Juniors. Ye Belles (Bulletins of Ebell Juniors). 1941-1994

Archive

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Ebell of LA Collections

Name/Title

Juniors. Ye Belles (Bulletins of Ebell Juniors). 1941-1994

Entry/Object ID

2026.23.8

Scope and Content

Ye Belles, the Ebell Juniors bulletins, between 1941 and 1994

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

1941 - 1994

Archive Size/Extent

1.67 linear ft. (4 document boxes)

Restrictions

Open for research

Primary Language

eng

Archive Items Details

Description

Juniors. Ye Belles. Annual Reports

Date(s) of Creation

1947 - 1952

Container

Box 129, Folder 1 

Description

Juniors. Ye Belles. President Report and April issue

Date(s) of Creation

1986

Container

Box 129, Folder 2

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1941 - 1942

Container

Box 129, Folder 3

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1942 - 1943

Container

Box 129, Folder 4

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1943 - 1944

Container

Box 129, Folder 5

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1944 - 1945

Container

Box 129, Folder 6

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1945 - 1946

Container

Box 129, Folder 7

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1946 - 1947

Container

Box 129, Folder 8

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1947 - 1948

Container

Box 129, Folder 9

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1948 - 1949

Container

Box 129, Folder 10

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1949 - 1950

Container

Box 129, Folder 11

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1950 - 1951

Container

Box 129, Folder 12

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1951 - 1952

Container

Box 129, Folder 13

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1952 - 1953

Container

Box 129, Folder 14

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1953 - 1954

Container

Box 129, Folder 15

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1954 - 1955

Container

Box 129, Folder 16

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1955 - 1956

Container

Box 129, Folder 17

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1956 - 1957

Container

Box 129, Folder 18

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1957 - 1958

Container

Box 129, Folder 19

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1958 - 1959

Container

Box 129, Folder 20

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1959 - 1960

Container

Box 129, Folder 21

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1960 - 1961

Container

Box 129, Folder 22

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1961 - 1962

Container

Box 130, Folder 1

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1962 - 1963

Container

Box 130, Folder 2

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1963 - 1964

Container

Box 130, Folder 3

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1964 - 1965

Container

Box 130, Folder 4

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1965 - 1966

Container

Box 130, Folder 5

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1966 - 1967

Container

Box 130, Folder 6

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1967 - 1968

Container

Box 130, Folder 7

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1968 - 1969

Container

Box 130, Folder 8

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1969 - 1970

Container

Box 130, Folder 9

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1970 - 1971

Container

Box 130, Folder 10

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1971 - 1972

Container

Box 130, Folder 11

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1972 - 1973

Container

Box 131, Folder 1

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1973 - 1974

Container

Box 131, Folder 2

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1974 - 1975

Container

Box 131, Folder 3

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1975 - 1976

Container

Box 131, Folder 4

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1976 - 1977

Container

Box 131, Folder 5

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1977 - 1978

Container

Box 131, Folder 6

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1978 - 1979

Container

Box 131, Folder 7

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1979 - 1980

Container

Box 131, Folder 8

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1980 - 1981

Container

Box 131, Folder 9

Description

Ye Belles 

Date(s) of Creation

1981 - 1982

Container

Box 131, Folder 10

Description

Ye Belles (different format) 

Date(s) of Creation

1982 - 1983

Container

Box 131, Folder 11

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1983 - 1984

Container

Box 131, Folder 12

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1984 - 1985

Container

Box 132, Folder 1

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1985 - 1986

Container

Box 132, Folder 2

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1986 - 1987

Container

Box 132, Folder 3

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1987 - 1988

Container

Box 132, Folder 4

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1988 - 1989

Container

Box 132, Folder 5

Description

Ye Belles

Date(s) of Creation

1990 - 1994

Container

Box 132, Folder 6

Description

Ye Belles (duplicates) 

Date(s) of Creation

1961 - 1962

Container

Box 132, Folder 7

Description

Ye Belles (duplicates) 

Date(s) of Creation

1962 - 1963

Container

Box 132, Folder 8

Description

Ye Belles (duplicates) 

Date(s) of Creation

1963 - 1964

Container

Box 132, Folder 9

Description

Ye Belles (duplicates) 

Date(s) of Creation

1964 - 1965

Container

Box 132, Folder 10

Description

Ye Belles (duplicates) 

Date(s) of Creation

1965 - 1966

Container

Box 132, Folder 11

Description

Ye Belles (duplicates)

Date(s) of Creation

1966 - 1967

Container

Box 132, Folder 12

Description

Ye Belles (duplicates) 

Date(s) of Creation

1967 - 1968

Container

Box 132, Folder 13

Description

Ye Belles (duplicates) 

Date(s) of Creation

1969 - 1970

Container

Box 132, Folder 14

Description

Ye Belles (duplicates) 

Date(s) of Creation

1970 - 1971

Container

Box 132, Folder 15

Copyright

Copyright Details

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