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

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.

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

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.