Collection of American Association of University Women Materials
Scope and Contents
This collection includes Correspondence,Minutes, Branch Newsletters, Programs and Clippings. The bulk of the collection consists of Reports, Program Books, and Lectures/Workshops. The collection also contains 5 books of clippings about AAUW Events.
Dates
- 1923-1985
Creator
- American Association of University Women (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research
Conditions Governing Use
Materials to be used on site during regular Special Colllection hours or by appointment. Photocopying or scanning may be possible at discretion of staff for a nominal fee. Materials may be protected by copyright.
Biographical / Historical
The American Association of Univeristy Women was started by Ninetta May Runnals in November of 1923. Meetings of the AAUW were held each month from October to June, sometimes on the Colby Campus or in members' homes. In 1932 the AAUW had a total of 50 members. The AAUW was interested in matters of education, international relations and scholarship assistance. The AAUW of Waterville still meets today at Colby College.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Materials are arranged into nine series, Correspondence, Reports, By Laws and Policies of the AAUW, Membership Lists, President's Files, AAUW Workshops/Lectures/Programs/Newsletters, AAUW Organization materials, AAUW History of the Branch, and Clippings.
Custodial History
Given by Ninetta May Runnals
- Title
- Finding Aid of the American Association of University Women Materials
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Colby College Special Collections, Waterville Maine
- Date
- 2017
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Colby College Special Collections Repository
