Items displayed on the middle shelf
On this shelf, you can view various publications of the Toledo Business and Professional Women's Club, a headless angel, newsletters of the Kiwanis International, and early rosters of the Toledo Rotary Club.
Credo
n. d.
A statement of beliefs and values of the Business and Professional Women's Club.
"40 Years of Service"
1920-1960
Certificate of Incorporation, 1920, and Credo, n.d., of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Toledo. Toledo Business and Professional Women’s Club Records, MSS-137.
The Toledo Chapter was incorporated as a member of the National Federation on July 10, 1920.
Milestones of Reflections
ca 1960
“Milestones of Reflections: 1914-1960.” Toledo Business and Professional Women’s Club Records, MSS-137.
This booklet contains a history of the Toledo chapter from its beginnings through 1960.
Nike: emblem for BPW
ca. 1921
The copy of Nike, the "Winged Victory of Samothrace", which represented "strength, progress, freedom and triumph in the face of adversity" -- ideals shared throughout the national federation. It became the emblem after its sculptor, Nygaard submitted, and it was selected. The statuette was made in Greece and the inscription on the base says NIKE SAMOTRACIA.
Kiwanis newsletters
1916-1988
Weekly Bulletins of the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Toledo, 1916-1988. Kiwanis Club of Downtown Toledo Records, MSS-081.
These newsletters document some of the service projects of the Downtown Kiwanis Club.
Rotary Club rosters
1915-1921
Membership Rosters, Toledo Rotary Club, 1915-1921. Toledo Rotary Club Records, MSS-145.
These early rosters list members of the Rotary, including most of the prominent business men of the city.
Golden Anniversary
May 1962
“Golden Anniversary of Rotary Club of Toledo, May 1962.” Toledo Rotary Club Records, MSS-145.
This 50th anniversary of Toledo Rotary was a time to pay homage to all of the Rotary members who had been active in community organizations.