University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Toastmasters Records, 1979-1992
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
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Student Toastmasters (Organization)
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
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739
library.archives@uwec.edu