Keweenaw TOPS Club photograph and scrapbook albums

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-1001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Six photograph and scrapbook albums, 1970-1987, of the Keweenaw TOPS Club, Chapter #894 of Mohawk, Michigan, a nonprofit, noncommercial weight loss support group and wellness education organization. Included in the collection are five albums containing photographs of members, activities, and events from 1970 to 1987. Also included is one scrapbook containing photographs, newspaper clippings, and programs from 1970-1973, which documents member meetings in Mohawk and regional conventions.

Dates

1970-1987

Conditions Governing Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biographical / Historical

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club, Inc. is a nonprofit, noncommercial weight loss support group and wellness education organization. Founded in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, TOPS is administered by a board of directors, which provides support for field staff that assist chapter leaders. Members attended an annual Area Recognition Day (ARD) convention. During meetings the individual to lose the most pounds for the previous seven days was crowned “Queen of the Week.”

The Keweenaw TOPS Club, Chapter #894 was established in October 1970. Meetings were held at the Allouez Township School in Mohawk. The club’s founding leader was Julia Simila.

Extent

1.0 cubic feet (1 Paige box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Six photograph and scrapbook albums, 1970-1987, of the Keweenaw TOPS Club, Chapter #894 of Mohawk, Michigan, a nonprofit, noncommercial weight loss support group and wellness education organization.