Washington, D.C.: Department of Labor, 1899. First edition - While this article traces the evolution of women's clubs from being primarily literary or charitable in nature to becoming more involved in public action in their communities, it is notable for the list of over 1200 such groups. listed by state, with a brief summary of each group's focus. An article disbound from the Bulletin of the Department of Labor, Number 23, July 1899 pp 501-545.