The Juneau Woman's Club had its beginning as a study group known as the Draper Club, back in 1913. It was so called from the name of the person who formulated the study program and sold it to women's groups throughout Alaska at this period. In 1916 it became a civic group, admitted to the Alaska Federation of Women's Clubs in April 1916.

During the club's life, activities included a variety of civic work: library, cooking, school, arts and crafts, exhibits, street signs, Community Christmas Tree, clothing and food bureau for the needy in pre-welfare days. There were planned programs in fine arts, American home, legislation, international relations, etc. Information on various topics were brought to the community through the club's radio programs.

The club ceased activity in the 1960's. Most of the club records were placed in the Alaska Historical Library in March 1977. These records include activities of the Alaska Federation of Women's Clubs and various woman's clubs around Alaska.