International Order of King's Daughters and Sons. Macomb County Branch (Mich.) records, 1891-1965

Summary

Creator:

International Order of King's Daughters and Sons. Macomb County Branch (Mich.)

Abstract:

Minutes, financial records, annual convention reports, and scrapbooks, primarily of the Whatsoever Circle of Mount Clemens, Michigan.

Extent:

1.4 linear feet

Language:

English

Call Number:

89207 Bk.w 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Brian A. Williams, 1989

Background

Scope and Content:

The records of the Macomb County Branch are made up of minutes documenting the activities and finances. The Whatsoever Circle is the best documented of the Mount Clemens Circles, running from the founding in 1891, through 1957. Other records include minutes from the City Union and The Board of Trustees. A scrapbook documents activities from 1901 through 1957, through clippings, brochures and letters.

Biographical / Historical:

The International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons was founded in New York in 1886. It started as groups of Christian women from various churches came together to work and demonstrate their compassion for God and man. The Order was founded in small circles of ten, each adopting a symbol or motto for their name.

The Macomb County Branch was formed in 1891, and adopted the name, The Whatsoever Circle. This name was based on the saying, "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." Other circles quickly grew and adopted such names as The Watchful Circle, United Workers, and Hand in Hand. The Circles involved themselves in Samaritan work, raising money for charities. The Whatsoever Circle actively supported the University of Michigan Hospitals among its many causes. Hand made goods as well as purchased items were donated in addition to time.

The various circles were administered locally by the City Union of The King's Daughters and Sons. The local groups were overseen by a state branch and finally the International Order. Annual yearly meetings were held for the county and state levels.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by the Macomb County Historical Society (Donor No. 7610 ) on October 27, 1988.

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Women -- Michigan -- Macomb County -- Societies and clubs.

Formats:

Scrapbooks.

Places:

Macomb County (Mich.)
Mount Clemens (Mich.)