Historical information

Organisations that Dorothy Anderson belonged to included many items to represent their clubs eg. badges, spoons, activities eg. crocheting.
Dorothy lived in Tawonga indicating that those clubs existed in the town/area and were typical of regional areas of the time.

Significance

These items were the property of Tawonga Citizen, Mrs Dorothy Anderson, who passed away in 2014, aged 90 years. She belonged to local clubs which existed in the area and acquired memorabilia belonging to those clubs and activities thus giving an insight into the life of women in regional towns.

Physical description

A personal collection of memorabilia stored in a black and cream solid but torn carry case with handle and broken clasp. Items include spoons, trophies, serviette rings name tags, member bar, pins, tea towel brooches, embroidered and crotchet items dance card pocket, birthday card, photos, pocket watch, bell, medals.
Organisations: Tawonga Bowling club, CWA, Redcross, Doilies.
Also refer to KVHS 0991 and KVHS 0992 Bogong Hotel

Inscriptions & markings

On top of case written in blue biro: Laurie Anderson, Tawonga / via Wodonga / Phone No. 17