American Association of University Women Copper County Chapter Collection
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Collection, 1957-1985, of the American Association of University Women Copper Country Chapter, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating women's rights. Includes financial reports, minutes, correspondence, dues reports, membership lists and profiles, guest book, scholarship information, foundation programs and grants, newsletters, and other printed ephemera.
Dates
- 1957-1985
Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Biography
The American Association of University Women was founded on Nov. 28, 1881 by 17 female college graduates. It is one of the oldest nonprofit organizations dedicated to advocating women's rights. AAUW has developed a rich tradition of leadership, scholarship, advocacy, and actions. Today, AAUW numbers more than 100,000 members, 1300 branches and 500 college and university partners. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. AAUW has shaped the social, political and economic scene for women, including the fight for pay equity; a woman's right to vote; and legislations that protects women at home, in schools, and in the workplace. For years, AAUW has been a source for research about women and higher education, sexual harassment, and workplace equity. In the future AAUW hopes to achieve economic security for women through education and lifelong learning.
Extent
2 Cubic Feet (2 paige boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection, 1957-1985, of the American Association of University Women Copper Country Chapter, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating women's rights. Includes financial reports, minutes, correspondence, dues reports, membership lists and profiles, guest book, scholarship information, foundation programs and grants, newsletters, and other printed ephemera.
General Physical Description note
2.0 cubic feet2 paige boxes
Processing History
Elizabeth Russell,12/3/2010
- Title
- American Association of University Women Copper County Chapter Collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Russell
- Date
- 12/3/2010
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Description is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository