Section CHF/DRS - Doreen Small memorabilia

Doreen Rothesay Small joined a Shorthand evening class at the Polytechnic in 1933 and initially only became a member so that she could use the Women's Institute lounge at Little Titchfield Street before her class started. She initially joined the Rambling Club and within 3 years was its Social Secretary and Council Representative. She also served on the committees for the Summer Fete, New Year's Fete and Christmas Dinner Fund. In 1937 she became a founder member of the Women's section of the Poly Parliament, as well a member of the Committee. The second world war gave her further opportunities for service in connection with the Comfort's Fund, in assisting the Harriers at the Marathon and Kinnaird Meeting and by becoming Secretary of the Ladies O.M.A. (a position she held for five years). She also married Harold Small in 1940. In 1947 she became Secretary for the Women's Council and in 1953 she was made a Companion of the Women's Institute. In later years she was Secretary of the Polytechnic Christian Fellowship.