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 26
- Folder 1: AAUW Bylaws and Standing Rules, updated as of July, 1984
- Folder 2: 42nd Annual State Convention, April 19-21, 1979, Devils Lake
- Folder 3: 43rd Annual State Convention, April 11-13, 1980, Fargo
- Folder 4: 44th Annual State Convention, April 24-26, 1981, Bismarck
- Folder 5: 45th Annual State Convention, April 16-18, 1982, Langdon
- Folder 6: 46th Annual State Convention, April 22-24, 1983, Wahpeton
- Folder 7: 47th Annual State Convention, April 27-29, 1984 Williston
- Folder 8: 48th Annual State Convention, April 19-21, 1985, Grafton
- Folder 9: 49th Annual State Convention, April 18-20, 1986, Valley City
- Folder 10: AAUW North Dakota State Division Annual Report, 1984-1985
- Folder 11: Children's Defense Funds: Booklets
- Folder 12: Contributions: State to AAUW Educational Foundation, 1984-1985
- Folder 13: Contributions: Division to AAUW Educational Foundation, 1985-1986; Top Ten Branches in 1985-1986 per capita; EFP Contributions
- Folder 14: Contributions: Branches to AAUW Educational Foundation, 1984-1985
- Folder 15: Contributions: Branches to AAUW Educational Foundation, 1985-1986
- Folder 16: Directory of Officers, 1982-1983
- Folder 17: Educational Foundation Program, EFP kit, 1984
- Folder 18: Educational Foundation Program, Centennial Fund 1882-1982
- Folder 19: Educational Foundation Program, Chairmen Training Seminar; July 10-13, 1986
- Folder 20: Educational Foundation Program: States Lists of Fellowships and Grants; 1985-1989
- Folder 21: Educational Foundation Program: Names Honored; 1984-1987
- Folder 22: Educational Foundation Program: Bylaws, effective July 1, 1985
- Folder 23: Election Results of 1984-1985 Officers
- Folder 24: Financial Reports, July 1979-June 30,1981
- Folder 25: International Relations Reports, 1973-1978
- Folder 26: International Relations Reports on Branch Activities, 1981-1989
- Folder 27: International Relations Reports, 1980-1988
- Folder 28: Mid-Year Evaluations from Branches
- Folder 29: Newsletters--Bismarck-Mandan Branch September 1987-1990
- Folder 30: Newsletters--Devils Lake Branch; 1987-1989
- Folder 31: Newsletters--Fargo Branch; September 1987 May 1990
- Folder 32: Newsletters--Grand Forks Branch; 1982-1983, September 1987-May, 1990
- Folder 33: Newsletters--Jamestown, October, 1987-April, 1990
- Folder 34: Newsletters--Minot, 1989
- Folder 35: Newsletters--Pembina Branch, September, 1987-January 1990
- Folder 36: Newsletters--Sheyenne Valley Branch, 1988-1990
- Folder 37: Newsletters--Valley City Branch; undated
- Folder 38: Newsletters--Wahpeton Branch, November, 1987-January, 1988
- Folder 39: Newsletters--Walsh County Branch, August, 1988-January, 1990
- Folder 40: Newsletters--Williston Branch, October, 1988-April, 1990
- Folder 41: North Dakota State Officers Annual Reports, 1983-1990
- Folder 42: President's Reports, 1983-1990
- Folder 43: Programs and Membership Books, 1987-1988,1988-1989
- Folder 44: Resolutions; 1980-1986
- Folder 45: State Convention Reports, 1983-199; Objectives for 1990 Annual State Convention
- Folder 46: Summer Board Meeting, August 14-15, 1980; Bismarck; Minutes
- Folder 47: Summer Board Meeting, July 30, 1981; Valley City; Minutes
- Folder 48: Summer Board Meeting, July 29, 1982; Jamestown; Minutes
- Folder 49: Summer Board Meeting, July 28, 1983; Jamestown; Minutes and Correspondence
- Folder 50: Summer Board Meeting--1983; Financial Reports
- Folder 51: Summer Board Meeting, August 3-4, 1984; Jamestown; Minutes and Financial Reports
- Folder 52: Summer Board Meeting, July 31, 1986; Carrington; Minutes
- Folder 53: Women's Issues--Committee Reports; 1984-85, 1989, 1990
- Folder 54: Women's Network of the Red River Valley Newsletter; 1988-1989
- Folder 55: AAUW--Awards
- Folder 56: AAUW--Newspaper Clippings
- Folder 1: AAUW Bylaws and Standing Rules, updated as of July, 1984
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