American Association of University Women Records

Collection

Identifier: SpC MS 0012

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, reports, minutes, membership lists, programs, history and other records of Orono Chapter of the American Association of University Women as well as some statewide records.

Dates

1888-2012

Restrictions on Access

Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.

Use Restrictions

Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions.

Historical Note

Since its first meeting in 1881, AAUW has been a catalyst for change. The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 170,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and over 800 college and university partners. Throughout their history, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political (from https://history.aauw.org/; accessed 5/30/2018).

Extent

33 linear feet (33 boxes)

1 folio folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence, reports, minutes, membership lists, programs, history and other records of Orono Chapter of the American Association of University Women. Some statewide records are also found in the collection.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Deposited by the Association. Additions to the collection are expected.

Subjects

Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Local history -- Maine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Membership lists Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Minutes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Programs (Documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Reports Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Universities and colleges -- Maine 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
Women's studies -- Maine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings