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American Association of University Women, North Dakota Chapter Records
American Association of University Women, North Dakota Chapter Records, 1916-1991
Collection Overview
Title: American Association of University Women, North Dakota Chapter Records, 1916-1991
ID: OGLMC0057
Primary Creator: American Association of University Women, North Dakota Chapter (1930-)
Extent: 33.5 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 00/00/1969. More info below under Accruals.
Subjects: Education, Women's History - Women's Organizations
Languages: English
Scope and Contents of the Materials
Collection Historical Note
The American Association of University Women was formed in November 1881 in Boston, Massachusetts. Its goals were to promote higher education for women; assist women in their pursuit of various occupations; and help them utilize their higher education for the good of society, as well as for themselves.
The organization grew from the original 16 members to over 200,000 members in its centennial year of 1981. This network of university women exists in 54 countries and has a chapter in every state, including the North Dakota chapter.
In North Dakota, Valley City held its first AAUW meeting on October 12, 1916, and was officially recognized later that year. Grand Forks held its first meeting on October 25, 1916 and was recognized in 1917. Fargo's first meeting was on January 27, 1922. The Fargo branch was recognized with Moorhead in 1922. Fargo was later recognized on its own in 1930. The Dickinson branch held its first meeting on June 21, 1929 and was recognized on July 1, 1929. Bismarck's records are incomplete so the first meeting date is unknown. However, the Bismarck branch was recognized on October 6, 1930.
The State Division was founded in 1930. It included Valley City, Grand Forks, Fargo, Dickinson and Bismarck. Other branches soon followed. They included Minot (April 6, 1934), Jamestown (November 30, 1934), Wahpeton (June 3, 1935), Mayville (1937, disbanded in March 1942, reorganized in 1957), Grafton (October 31, 1951), Mandan (October 27, 1953), Williston (December 13, 1956), and Devils Lake (July 9, 1958).
Through seminars, conferences, meetings, and newsletters, AAUW offers university women information on current women's issues and international issues; promotes international understanding; and establishes lifelong friendships.
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Administrative Information
Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections
Numerous additions were received from Shelby Harken, Grand Forks, North Dakota: June 1977(77-424); April 15, 1981 (81-712); April 25, 1983 (83-107); September 12, 1984 (83-1330); and September 1986 (84-1330).
Additional material was also donated by Pat Berntsen, Grand Forks, North Dakota, on May 7, 1980 (81-702) and by Jinnie Milne, on July 17, 1990 (90-1715) and on August 19, 1991.
Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.
Acquisition Method: Donation; the original acquisition records are unavailable.
Preferred Citation: (Description of Items) American Association of University Women, North Dakota Chapter Records. OGLMC 57, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in October 2015.
Box and Folder Listing
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- Box 25
- Folder 1: How To Organize A Branch, 1976
- Folder 2: Edith Kjos for Northwest Central Region Vice-president, 1977-1979
- Folder 3: Division Projects
- Folder 4: Branch Program Development
- Folder 5: AAUW Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, 1976-1977
- Folder 6: Corporate Membership in AAUW, 1976-1978
- Folder 7: Playlet of a Branch Board Meeting by Mrs. I. H. Hart of Iowa
- Folder 8: AAUW Branch Leader's Handbook, 1965
- Folder 9: Reports of National Officers, Administrative Staff, Committee Chairmen, Area Representatives, and Staff Associates of the AAUW at the Biennial Convention, June 21-24, 1965
- Folder 10: AAUW State Division Leader's Handbook, 1973, 1976
- Folder 11: AAUW Journal Newspaper,1974-1977
- Folder 12: AAUW Journal Magazine, 1975-1977
- Folder 13: Travel Program, 1975-1977
- Folder 14: IWY, 1976-1977
- Folder 15: Report of the AAUW United Nations Seminar, 1976
- Folder 16: AAUW Branch Leadership Handbook, 1977
- Folder 17: Pacific Basin Conference Report, February 28 - March 5, 1977
- Folder 18: Annual Report of the AAUW Educational Center Staff, 1977-1978
- Folder 19: Directory of the 1977-1978 Awards and Grants of the AAUW Educational Foundation Programs
- Folder 20: IFUW, 1977-1978
- Folder 21: AAUW Program Guide - Supplement for 1978
- Folder 22: AAUW Program Guide - Supplement II for 1978-1979
- Folder 23: AAUW Program Guide, 1979-1981
- Folder 24: Biennial Staff Report of the AAUW, 1979-1981
- Folder 25: AAUW State Division President's Kit, June 22-25, 1980
- Folder 26: The Education Center: Who We Are, How We Operate Report of the State Leaders Meeting, June 21, 1981
- Folder 27: Guide for Small Branch Leaders - Southwest Central Region AAUW, 1981
- Folder 28: AAUW Legislative History and Policy Notes - 3rd Edition, 1981-1983
- Folder 29: United States Academy of Peace, 1982
- Folder 30: AAUW Branch Annual Report, 1984
- Folder 31: Miscellaneous
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