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The Woman's Auxiliary 1922-1923 Handbook and Directory
First Presbyterian Church, Huntington, West Va.President : Mrs. Lawrence J. Corbly
24 pages
Staple-bound small format softcover. Measures approx 6.5"H x 4.5"W. Includes separate typed sheet of contact info. Slight shelf wear and age. Pencil markings on page 5. Otherwise no markings found. Photos are of the actual item for sale and show a sample of pages.
Separate hand-typed sheet for Auxiliary Circle No. 6 (Chairman : Mrs. L. C. McNeer) which includes the name, address and phone number of circle members. Last entry is marked out in pencil.Includes:
- Secretaries of Causes
- Financial Report for 1921-1922
- Standing Committees
- Programming for Church Dinners
- Auxiliary Constitution
This 1922-1923 handbook is a captivating time capsule for historians, genealogists, and collectors of West Virginia memorabilia. Beyond being a simple directory, it offers a rare, intimate look into the social fabric and religious life of First Presbyterian Huntington just after WWI. The inclusion of the original hand-typed insert for "Auxiliary Circle No. 6" provides specific names and contact details that are invaluable for local ancestral research. Whether you are a student of women’s church history or a Huntington resident looking to own a piece of your city's 100-year-old heritage, this well-preserved primary source is a remarkable find.
