999

Container

Box 133, Folder 14

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Tennis Tournament (First Annual) 

Date(s) of Creation

1975

Container

Box 133, Folder 15

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Tennis Tournament and Press Mailing List

Date(s) of Creation

1978

Container

Box 133, Folder 16

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. 3rd Annual Tennis Tournament

Date(s) of Creation

1977

Container

Box 109, Folder 1

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show Luncheon

Date(s) of Creation

1978

Container

Box 109, Folder 2

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events.

Date(s) of Creation

1979

Container

Box 109, Folder 3

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Flyers and Christmas Songbook 

Date(s) of Creation

1979

Container

Box 133, Folder 17

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events.

Date(s) of Creation

1980

Container

Box 109, Folder 4

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Down Memory Lane Benefit Fashion Show

Date(s) of Creation

1980

Container

Box 109, Folder 5

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Brochures. c. 1980 with revisions

Date(s) of Creation

1980

Container

Box 133, Folder 18

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events.

Date(s) of Creation

1981

Container

Box 109, Folder 6

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Children’s Christmas Party

Date(s) of Creation

1981 - 1983

Container

Box 109, Folder 7

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Tennis Benefit. 1 of 3

Date(s) of Creation

1982

Container

Box 109, Folder 8

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Tennis Benefit. 2 of 3

Date(s) of Creation

1982

Container

Box 109, Folder 9

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Tennis Benefit. 3 of 3

Date(s) of Creation

1982

Container

Box 109, Folder 10

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Children’s Christmas Party

Date(s) of Creation

1988

Container

Box 110, Folder 1

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Event Sheets and Monday Afternoon Programs 

Date(s) of Creation

1990 - 1991

Container

Box 133, Folder 19

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Designs for Dining Annual Spring Benefit

Date(s) of Creation

1993

Container

Box 110, Folder 2

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Song Sheets 100th Anniversary

Date(s) of Creation

1994

Container

Box 110, Folder 3

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Designs for Dining Annual Spring Benefit. 1 of 2

Date(s) of Creation

1994

Container

Box 110, Folder 4

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Designs for Dining Annual Spring Benefit (Photos). 2 of 2

Date(s) of Creation

1994

Container

Box 110, Folder 5

Description

Juniors. Programs and Events. Ye Belles issues and Event Flyers

Date(s) of Creation

1994 - 1995

Container

Box 133, Folder 20

Copyright

Copyright Details

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