Black and white photograph of Members of Crookston’s BPW club walking with the American flag down Main Street in a parade, ca. 1940s.

Crookston BPW members marching in a parade

Members of Crookston’s BPW club walking with the American flag down Main Street in a parade, ca. 1940s.

1919 Business and Professional Women (BPW) emblem.

1919 Business and Professional Women (BPW) emblem

The BPW emblem combines five symbols: a torch, a wand, a ship, a scroll, and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.

Black and white photograph of Former Crookston BPW presidents, 1942.

Former Crookston BPW presidents

Former presidents of the Crookston BPW gather for a group portrait, June 1942. Pictured, seated left to right, are Ida Tvedten, Mae Rideout, Pauline Rauenbuehler, Bergetta Loken, and Katherine Burns; standing (left to right) are Mrs. Ethel Stephens, Clara Berg, Mrs. Ruth Olson, Clara Crouette, Louise Rasmussen, Myrtle Hovland, and Agatha Krueger.

Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW), Crookston, 1921–1960

The Business and Professional Women’s Foundation (BPW/USA) was started in 1919 to improve job conditions and raise pay rates for working women. At the first meeting of the foundation’s Crookston chapter in 1921, over 100 women gathered. In its early years, the club donated volunteer time and money to local causes, including the Camp Fire Girls, Crookston’s Drum and Bugle Corps, and milk and medical aid for needy school children.

Color image of the plaque that Representative Helen E. McMillan received at her recognition banquet, held on March 18, 1975.

Representative Helen E. McMillan plaque

Plaque that Representative Helen E. McMillan received at her recognition banquet, held on March 18, 1975.

Color image of Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin, ca. 1972.

Helen (Davis) McMillan

Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin, ca. 1972.

Black and white photograph of Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin receiving a plaque from Martin Sabo at her recognition banquet in Austin, March 18, 1975.

Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin receiving a plaque

Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin receiving a plaque from Martin Sabo at her recognition banquet in Austin, March 18, 1975.

Black and white photograph of Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin, ca.1972.

Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin

Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin, ca.1972.

Black and white photograph of Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin, ca. 1972.

Helen E. (Davis) McMillan

Helen E. (Davis) McMillan of Austin, ca. 1972.

McMillan, Helen E. (1909–1984)

As a legislator, Helen E. McMillan served Mower County for twelve years. She was also involved in the Red Cross, the Women’s League of Voters, the Human Rights Commission, and the United Council for Church Women.

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