American Association of University Women (AAUW) Records, 1936-1943
Content Description
The American Association of University Women Records consists of items relating to the Charlotte branch of the AAUW. The bulk of the collection is dated 1936-1937. The scrapbook contains mostly newspaper articles from this timeframe. The quilt was presented by the Charlotte AAUW, Charlotte NOW, and Charlotte Quilters Guild. Materials are in good condition.
Dates
- 1936 - 1943
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public without restriction. The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to duplicate or publish material from this collection must be obtained from the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
Extent
0.0 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) had its first meeting in 1881 in Boston, Massachusetts. Marian Talbot and Ellen Richards, along with fifteen alumnae from eight colleges, met to discuss the needs of college-educated women. Dedicated to promoting equality and education among women and girls, the AAUW has over 170,000 members and supporters, 1000 local branches, and 800 college and university partners (as of 2015).
The Charlotte branch of the AAUW began in 1913 as a college literary study group, and officially joined the AAUW in 1921. AAUW provides grants and fellowships to women furthering their education, finances research and also includes a legal advocacy fund that fights against discrimination in higher education.
This collection contains a scrapbook, quilt, and folder with yearbooks dated 1943-1956.
Arrangement
Materials in this collection are not arranged into series.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The immediate source and date of acquisition for this collection is unknown.
Bibliography
“History of AAUW Charlotte Branch.” AAUW Charlotte. http://www.aauw-charlotte.org/history.html
Condition Description
Materials are in good condition.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of this collection was completed by Sydney Carroll.
- American Association of University Women
- American Association of University Women. Charlotte Branch
- Education Subject Source: Local sources
- Programs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scrapbooks Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women--Societies and clubs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- American Association of University Women (AAUW) Records, 1936-1943
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sydney Carroll
- Date
- 2020-12-15
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Repository
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library-Main
310 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte NC 28202 USA
carolinaroom@cmlibrary.org
