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.
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- Box 11
- Folder 1: AAUW Journal and Graduate Woman, November 1976-November 1978
- Folder 2: AAUW 1977-1979 Program Guide (2 copies)
- Folder 3: AAUW Program Guide Supplements
- Folder 4: AAUW Topic Guide, 1975-1977
- Folder 5: Annual Reports: Bismarck, 1974-1979
- Folder 6: Annual Reports: Committee on Women, 1976-1979
- Folder 7: Annual Reports: Community, 1976-1979
- Folder 8: Annual Reports: Cultural Interests, 1976-1979
- Folder 9: Annual Reports: Devils Lake, 1974-1978
- Folder 10: Annual Reports: Dickinson, 1974-1979
- Folder 11: Annual Reports: Education, 1974-1979
- Folder 12: Annual Reports: Educational Foundation Program, 1974-1979
- Folder 13: Annual Reports: Fargo, 1974-1979
- Folder 14: Annual Reports: Finance, 1976-1980
- Folder 15: Annual Reports: Grafton, 1974-1979
- Folder 16: Annual Reports: Grand Forks, 1974-1980 (Removed part of the folder to University Publications, 10/9/81)
- Folder 17: Annual Reports: International Relations, 1975-1979
- Folder 18: Annual Reports: Jamestown, 1974-1979
- Folder 19: Annual Reports: Langdon, 1974-1979
- Folder 20: Annual Reports: Legislature, 1974-1979
- Folder 21: Annual Reports: Mayville-Hillsboro, 1975-1979
- Folder 22: Annual Reports: Membership, 1967-1978
- Folder 23: Annual Reports: Minot, 1974-1979
- Folder 24: Annual Reports: Pembina County/Cavalier, 1974-1979
- Folder 25: Annual Reports: Program Development, 1975-1979
- Folder 26: Annual Reports: Special Topics, 1974-1979
- Folder 27: Annual Reports: State Conventions, 1976-1978
- Folder 28: Annual Reports: State President 1974-1979
- Folder 29: Annual Reports: Valley City, 1974-1979
- Folder 30: Annual Reports: Wahpeton, 1974-1979
- Folder 31: Annual Reports: Williston, 1974-1979
- Folder 32: Annual Reports: Women as Agents of Change, 1977-1979
- Folder 33: Board of Directors Meetings, July 19, 1976-August 3, 1979
- Folder 34: Branch Dues Reports: Bismarck, 1974-1979
- Folder 35: Branch Dues Reports: Cavalier, 1974-1978
- Folder 36: Branch Dues Reports: Devils Lake, 1974-1978
- Folder 37: Branch Dues Reports: Dickinson, 1974-1978
- Folder 38: Branch Dues Reports: Fargo, 1974-1978
- Folder 39: Branch Dues Reports: Grafton-Park River, 1974-1978
- Folder 40: Branch Dues Reports: Grand Forks, 1974-1978
- Folder 41: Branch Dues Reports: Jamestown, 1974-1978
- Folder 42: Branch Dues Reports: Langdon, 1974-1978
- Folder 43: Branch Dues Reports: Mayville-Hillsboro, 1974-1978
- Folder 44: Branch Dues Reports: Minot, 1974-1978
- Folder 45: Branch Dues Reports: Valley City, 1974-1978
- Folder 46: Branch Dues Reports: Wahpeton, 1974-1978
- Folder 47: Branch Dues Reports: Williston, 1974-1978
- Folder 48: Business Records: Bank Accounts, January 1976-June 1978
- Folder 49: Business Records: Bank Accounts, July 1973-December 1975
- Folder 50: Business Records: Expense Vouchers, July 1977-June 1979
- Folder 51: Business Records: Expense Vouchers, January 1976-June 1977
- Folder 52: Business Records: Expense Vouchers, July 1973-December 1975
- Folder 53: Constitutions and Rules
- Folder 54: Conventions #39-41, 1976-1979
- Folder 1: AAUW Journal and Graduate Woman, November 1976-November 1978
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