Elmira 600 Bowling Club Collection, 1975-2011
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains images, scrapbooks and assorted documents related to the Elmira Women’s Bowling Association 600 Club.
- Extent:
- 1 linear foot
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Elmira 600 Bowling Club Collection contains scrapbooks and photo albums associated with the Elmira Women’s Bowling Association 600 Club, 1975-2011.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Elmira Women’s Bowling Association formed on August 8, 1938, at Rossi Lanes in Elmira, N.Y., as a local branch of the Women’s International Bowling Congress, Inc. The Association represents women bowlers from the various city leagues and teams and hosts regular tournaments and dinners. It was officially incorporated as a non-for-profit in New York State on April 4, 1975. In 1943, the Elmira Women’s Bowling Association established the 600 Club to honor women bowlers who register league records of 600 or better. Membership in the Elmira Women’s Bowling Association has fallen sharply in the 21st century, but the organization remains active.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Delores Fitzgerald in 2013.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
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Women--Societies and clubs
Bowling - Names:
- Elmira Women’s Bowling Association (Elmira, N.Y.)
- Places:
- Elmira (N.Y.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org