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The records of the Housewives' League of Detroit consist of the following categories: History, Core Records, Correspondence, News Clippings, Programs and Events, and Publications. The researcher should consult the different histories of the Detroit chapter for background information. Correspondence and News Clippings contain materials specific to the Housewives' League of Detroit. Core Records include the Detroit League's incorporation papers, constitution and by-laws, membership lists, cards and forms, Michigan Annual Reports for 1977-1979, meeting minutes, and reports. The Programs and Events files concerns the league's anniversary celebrations, including its 50th anniversary in 1980, records of its Annual Council meetings, Detroit celebrations of Fannie B. Peck Day, copies of the Detroit League President's Annual Address from 1975 to 1978, and miscellaneous drafts of speech notes and essays, not clearly identified as to author, concerning local events. Within the Publications files are early information publications, Trade Week Guide for 1941-1947, Housewives' League Bulletin for 1948-1951, and the Detroit League's annual Spring Campaign Guide from 1964 to 1966.