Optimistic study club records, 1968-2018 (bulk 1990-2018)
(Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material)

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LC Subjects
African American women -- Societies and clubs -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
African American women -- Tennessee -- Nashville -- Intellectual life.
African Americans -- History.
Boyd, Barbara.
Clubs -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Intellectual life.
Nashville (Tenn.) -- Social life and customs.
Optimism -- Social aspects.
Optimistic Study Club (Nashville, Tenn.).
Women -- Societies and clubs -- Tennessee -- Nashville.
Other Subjects
Clippings (information artifacts).
Obituaries.
Programs (documents).
Yearbooks.

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Format
Document/manuscript/pamphlet/archival material
Physical Desc
.25 cu. ft.
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Materials housed in Special Collections Division of the Main Library, Nashville Public Library.
Restrictions on Access
In library use only. Available by appointment.
Description
Scope and content: The Optimistic Study Club Records consist of yearbooks, programs, agendas, announcements, and member profiles, including written recollections, obituaries, and news articles. About half of the collection is yearbooks (1992-2019), which typically include a brief history of the organization (written for the fiftieth anniversary of the club and reprinted); theme for the year and scheduled meetings, with topics to be discussed; by-laws; and a membership list. A number of items were created or collected by Barbara Boyd, including a brief memoir.
Preferred Citation of Described Materials
Cite as: Optimistic Study Club Records, Special Collections Division, Nashville Public Library
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Copyright deeded to Nashville Public Library at time of acquisition.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Optimistic Study Club;,Gift;,2018.,Acc. 2018.013
Biographical or Historical Data
The Optimistic Study Club was founded in 1918 by Millie E. Hale (Mrs. J. H. Hale) who served as president for many years. Composed of leading African-American women in Nashville, the purpose of the club at its founding was for "self-improvement and entertainment." By the mid-twentieth century, the club also made numerous contributions to local charitable organizations, and took on projects "designed to bring about better social and econmic changes" for "community improvement." The 1996 by-laws defined the purpose of the club as being for "self-improvement, to provide a stimulus of growth through the exchange of ideas and experiences." The number of members were limited to eighteen, and new members were approved by a vote of the current membership. The motto of the club is: "Looking on the bright side."
Language
In English.
Ownership and Custodial History
Donated to the Nashville Public Library on Oct. 1, 2018 by members Waldene DeBerry and Barbara Boyd, acting as agents for the Optimistic Study Club.
Action
process;,2019;,Linda Barnickel
Accumulation and Frequency of Use
Additional accruals are expected.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Optimistic Study Club (Nashville, T., & Boyd, B. Optimistic study club records .

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Optimistic Study Club (Nashville, Tenn.) and Barbara. Boyd. Optimistic Study Club Records. .

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Optimistic Study Club (Nashville, Tenn.) and Barbara. Boyd. Optimistic Study Club Records .

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Optimistic Study Club (Nashville, Tenn.)., and Barbara Boyd. Optimistic Study Club Records

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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