by [African American], Negro Girls' Club Record Book
Club teaches African-American girls about Home Economics, Gardening, Social, and Civic Responsibility. C. 1920s. Negro Girls' Club Record Book. Published by Georgia State College of Agriculture in Athens, Georgia. 20 pages. 9 x 5.75 in. Original printed wrappers. "Use this book to keep a record of al the club work done during the entire year." Printed as workbook with pages to take notes on numerous domestic projects, including planning a garden, canning produce, cooking, sewing, and balancing a budget. Includes a rubric where a member's annual work will be evaluated. "Each club member is expected to make an exhibit at some fair or public meeting." Most of the pages are not filled in. 5 pages have child-like scribbles and doodles in pencil. Originally belonged to Sarah G. Daniel, a girl in 6th Grade. Thumb-soiling to wrappers. In good condition.
(Inventory #: 17180)