ACWW - President Geerda Johanna van Beekhoff-van Selms
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ACWW - President Geerda Johanna van Beekhoff-van Selms
Mrs Geerda Johanna van Beekhoff-van Selms (1913-1998), President of the ACWW - The Associated Country Women of the World. Date: 1955
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1955 Badge Chart Compass Federation Johanna Logo Plan
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This photograph captures Mrs. Geerda Johanna van Beekhoff-van Selms, the esteemed President of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) during the 1950s. The image, dated 1955, portrays Mrs. van Beekhoff-van Selms sitting at a desk adorned with a world map, a chart, and a plan or book spread out before her. In her hands, she holds a badge displaying the ACWW logo, which features a compass. The ACWW is an international women's organization that was founded in 1919 to support rural women in various countries. Mrs. van Beekhoff-van Selms' leadership during the 1950s marked a significant period in the organization's history. Her dedication to the cause is evident in her focused expression and the meticulous attention she gives to the materials before her. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when women's roles in rural communities were evolving, and international organizations like the ACWW played a crucial role in empowering and supporting them. Mrs. van Beekhoff-van Selms' leadership and commitment to the ACWW's mission continue to inspire and resonate with women around the world today. Mrs. van Beekhoff-van Selms was a Dutch national and her presidency of the ACWW reflects the organization's global reach and impact during the mid-20th century. This photograph is an essential historical record of a pivotal moment in women's history and the history of the ACWW.
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