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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Toastmasters Records, 1979-1992

 Collection
Identifier: Archives Series 571

Content Description

The collection includes by-laws, meeting minutes, attendance records, and participation records for the student public speaking club University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Toastmasters, founded in 1979. It was to assist student members in developing speaking, listening, and leadership abilities.

Dates

  • Creation: 1979-1992

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Biographical/Historical Note

Founded by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters began as a small organization to provide public speaking opportunities and fellowship. Over the next twenty years it grew into an international organization composed of many small local chapters. Since its inception, Toastmasters has had over 4 million members worldwide. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Toastmasters was founded in 1979 to assist student members in developing speaking, listening, and leadership abilities. The group ceased to exist in 1992.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

By-laws, meeting minutes and other records of the student public speaking club University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Toastmasters, founded in 1979. It was to assist student members in developing speaking, listening, and leadership abilities. The group ceased to exist in 1992.

Acquisition Information

Transferred to the University Archives by Activities and Programs in 1992.

Accession Number

06-137

Reference Code

AS571

Processing Note

Processed by Colleen McFarland in June 2006.

Status
Published
Author
Stephanie Much
Date
October 6, 2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739