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American Association of University Women. Connecticut Valley Branch Records, 1925-1992 (ongoing)

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Collection Overview

Creator: American Association of University Women. Connecticut Valley Branch
Title: American Association of University Women. Connecticut Valley Branch Records
Dates: 1925-1992 (ongoing)
Abstract: Collegiate association. The records document the organization's history, administration, committee activities, membership, and promotional activities. Materials include reports, brochures, correspondence, and printed materials.
Extent: 7 boxes(5.75 linear ft.)
Language: English
Identification: MS 332

Historical Note

The American Association of University Women was founded in l882 to unite alumnae of different institutions for "practical educational work." Originally open to graduates of institutions accredited by the AAUW, it is now open to women graduates of regionally accredited U.S. colleges and universities or foreign institutions recognized by the International Federation of University Women.

In March l986 the State Division of the AAUW and local branches entered into a joint acquisition agreement with four separate archival repositories in Massachusetts.

The Connecticut Valley Branch of the AAUW was organized in February l925, at the instigation of Mary E. Woolley, President of Mount Holyoke College. The first meeting took place in October l925. The constitution states that the purpose of the branch is "to unite the college women of the vicinity and in the furtherance of the general work of the American Association of University Women." The emphasis of the Connecticut Valley Branch continues to be the support of the AAUW Fellowships for graduate study.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The records are divided into two series: ORGANIZATION and PROGRAMS. The ORGANIZATION series contains the history (l946-l962); constitution and by-laws (l94l-l97l); officer lists and reports (l940- ); committee reports (l955- ); membership lists, reports, and promotional material (l938- ); miscellaneous correspondence (l934- ); and branch reports to the national headquarters (l939- ).

The PROGRAMS series contains meeting reports (l93l- ); program brochures (l947- ); correspondence, reports, and printed material about the fellowship program (l935- ); plus miscellaneous material about other programs (l938- ).

NOTE: The container list for this collection is available in the Sophia Smith Collection. Please contact us to request a copy.

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