Twin Forks Chapter of Professional Secretaries International Records, 1963-1991

Twin Forks Chapter of Professional Secretaries International Records

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Scope and Contents

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Collection Overview

Title: Twin Forks Chapter of Professional Secretaries International Records, 1963-1991

ID: OGLMC1331

Primary Creator: Twin Forks Chapter of Professional Secretaries International (1963-)

Extent: 3.75 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 06/04/1996. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Business and Industry, Women's History - Women's Organizations

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Twin Forks Chapter of Professional Secretaries International Records date from 1963 to 1991 and consist of correspondence, membership lists, budgetary material, and newspaper clippings. Also included are numerous photographs dating from 1972 to 1983, which depict various members, often at Chapter-sponsored events such as Bosses Breakfast, Boss of the Year, Secretary of the Year, and Secretary Week. Four scrapbooks document events such as dinners, meetings, elections, and seminars from 1963 to 1980. Scrapbook materials include newspaper clippings, photographs, Christmas cards, announcements, and correspondence.

Collection Historical Note

Professional Secretaries International is a nonprofit association founded in 1942 to improve secretarial performance standards through continuing education. The organization became international in 1954, with the addition of Canadian chapters. By 1997, PSI spanned five continents and claimed a combined total of over 9,000 non-U.S. affiliated members.

The Twin Forks Chapter of Grand Forks, North Dakota held its first meeting on October 4, 1963. Sponsored by members of the Red River Chapter of Fargo, North Dakota, it was the second chapter formed in the state. The Twin Forks Chapter is a member of the Minnesota-North Dakota Division, which consists of 14 chapters in the two states. The group meets monthly and combines business and social activities. Activities include seminars, conventions and hosting speakers. The Twin Forks Chapter-PSI is affiliated with the United Way and the Arthritis Foundation.

Subject/Index Terms

Business and Industry
Women's History - Women's Organizations

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Additional material was donated by Ramona Whalen on October 8, 1998 (98-2249).

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Ramona Whalen, Vilandre's Heating and Air Conditioning, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; 96-2078

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Twin Forks Chapter of Professional Secretaries International Records. OGLMC 1331, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in April 2014.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Scrapbook :],
[All]

Box 1

Folder 1: Articles (Various); Undated
Folder 2: Bosses Breakfast Programs; 1980-1981
Folder 3: Budget; June 1, 1988 - May 31, 1989
Folder 4: Chapters' Materials; 1976-1977
Folder 5: Correspondence; 1988
Folder 6: History
Folder 7: Mannes, Mary Jean; 1981
Folder 8: Membership Roster; 1988-1989
Folder 9: Minutes, etc.; 1988
Folder 10: Secretary Luncheon Programs; 1981
Folder 11: Secretary Week Articles; 1978-1980
Folder 12: Swartz, Terry K. (Funeral Card)
Folder 13: Photographs: Auction at the Vets Club; December, 1973
Folder 14: Photographs: First Federal Auction; February, 1982
Folder 15: Photographs: Auctioneer; June, 1976
Folder 16: Photographs: Beanery; April, 1982
Folder 17: Photographs: Birthday; 1974
Folder 18: Photographs: Birthday; October, 1976
Folder 19: Photographs: Bosses Breakfast; 1976
Folder 20: Photographs: Bosses Breakfast; October, 1982
Folder 21: Photographs: Bosses Breakfast; 1983
Folder 22: Photographs: Boss of the Year; 1974
Folder 23: Photographs: Boss of the Year; November, 1976
Folder 24: Photographs: Charter Members; October, 1976
Folder 25: Photographs: Christmas Party; 1972
Folder 26: Photographs: Christmas Party; 1981
Folder 27: Photographs: Christmas; 1983
Folder 28: Photographs: Country Club; June, 1974
Folder 29: Photographs: CPS Award; September, 1973
Folder 30: Photographs: Division; June, 1980
Folder 31: Photographs: Division (Rochester); 1983
Folder 32: Photographs: Hillsboro; December, 1972
Folder 33: Photographs: Installation; 1982-1983
Folder 34: Photographs: Installation; June, 1983
Folder 35: Photographs: Linda Brown Night; June, 1976
Folder 36: Photographs: Meeting; November, 1972
Folder 37: Photographs: Meeting; June, 1977
Folder 38: Photographs: Meeting; Undated
Folder 39: Photographs: National; 1983
Folder 40: Photographs: NSA Picnic; August, 1980
Folder 41: Photographs: New Members; December, 1974
Folder 42: Photographs: New Members; October, 1976
Folder 43: Photographs: Officers; 1973-1974
Folder 44: Photographs: Officers; 1976-1977
Folder 45: Photographs: Officers; 1977-1978
Folder 46: Photographs: Orientation; 1976
Folder 47: Photographs: Passing Gavel
Folder 48: Photographs: Pot Luck; December, 1972
Folder 49: Photographs: Pot Luck (10th Birthday); October, 1973
Folder 50: Photographs: Pot Luck; October, 1976
Folder 51: Photographs: Rehab Party; March, 1974
Folder 52: Photographs: Rehab; December, 1974
Folder 53: Photographs: Rehab; December, 1976
Folder 54: Photographs: Scholarship; 1973
Folder 55: Photographs: Scholarship Winner; June, 1976
Folder 56: Photographs: Scholarship; 1977
Folder 57: Photographs: Scholarship; May, 1982
Folder 58: Photographs: Secretary of the Year (Rochester); 1974
Folder 59: Photographs: Secretary of the Year; 1975
Folder 60: Photographs: Secretary of the Year; 1976
Folder 61: Photographs: Secretary of the Year; 1977
Folder 62: Photographs: Secretary Luncheon; 1980
Folder 63: Photographs: Secretary Luncheon; 1982
Folder 64: Photographs: Secretary Week; April, 1975
Folder 65: Photographs: Secretary Week (Grand Forks Town House); April, 1982
Folder 66: Photographs: Seminar; 1976
Folder 67: Photographs: Seminar; 1980
Folder 68: Photographs: Seminar; 1982
Folder 69: Photographs: Seminar; 1983
Folder 70: Photographs: Style Show; 1980
Folder 71: Photographs: Style Show; 1983
Folder 72: Photographs: Summer Picnic in Crookston; August, 1982
Folder 73: Photographs: St. Cloud Division; 1982
Folder 74: Photographs: Unidentified; November, 1973
Folder 75: Photographs: Unidentified; 1974
Folder 76: Photographs: Unidentified; October, 1982
Folder 77: Photographs: Unidentified; December, 1982
Folder 78: Photographs: Unidentified; February, 1983
Folder 79: Photographs: Unidentified; April, 1983
Folder 80: Photographs: Unidentified; Undated

Box 2

Folder 1: Ledger 1963-77
Folder 2: Prime Learning International 1990
Folder 3: Red River Chapter 1991
Folder 4: Minneapolis Chapter 1991
Folder 5: St. Paul Chapter 1991
Folder 6: Rochester Chapter 1990
Folder 7: Minn-Arrow Chapter 1991
Folder 8: Big D Chapter, Dallas, TX 1991
Folder 9: Photographs (loose from scrapbook) 1971
Folder 10: Loose items from scrapbook 1971

Scrapbook :

Separated and placed on the shelves adjacent to the collection.

Scrapbook 1: 1963-1965
Scrapbook 2: 1965-1969
Scrapbook 3: 1969-1976
Scrapbook 4: 1976-1980

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[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Scrapbook :],
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