Soroptimist International of York, c. 1934-2000s

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Soroptimist International of York, c. 1934-2000s

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      • Soroptimist International York Ebor

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      Dates of existence

      c. 1934-2000s

      History

      The York branch of the Soroptimist club was founded sometime between 1921 and 1934, the branch's first president branch was Dr Baugh.

      The first British club was founded in 1921, the same year as the society was inaugurated in the United States. In 1934 the British and European clubs separated from the United States Federation. The governing body of Soroptimist International was founded in 1952. During the 1930s, many service projects were undertaken including: vocational training for women and children, housing for the disadvantaged, assistance for the sick and disabled, concern for the local area, and caring for refugees.

      The organisation's purpose was 'to encourage high ethical standards in business and professions; to increase the efficiency of each member by the exchange of ideas and business methods; to stimulate the desire of each member to be of service to her fellows; and to quicken the interest of each member in the public welfare and to co-operate with others in civic, social, and industrial development.'

      It is thought that the York branch was renamed to Soroptimist International York Ebor in the 2000s, the renamed society was active as of 2015.

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      Soroptimist International, which includes Soroptimist International of the Americas, Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland, Soroptimist International of Europe and Soroptimist International of South West Pacific, is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls.

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      GB0192-511

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      GB0192

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      ISAAR(CPF): International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families, International Council on Archives (2nd edition, 2003)

      NCA Rules: Rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names, National Council on Archives (1997)

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      Updated by TRParker, 03/12/2024.

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