Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Administrative History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1885 | Founded by a group of journalists at the Welcker's Hotel, Washington, D.C. |
| 1951 | Established Gridiron Foundation to make charitable contributions to journalism-related causes |
| 1972 | Carl Rowan became first African American member of the Gridiron Club |
| 1974 | Amended club constitution to allow women as members |
| 1975 | Helen Thomas became first woman member of the Gridiron Club |
| 2004 | Amended club constitution to allow broadcasters and magazine journalists as members |
| 2008 | Merged with Gridiron Foundation to form the Gridiron Club and Foundation |