Descriptive Summary
Zonta International. San
Antonio Chapter.
Zonta Club of San Antonio
Records,
1958-1995
Materials are in English.
MS 2
24.4 linear
feet (24 boxes)
Archives and Special
Collections Department, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Library
The Zonta Club
of San Antonio is a classified service organization of executive and
professional women.
The records
primarily consist of printed and photographic materials that document Zonta
Club membership, service activities, social events, and the individual
achievements of members. Reflected in the records is the participation of
business and professional women in public life in San Antonio,
Texas.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Zonta Club of San Antonio Records,
1958-1995, Archives and Special Collections, Library, University of
Texas at San Antonio.
Historical Note
The Zonta Club of San Antonio, a classified service organization of
executive and professional women, was established in San Antonio on February
14, 1934. This women's association is a local chapter of Zonta International
which has clubs in countries around the world. The name Zonta derives from the
Sioux Indian word which means honest and trustworthy. Active membership is
limited to woman who are business owners, co-owners, or executives of policy
making status. By implementing service programs and providing mutual support
for members, the Club seeks to provide opportunities for under-privileged girls
and young women; to improve the legal, political, educational, economic and
professional status of women; and to advance understanding, goodwill, and
peace.
In San Antonio, the Zonta Club helped establish the Aganier Home for
Girls, offered scholarships for women in business and nursing school, and
financially supported many medical and health services, especially those
related to respiratory and vision problems. The Club's major means of raising
funds for service projects is the annual Zonta Antique Show and Sale that was
first held in 1959. Locally prominent members of the Club have included Lila
Cockrell, Sister Elizabeth Anne Sueltenfuss, Florence K. Rosengren, Alicia
Carpenter, and "Heloise" Ponce Evans.
Scope and Content Note
The records of the Zonta Club of San Antonio primarily consist of
scrapbooks and publicity books dating from 1958 to 1991. The bulk of the
materials are Club directories, conference bulletins, Antique Show and Sale
programs, photographs, awards, letters, and newspaper clippings that document
in detail the Club membership, service activities, social events, and the
individual achievements of members. The collection also contains newsletters,
correspondence and reports. Reflected in the records is the participation of
business and professional women in public life in San Antonio, the activities
of Zonta Club women to improve the status and condition of women's lives, and
the growth and development of medical research in San Antonio. The influence of
many of the members of the Club is documented through their participation in
the Mayor's Commision on the Status of Women, and in the San Antonio
Celebration of Women and Hall of Fame.
Access Restrictions
Researchers are required to wear gloves provided by the Archives when
reviewing photographic materials.
Usage Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Records must be obtained from
Archives and Special Collections, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Library.
Arrangement
The records are arranged as follows:
- Scrapbooks, 1958-(1978), 1991
- Publicity Books, 1973-1974
- Printed Materials, 1961-1985
- Correspondence, 1961-1962
- Annual Reports, 1962, 1969-1970
- Addition of July 1996 (Accession 1996-010)
- Addition of October 2005 (Accession 2005-090)
Processing Information
Processed by Jill Jackson, Archivist, December 1996.
Additions encoded by Tatina Wulzer, Collections Assistant, February 2009.
Index Terms
Persons
Cockrell,
Lila.
Organizations
Zonta International. San
Antonio Chapter.
Topics
Businesswomen--Texas--San
Antonio.
Women--Employment--Texas--San Antonio.
Women--Texas--San
Antonio--Societies and clubs--History.
Women
executives--Texas--San Antonio.
Women in
business--Texas--San Antonio.
Women in charitable
work--Texas--San Antonio.
Women's rights--Texas--San
Antonio.
Locations
San Antonio
(Tex.)--Clubs.
Genres/forms
Clippings.
Correspondence.
Newsletters.
Photographs.
Programs.
Reports.
Scrapbooks.
Detailed Description of Collection
Scrapbooks
Annual scrapbooks list officers, board members, committees and
schedules of events, and document service projects and the individual
activities of members.
OM6
Oversize:
1958-1960
OM4
Oversize:
1961-1962
OM2
Oversize:
1964-1965
OM3
Oversize:
1967-1968
OM5
Oversize:
1968-1969
OM1
Oversize:
1969-1970
OM1
Oversize:
1970-1971
OM1
Oversize:
1971-1972
OM10
Oversize:
1973-1974
OM18
Oversize:
1973-1974
OM11
Oversize:
1975
OM19
Oversize:
1975-1976
OM14
Oversize:
1976
OM20
Oversize:
1977-1978
OM7
Oversize:
1986-1987
OM8
Oversize:
1987-1988
OM9
Oversize:
1988-1989
OM12
Oversize:
1989-1990
OM13
Oversize:
1990-1991
Publicity Books
These accumulations of news clippings document the Club's local
service and community activities
OM15
Oversize:
1971-1972
OM22
Oversize:
1972-1973
OM16
Oversize:
1971-1972
OM17
Oversize:
1974
OM21
Oversize:
1975
Printed Materials
The Club's newsletter,
The Zipper, communicated to members
monthly updates on Club events and the personal and professional
accomplishments of members. Also included is an Antique Show and Sale
program.
Newsletters
1
1
1961-1962, 1985
Programs
1
2
1974
Correspondence
Letters of thanks demonstrate the involvement of the Club in the
community.
Arranged alphabetically by sender.
1
3
Correspondence,
1961-1962
Annual Reports
Reports by the Club president and the chair of the Antique Show
committee provide information on progress toward Club goals.
1
4
Annual Reports
1962, 1969-1970
Addition of 1996 (Accession 1996-010)
1 1-2 Committee: President's handbook, 1988-1994
1 3 Facts about Zonta International booklet, 1979
1 4 Nairobi Forward-Looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women, 1985
1 5 Zonta International District 10-46 annual conference, 1993
1 6 Antique Show Steering committee, 1993
1 7 Manual of procedures, undated
1 8 Boards and business, 1990-1991
1 9 Young Women in Public Affairs envelope, undated
1 10 Various newsletters, papers, district directories, 1990-1995
1 11 Reports from International, 1992-1994
1 12 District 10, Area 4 workshop, Fredericksberg, Texas, 1994
1 13 Calculator, undated
1 14 Membership and classification, 1990-1991
1 15 Programs, undated
1 16 Public relations publicity 1989-1991 and undated
1 17 Service, 1989-1991
1 18 Status of Women, 1989-1992
1 19 Yearbook, 1991-1992
1 20 F Clubs, 1989-1992
1 21 Newsletters, other Zonta clubs, 1981-1992
1 22 Zontagram, 1990-1991
1 23 International correspondence, 1989-1991
1 24 District 10, 1988-1991
1 25 Amelia Earhart, 1985-1990
1 26 San Antonio Women's Federation, 1990-1991
1 27 President's handbook, 1983-1992
1 28 Antiques show drawings, etc., 1992-1993
1 29 The Zonta President, undated
1 30 District 10 Conference, 1994
1 31 Various reports, 1994
1 32 Manual of procedures, 1987
1 33 Zonta International 45th Annual Conference, 1992
1 34 1994 Detroit participanats list, 1994
1 35 Zonta International at the United Nations, undated
2 1 Antique show, 1983-1991
2 2 Zonta Culb of San Antonio- Organized and Chartered, February 14, 1934,1961
2 3 Leadership Development committee, 1987-1991
2 4 Long range planning committee 1988 2A55 and opportunities for service, 1988
2 5 Zontagram, 1990-1991
2 6 Z Club, 1988
2 7 Operation procedures, Zonta, 1977-1982 and undated
2 8 Zonta Club, 1970-1971, 1983 and undated
2 9 Manual of procedures, undated
2 10 Public relatinos workbook, undated
2 11 Zonta International- various papers, brochures, etc., 1972-1974
2 12 Zonta International- various papers, long range planning, 1989-1991
2 13 History, Zonta International, 1969-1977 and 1994-1995
2 14 History, San Antonio Zonta Club, 1961, 1972, 1985
2 15 Membership, 1968 and undated
2 16 District 10, 1986 and undated
2 17 Committee Chairman reports, 1990-1991
2 18 Committee members, 1993-1995
2 19 Business meeting agendas, 1995
2 20 Zonta schedule, 1993-1994
2 21 Zonta business/dinner meetings, 1995
2 22 Special meetings, 1. Joint board, 2. committee chairmen, 1995
2 23 Board meeting and business meeting agenda, 1995
2 24 Committees, 1990-1991 and undated
2 25 San Antonio Women's Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 1988
2 26 Newsletters, District 10 Club, 1993-1995
2 27 Scrapbook, 1991-1992
2 28 Directory, 1990-1991
2 29 Zonta International, 1990-1992
2 30 Zontagram, 1992-1995
2 31 Calendar, 1991-1992
2 32 Bylaws- rules of procedure, 1991
2 33 Committees, 1990-1992
2 34 Board actions and board meetings, 1982-1984, 1991 and undated
2 35 District 10 44th Annual Conference, 1991
2 36 Correspondence, 1991-1992
2 37 Z Club, 1991 and undated
2 38 Board minutes, 1991
2 39 Board of Directors roster, 1991-1992
2 40 District 10 Conference, 1990-1994
2 41 District X, 1991
2 42 Membership committee, 1991-1992
2 43 Status of Women, 1991-1992
2 44 Service, 1991-1992
2 45 Zonta history, 1986-1988
2 46 The Zonta Woman, 1985
2 47 Long range planning, undated
2 48 Membership and Classification manual, 1991
2 49 Committee orientation, 1988-1989
2 50 Directory, 1991-1992
2 51 Organizational manual, undated
2 52 Antique Show history, 1971-1987
2 53 District X Conference, 1984-1986
2 54 Zonta Club of San Antonio- members, 1987
3 1 Antique Show, 1989
3 2 Antique show programs, 1966-1979, 1986-1988
3 3 Z Club program committee meeting, 1995
3 4 Most Valuable Player-certificate, October 29, 1994
Addition of October 2005 (Accession 2005-090)Notecards spanning the years 1958-1991, and contains names and years of past presidents, officers and members including offices they held and years they held positions or were members.