Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor 278 Collection
Title
Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor 278 Collection
Description
Location: Shelf 2, Row 4
The Native Daughters of the Golden West is a fraternal organization founded in 1886, in Jackson, California. Its founding principles are, "Love of Home, Devotion to the Flag of our Country, Veneration of the Pioneers of California, and an Abiding Faith in the Existence of God." Parlor #278 in Wilmington, California was established on May 31, 1944. The founding officers installed were Mildred Smith, past president; L. Ada Fohl, president; Bertha Luc, vice-president; Alta Newkirk, second vice-president; Florence Kober, third vice-president; Elva Richards, marshall; Bonnie Behringer, treasurer; Lillian Merle, financial secretary; Evelyn Mele, recording secretary; Kathleen Grant, organist; Margaret Heath, inside sentinel; Sylvia Quinlivan, outside sentinel; Helen Kimble, Laura Ives, and Sylvia Perrin, trustees.
One of the Parlor’s primary objectives was to preserve and restore, rededicate, or place commemorative markers at local historical landmarks, such as St. John’s Episcopal Church, Memory Chapel, and the site of the 1910 Dominguez Hill Air Meet. Parlor 278 was active in a number of fundraising activities, such as an annual bazaar, rummage sales, waffle breakfasts, sponsored dances, and the sale of bonds and stamps. They also partnered with other Parlors and local civic organizations to celebrate and commemorate special events and to raise funds for community projects. Like other Parlors around the state, the Wilmington Parlor also raised funds for various child welfare charities.
Parlor #278 consolidated with Inglewood Parlor #282 in 1945. Both Inglewood and Wilmington Parlors merged with La Tijera Parlor #282 in 1985. In 1998, all three Parlors became known as Tierra del Rey Parlor #300 in Hermosa Beach, which continues to be active.
The Native Daughters of the Golden West is a fraternal organization founded in 1886, in Jackson, California. Its founding principles are, "Love of Home, Devotion to the Flag of our Country, Veneration of the Pioneers of California, and an Abiding Faith in the Existence of God." Parlor #278 in Wilmington, California was established on May 31, 1944. The founding officers installed were Mildred Smith, past president; L. Ada Fohl, president; Bertha Luc, vice-president; Alta Newkirk, second vice-president; Florence Kober, third vice-president; Elva Richards, marshall; Bonnie Behringer, treasurer; Lillian Merle, financial secretary; Evelyn Mele, recording secretary; Kathleen Grant, organist; Margaret Heath, inside sentinel; Sylvia Quinlivan, outside sentinel; Helen Kimble, Laura Ives, and Sylvia Perrin, trustees.
One of the Parlor’s primary objectives was to preserve and restore, rededicate, or place commemorative markers at local historical landmarks, such as St. John’s Episcopal Church, Memory Chapel, and the site of the 1910 Dominguez Hill Air Meet. Parlor 278 was active in a number of fundraising activities, such as an annual bazaar, rummage sales, waffle breakfasts, sponsored dances, and the sale of bonds and stamps. They also partnered with other Parlors and local civic organizations to celebrate and commemorate special events and to raise funds for community projects. Like other Parlors around the state, the Wilmington Parlor also raised funds for various child welfare charities.
Parlor #278 consolidated with Inglewood Parlor #282 in 1945. Both Inglewood and Wilmington Parlors merged with La Tijera Parlor #282 in 1985. In 1998, all three Parlors became known as Tierra del Rey Parlor #300 in Hermosa Beach, which continues to be active.
Creator
Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor 278
Date
1886-1986, Bulk 1950-1980
Contributor
Wilmington Historical Society
Rights
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Identifier
NDG
Abstract
The Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor 278 Collection documents the interests, activities, and accomplishments of the Wilmington area organization, primarily between 1950 and 1980. The collection consists of administrative records, programming information, and photographic prints
Table Of Contents
Box 1
Folder 1: 1910 Dominguez Air Meet, 1910, 1941, 1974, 1977
Folder 2: California Herald, March 1958, August 1958, October 1958
Folder 3: California State Park Foundation, 1977
Folder 4: Community Church of Poway, 1977
Folder 5: Donations and Funding, 1972, 1973
Folder 6: Drum Barracks, 1969-1974
Folder 7: El Camino Real, 1969
Folder 8: Formal Events, ca. 1950-1959
Folder 9: Historical Sketches, 1948, 1958, 1969
Folder 10: History and Landmarks Committee, 1886, 1996-1974
Folder 11: Point Fermin Lighthouse
Folder 12: Port of Los Angeles and Wilmington Brochures, ca. 1975-1980
Folder 13: Programs and Outings, 1947, 1958, 1969
Folder 14: Programs and Outings, 1955-1972
Folder 15: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1974
Folder 16: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1968
Folder 17: Tournament of Roses Parade, 1956-1959, 1983
Folder 18: Wisteria Festival, 1969, 1970
Box 2
Item 1: Scrapbook, 1961
Folder 1: 1910 Dominguez Air Meet, 1910, 1941, 1974, 1977
Folder 2: California Herald, March 1958, August 1958, October 1958
Folder 3: California State Park Foundation, 1977
Folder 4: Community Church of Poway, 1977
Folder 5: Donations and Funding, 1972, 1973
Folder 6: Drum Barracks, 1969-1974
Folder 7: El Camino Real, 1969
Folder 8: Formal Events, ca. 1950-1959
Folder 9: Historical Sketches, 1948, 1958, 1969
Folder 10: History and Landmarks Committee, 1886, 1996-1974
Folder 11: Point Fermin Lighthouse
Folder 12: Port of Los Angeles and Wilmington Brochures, ca. 1975-1980
Folder 13: Programs and Outings, 1947, 1958, 1969
Folder 14: Programs and Outings, 1955-1972
Folder 15: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1974
Folder 16: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1968
Folder 17: Tournament of Roses Parade, 1956-1959, 1983
Folder 18: Wisteria Festival, 1969, 1970
Box 2
Item 1: Scrapbook, 1961
Collection Items
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