American Association of University Women (Leavenworth, Kan.) records
Overview
The Leavenworth, Kansas, Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) was founded in 1937. The collection includes meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, AAUW annual yearbooks, and brochures, almost exclusively pertaining to the Leavenworth Branch.
Dates
- Creation: 1937 - 2000
Creator
- American Association of University Women. Leavenworth Branch (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
No access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
History of American Association of University Women
The American Association of University Women (Aauw), formerly known as the Association of College Alumnae (Aca), was founded in 1882. In 1921, the Aca merged with the Southern Association of College Women to form the Aauw. Since then, their objectives have been to promote the education of women and equity in the workforce. The Leavenworth, Kansas, branch of the Aauw was founded in 1937.
Extent
3 Linear Feet (4 boxes + 2 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
RH MS 640
Physical Location
RH MS 1123
Physical Location
RH MS Q127
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gifts, Charlotte Davis, 1989; Joanna Pipkin, 1987.
Subject
- American Association of University Women. Leavenworth Branch (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the American Association of University Women Collection
- Subtitle
- American Association of University Women (Leavenworth, Kan.) records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by mds, 2006; revised by mrm, 2009; revised by skt, 2010; revised by mwh, 2016.
- Date
- 2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in English.
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/4846416407
- Preferred citation
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American Association of University Women (Leavenworth, Kan.) records, RH MS 640, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository