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Chico Noon Rotary Collection

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Identifier: MSS-356

Content Description

This collection contains binders containing scrapbooks, photographs, biographies of founding members, newspaper clippings, conference meeting notes, and directories.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains documentation about the Chico Noon Rotary club, including past programs that took place under each president, photos of various members and rotary club events, directories, meeting notes, newspaper clippings, and biographies of the founding members. There are also thank you cards and notes from students at the schools the club assisted.

Dates

  • 1970 - 2021

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

No restrictions

Biographical / Historical

The Chico Noon Rotary Club was founded in 1921 and had 25 founding members. The club members are Rotarians and are community members, with many of them being local business owners. Through the club, Rotarians promote community and social services by providing scholarships through the Rotary Club of Chico Foundation, providing needed funds to local schools, and hosting community events, supporting the arts in Chico, and partaking in various other community service projects.

https://www.chicorotary.com/

Extent

7.88 Linear Feet

8 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Arranged in 8 archival boxes. Four large boxes contain binders.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collections was donated by Michelle Shover on behalf of the Chico Noon Rotary Club in 2019.

Condition Description

Excellent

Title
Chico Noon Rotary Collection
Subtitle
Guide to the Chico Noon Rotary Collection
Author
Layla Louque
Date
2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the California State University, Chico, Special Collections, Meriam Library Repository

Contact:
California State University Chico
400 West First Street
Chico CA 95929-0295 USA US