Martha and Mary's Way records
Overview
This collection includes the financial records, meeting minutes, program information, and photographic materials from the Douglas County, Kansas-based organization Martha and Mary's Way, later renamed Womanspirit Connection.
Dates
- Creation: 1999-2014 (bulk 2000-2006)
Creator
- Martha and Mary's Way (Organization) (Organization)
- Womanspirit Connection (Organization) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
These materials are stored in the KU Annex off-site storage area.
All researchers interested in reviewing this material must consult Spencer Research Library Public Services staff (785-864-4334 or ksrlref@ku.edu, 9-5 M-F CST) no less than three days in advance of a planned visit. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material cannot be accommodated.
Conditions Governing Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
History of Martha and Mary's Way
Martha and Mary's Way was founded as an interfaith network for women. The organization held seminars, festivals and other programs and events to help women with their spirituality and presence in the community. Some projects organized by the group included The Faith Club and Femme Fest.
On August 13th, 2006 the group changed its name to Womanspirit Connection in order to be more inclusive of women in differing faiths. The organization was initially based in Lawrence, Kansas but eventually moved to a 42 acre plot of land south of Lawrence still in Douglas County, near Vinland.
The original director of Martha and Mary's Way was Mildred Eileen McGrath, who was given the name Sister Irene. Sister Irene died on April 8th, 2013. In 2008, the board members included Rev. Vicki Penner (Chair), Elizabeth Miller (Co - treasurer), Rev. Angela Lowe, Stephanie Krehbiel (Listserv manager), Asra Haq (Communications), Hamideh Gerami (Co -treasurer), Joan Ring (Secretary), Julie Trowbridge-Alford, and Danielle Price. The organization disbanded around 2014.
Extent
2 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
RH MS 1470
Physical Location
Annex (Contact Spencer Library Public Services)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, Elizabeth Miller, 2018.
Source
- Miller, Elizabeth (Donor, Person)
Subject
- Martha and Mary's Way (Organization) (Organization)
- Womanspirit Connection (Organization) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Martha and Mary's Way Collection
- Subtitle
- Martha and Mary's Way records
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by anm. Finding aid encoded by anm.
- Date
- 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in English.
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/2593856684
- Preferred citation
-
Martha and Mary's Way records, RH MS 1470, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository