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This is a scrapbook compiled by Martha Farnsworth. The scrapbook includes materials related to the P Square G Club, which stands for the Play Square Gang. The P Square G Club was the name given to Martha's Sunday school group that she began teaching in the early 1900's. The scrapbook contains photographs of the P Square G Club enjoying activities like fishing, swimming, and various holiday celebrations. The scrapbook also includes a section devoted to the "Cradle Roll," a list of babies whose parents are members of the P Square G. Club. Martha Farnsworth lived in Topeka, Kansas from 1887 to 1924. Her scrapbooks not only reveal her values and the activities in her life, but also provide a picture of American life at that time. Some of the notable aspects of Martha's life include her participation in social reform movements, membership in social clubs and activities, her deep religious convictions and her vigorous energy level.
Creator: Farnsworth, Martha, 1867-1924
Date: 1917-1918
Item Number: 472298
Call Number: Martha Farnsworth Coll. #28
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 472298
Collections - Manuscript - Farnsworth, Martha
Community Life - Clubs and organizations - Reform/Advocacy
Community Life - Recreation and Sports - Leisure activities - Camping
Community Life - Recreation and Sports - Leisure activities - Fishing
Community Life - Recreation and Sports - Leisure activities - Hunting
Community Life - Religion - Christianity - Christian
Date - 1910s - 1917
Date - 1910s - 1918
Home and Family - Children - Teenagers
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Scrapbook
People - Notable Kansans - Farnsworth, Martha, 1867-1924
Places - Cities and towns - Paxico
Places - Cities and towns - Topeka
Places - Counties - Shawnee
Places - Counties - Wabaunsee
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Scrapbooks
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