http://www.umich.edu/~fwc/

History

On October 26, 1921, in the President's House at 815 South University, Nina Burton, wife of President Marion Leroy Burton, gathered together fifty women — wives of professors, department heads, deans, and administrative officers — to consider forming a Faculty Women's Club. Then, as now, the purpose of the Club was to promote acquaintance and friendship among its members. Mrs. Burton was elected the first president and served for four years.