Round table club (7 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary civic life as experienced by women through a series of insightful meeting transcripts. The author delves into various municipal and social issues, examining them through the lens of a women's club's discussions. These meetings traverse topics such as housing, women's suffrage, the role of women in society, and the complexities of city governance. Through these discussions, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges and aspirations of women actively engaged in shaping their communities during a transformative era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed insight into the Round Table Club, a women's organization established in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1915. The author meticulously outlines the club's structure, including its officers, meeting schedule, and parliamentary procedures. The book also delves into the diverse topics discussed at club meetings, ranging from literature and art to current events, home economics, and international affairs. Through its examination of the Round Table Club, this book offers a glimpse into the intellectual and social landscape of early 20th-century women's organizations. It sheds light on their interests, aspirations, and contributions to their community, showcasing the varied roles women played beyond domestic life. Ultimately, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the history and significance of women's clubs in American society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

34, [2] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. "Limited edition of 201 copies, each copy bearing the initials of the fourth secretary, B. M. [i.e. Brander Matthews]". 34, [2] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. A remarkable roster, indeed, of this Club formed shortly after the Civil War. Among its members were two American Presidents (Woodrow Wilson, Grover Cleveland), two Secretaries of State (John Hay, Elihu Root), numerous cabinet members, ambassadors. Supreme Court Justices, editors, museum directors, men of letters, bankers, etc. -- as well as Nicholas Murray Butler himself, longtime President of Columbia, advisor to several Presidents, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931, whose copy this is. Butler has made manuscript corrections to the printed roster and appended a handwritten list of 25 additional names, up to the year 1944. Linen-backed boards, paper label on upper cover. Previous owner's book ticket on title page, bookplate of NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER on the front pastedown, and with his annotations on the final two pages bringing the roster up to date (to 1944) Limited edition of 201 copies, each copy bearing the initials of the fourth secretary, B. M. [i.e. Brander Matthews].…