Altrusa International of Christchurch
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1966 - Present
- Usage: 1992 - Present
- Usage: 1966 - 1992
Biography
The Altrusa International organisation was founded in Tennessee in 1917, and New Zealand's first clubs were formed in 1966. The club is a non-profit organisation originally set up for professional and business women, with a strong focus on supporting community services. The Altrusa Club of Christchurch was founded in 1966, and in 1992 it changed to its present name
Citation:
O’Donnell, P. (2018) Altrusa International (New Zealand) 1966- New Zealand History.Citation:
Altrusa International of Christchurch Inc (2014, June 17) Home Facebook pageCitation:
Altrusa International (2023). Christchurch. Altrusa International District FifteenFound in 1 Collection or Record:
Altrusa International of Christchurch records
Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0119
Scope and Contents
The records of the Altrusa International of Christchurch includes minutes; reports; financial records; correspondence; photograph albums; slides; newsletters and yearbooks. Includes details of projects Altrusa was involved with including Wheels for Wheels, Fragrent Garden as well as their involvement in the Festival of Flowers in 1982.
Dates:
1966-2004