RECORDS OF THE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB OF CONCORD AND CARLISLE (MASSACHUSETTS), 1982-2002

Vault A75, NEW.CL., Unit 1

 

EXTENT: .42 linear feet (1 container).

ORGANIZATION AND ARRANGEMENT: Organized in a single, chronological sequence.

HISTORY: The Newcomers’ Club of Concord and Carlisle is a social, non-profit organization with the following objectives: 1) to welcome newcomers to Concord and Carlisle; 2) to introduce them to other newcomers; 3) to start them on a social life in their new communities; 4) to encourage their participation in philanthropic and civic work.  The club’s bylaws originally stipulated that individuals who have lived in either community for less than two years are eligible for membership.  The bylaws were later changed to extend membership to individuals who have lived in the community for seven years or less.  The club plans a variety of programs and activities for all members, including: luncheons, book discussions, playgroups for children, and community service projects.  The club’s year is based on the school year, with new board members beginning their official terms of office in September and ending in June.

SCOPE AND CONTENT: At present, the collection consists entirely of a mostly complete file of newsletters, 1982-2002 (bulk 1985-2001).  It is likely that other records will be added to this collection at a later time.

Newsletters are issued monthly except for the summer months (usually no newsletter for July or August).  Newer newsletters typically include a letter from the president, announcements, and a listing of upcoming club events by interest group.  Older newsletters also include a financial report and calendar.  Recipes, rosters of board members, and additions to the membership directory are sometimes included.

The newsletter has changed title frequently: 1982: “Welcome Wagon-Newcomers Club;” 1984-1987:  “Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club” (with no dash); 1988: “Welcome Wagon Newcomers’ Club;” 1989:  “Welcome Wagon Newcomers Concord-Carlisle;” 1990:  “Concord-Carlisle Newcomers Club;” 1991-1993:  “Concord-Carlisle Newcomers Club;” 1994: “Newcomers News Concord and Carlisle;” 1995-1996: Newcomers About: News and Information for Concord-Carlisle Newcomers; 1997: Newcomers News: News and Information for Concord-Carlisle Newcomers; 1998-1999: Concord-Carlisle Newcomers News; 2000-2002: Concord Carlisle Newcomers’ News (with the apostrophe).

SOURCE OF ACQUISITION: Presented by Barbara Lewis on behalf of the Newcomers’ Club of Concord and Carlisle, March, 2008.

NOTES/COMMENTS: Accessioned March 13, 2008 (AMC 157).

PROCESSED BY: Tiffany Davis; finding aid completed April, 2008.

CONTAINER LIST

Folder 1:
1982: September.

Folder 2:
1984: February, March, April, May, November.

Folder 3:
1985: September, October, November, December.

Folder 4:
1986: January, February, March, April, May, June, September (2 copies), October (2), November (2), December (2).

Folder 5:
1987: January (2), February (2), March (2), April (2), May, June, September (2), October
November (2), December (2).

Folder 6:
1988: January, February (2), March (2), April, May (2), June (2), September, October, December.

Folder 7:
1989: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December.

Folder 8:
1990: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December.

Folder 9:
1991: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September/October, November, December.

Folder 10:
1992: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September/October, November, December.

Folder 11:
1993: January, February, March, April, May, June, September
October, November, December.

Folder 12:
1994: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, December.

Folder 13:
1995: January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November, December.

Folder 14:
1996: January, February, March, April, June, September, October, November, December.

Folder 15:
1997: January, February, March, April, June (2), September, October, November, December.

Folder 16:
1998: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December.

Folder 17:
1999: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, December.

Folder 18:
2000: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December.

Folder 19:
2001: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December.

Folder 20:
2002: January, February, March, April, May, June.