General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina

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General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina
Formation1898
Founded atSeneca, South Carolina
Type Woman's club
Website www.gfwc-sc.org
Formerly called
South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs

The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs (SCFWC) is a woman's club founded in 1898. The name was changed to the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina (GFWC-SC) in 1990. In 1899 the SCFWC became a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC). [1]

History

The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs was formed in 1898 with thirty-two delegates from nineteen clubs. [2] In the early years of the federation members' emphasis was on education and access to books. [1] [2] The SCFWC became involved with the social causes of temperance and suffrage. [2]

The SCFWC was active in the war efforts of World War I and World War II. In 1990 the SCFWC changed its name to the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina. The club is still active. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "History". GFWC-SC General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 Jones, Cherisse R. "Women's Clubs". South Carolina Encyclopedia. University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies. Retrieved 25 October 2018.