General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina explained

General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina
Type:	Woman's club
Formerly:	South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
Formation:	1898
Founding Location:	Seneca, South Carolina

The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs (SCFWC) is a woman's club founded in 1898. The name was changed to the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina (GFWC-SC) in 1990. In 1899 the SCFWC became a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC).^[1]

History

The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs was formed in 1898 with thirty-two delegates from nineteen clubs.^[2] In the early years of the federation members' emphasis was on education and access to books.^{[1] [2]} The SCFWC became involved with the social causes of temperance and suffrage.^[2]

The SCFWC was active in the war efforts of World War I and World War II. In 1990 the SCFWC changed its name to the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina. The club is still active.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: History . GFWC-SC General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Carolina . 25 October 2018.
2. Web site: Jones . Cherisse R. . Women's Clubs . South Carolina Encyclopedia . University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies . 25 October 2018.