Explore the history, voices, and traditions of the Woman’s Club of El Paso — over 130 years in the making.

Interviews & Oral Histories

Lillian Crouch — Past President

Lillian Crouch served as WCOEP President 2007–2008. In this recorded StoryCorps interview, she reflects on her memories of the club and its legacy in El Paso.

Jody Koty — Outgoing President

Hear from outgoing President Jody Koty in this introduction to the Woman’s Club of El Paso — who we are, what we do, and why it matters.

Historical Documents & Photos

A Pictorial History of the Woman’s Club of El Paso

A curated collection of photographs and stories spanning the club’s founding in 1894 through the twentieth century. Images sourced from WCOEP records held at the C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso.

Historic Club Calendar

A scanned annual calendar from the club’s early years — coming soon.

Club Documentary

A video documentary about the history and legacy of the Woman’s Club of El Paso — coming soon.

Cookbooks & Recipes

The Woman’s Club has a proud culinary tradition dating to 1916, when our first cookbook was compiled by Mrs. D.W. Fennessey and sold at the International Soil Products Exposition in El Paso. Over the decades, members have continued sharing beloved recipes — from Gift Shop Cake Recipes in the 1920s to the 2004 Fall Festival Cookbook. The recipes below are drawn from our Centennial Cookbook collection.

Newsletters

Stay connected with our history and current happenings through past issues of The Spotlight, the official newsletter of the Woman’s Club of El Paso.

  • Spotlight June 2026

    The June 2026 issue of The Spotlight marks a milestone for the Woman’s Club of El Paso — the installation of Jennifer Favor Howell as incoming President, whose theme for the year is “Hand in Hand with Class and Grace.” Jennifer reflects on the legacy of the 110-year-old clubhouse and…

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