A Guide to the St. Luke-Fairview Club Collection
Compiled by Zachary Hottel and Eryn Kawecki
July 17, 2020
Descriptive Summary
Repository: Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA
Title: St. Luke-Fairview Ruritan Club Collection
Date Range: 1958-2015
Collection Number: 2019-0007
Extent: 4 box, 103 folders
Language: English
Abstract: Official treasurer’s books, secretary records, officer handbooks, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, brochures, and a membership certificates from the of St. Luke-Fairview Ruritan Club.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. Researchers must register and agree to all copyright laws and archives policies before using the collection. Please contact the Shenandoah County Library before visiting to use this collection.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of item] St. Luke-Fairview Ruritan Club Collection, Truban Archives, Shenandoah County Library, Edinburg, Virginia, USA.
Acquisition Information: Donated by Katrena Swartz.
Processing Information: Items were sorted and then processed chronologically.
Biographical/Historical Note
The St. Luke-Fairview Ruritan Club was established in 1958. It was part of the Ruritan National Organization whose mission is to improve communities through volunteer service. The St.Luke-Fairview Club did this through regular community events, fundraisers, and contributions to local organizations. The met alternatively in the St. Luke and Fairview communities along Back Road in Shenandoah County. The organization disbanded in 2015 due to a lack of members.
Scope and Content
The St. Luke-Fairview Ruritan Club Collection consists of 6 linear feet of material, contained in two boxes. The items consist primarily of treasurer’s books, secretary records, handbooks, scrapbooks, and newspaper clippings, spanning 57 years. The documents reflect the history of the Ruritan Club of St. Luke-Fairview.
Organization
The collection is divided into two series:
Series I: Treasurer’s Records. Items donated by the estate of Calvin Swartz, the club’s last treasurer. They include the organization’s financial records handed down from various club treasurers.
Series II: Secretary Records. Items donated by Bill Didawick, the club’s last secretary. They include the organization’s membership rolls and meeting minutes.
Inventory
Series I
Box 1: Stack 10, Shelf 2
Folder 1.1 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1960
Folder 1.2 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1961
Folder 1.3 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1962
Folder 1.4 Handbook for Local Ruritan Club Officers, May 1963
Folder 1.5 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1966
Folder 1.6 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1968
Folder 1.7 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1969
Folder 1.8 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1970
Folder 1.9 Handbook for Ruritan Club Officers, ca. 1970
Folder 1.10 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1971
Folder 1.11 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1972
Folder 1.12 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1973
Folder 1.13 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1974
Folder 1.14 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1975
Folder 1.15 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1976
Folder 1.16 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1977
Folder 1.17 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1978
Folder 1.18 Official Treasurer’s Book, 1979
Folder 1.19 Official Treasurer’s Book, 1980
Folder 1.20 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1981
Folder 1.21 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1982
Folder 1.22 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1983
Folder 1.23 Raymond B. Mitchell Ruritan Certificate of Membership, June 28 1983
Folder 1.24 Official Treasurer’s Book, 1984
Folder 1.25 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1985
Folder 1.26 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1986
Folder 1.27 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1987
Folder 1.28 Official Treasurer’s Book, 1988
Folder 1.29 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan Club, 1984
Folder 1.30 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1990
Folder 1.31 Official Treasurer’s Book, Ruritan National, 1991
Box 2, Stack 10, Shelf 2
Folder 2.1 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Book, 1992
Folder 2.2 Ruritan Club Official Treasurer’s Book, 1993
Folder 2.3 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Book, 1994
Folder 2.4 Handbook for Ruritan Club Treasurer, 1995
Folder 2.5 1996 Handbook for Ruritan Club Treasurer
Folder 2.6 Club Scrapbook, 1990-1997 1 of 3
Folder 2.7 Club Scrapbook, 1990-1997 2 of 3
Folder 2.8 Club Scrapbook, 1990-1997 3 of 3
Folder 2.9 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 1997
Folder 2.10 Newspaper Clippings, 1997-2001
Folder 2.11 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 1998
Folder 2.12 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 1999
Folder 2.13 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2000
Folder 2.14 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2001
Folder 2.15 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2002
Folder 2.16 Ruritan Club Officer’s Handbook, 2002
Folder 2.17 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2003
Folder 2.18 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2004
Folder 2.19 Ruritan Club Officer’s Handbook, 2004-2005
Folder 2.20 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2005
Folder 2.21 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2006
Folder 2.22 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2007
Folder 2.23 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2008
Folder 2.24 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2009
Folder 2.25 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2010
Folder 2.26 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2011
Folder 2.27 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2012
Folder 2.28 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2013
Folder 2.29 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2014
Folder 2.30 Ruritan Club Treasurer’s Handbook, 2015
Folder 2.31 Ruritan Club Brochures, undated
Series II
Box 3, Stack 10, Shelf 2
Folder 3.1: Charter Members and Officers, 1958
Folder 3.2: Ruritan National Awards and Certificates, 1958-2007
Folder 3.3: Board and Regular Meeting Minutes, 1990-1991
Folder 3.4: Club Officers Information, 1990-1993
Folder 3.5: Attendance Record, 1990-1993
Folder 3.6: Club Membership, 1992-1998
Folder 3.7: Dinner and Board Meeting Minutes, 1992
Folder 3.8: Board and Regular Meeting Minutes, 1993
Folder 3.9: Fundraising, ca. 1993
Folder 3.10: Ruritan National Brochures, 1994-1995
Folder 3.11: Reports and Attendance, 1994-1995
Folder 3.12: Ruritan National Foundation, 1994-2000
Folder 3.13: Secretary’s Handbook, 1996
Folder 3.14: Club Meetings, 1997
Folder 3.15: Membership Listings, 1998
Folder 3.16: Board Meeting Minutes, 1998
Folder 3.17: Thank You Letters, 1998
Folder 3.18: Ruritan National Awards, 1998-2015
Folder 3.19: Board Meetings, 1999
Folder 3.20: Ruritan National Rockingham District 9 Convention, Bridgewater Virginia, 1999
Folder 3.21: Secretary’s Handbook, 2000
Folder 3.22: Regional and County Brochures, ca. 2000
Folder 3.23: Community Certificates of Appreciation, 2000-2014
Folder 3.24: Committee and Club Objectives, 2000-2015
Folder 3.25: Secretary’s Handbook, 2001
Folder 3.26: Secretary’s Handbook, 2002
Folder 3.27: Secretary’s Handbook, 2003
Box 4: Stack 10, Shelf 2
Folder 4.1: Secretary’s Handbook, 2004
Folder 4.2: Secretary’s Handbook, 2005
Folder 4.3: Secretary’s Handbook, 2006
Folder 4.4: Articles of Incorporation, 2007
Folder 4.5: St. Luke-Fairview Club 50th Anniversary, 2008
Folder 4.6: Secretary’s Handbook, 2007
Folder 4.7: Secretary’s Handbook, 2008
Folder 4.8: Secretary’s Handbook, 2009
Folder 4.9: Secretary’s Handbook, 2010
Folder 4.10: Auditing Committee Report, 2014
Folder 4.11: Ruritan National Zone 4, 2015
Folder 4.12: Secretary’s Handbook, 2011
Folder 4.13: Secretary’s Handbook, 2012
Folder 4.14: Secretary’s Handbook, 2013
Folder 4.15: Central High School Senior Award Ceremony, 2013-2014
Folder 4.16: Secretary’s Handbook, 2014
Folder 4.17: Secretary’s Handbook, 2015