American Association of University Women, Albany Branch records,

Author:

American Association of University Women. Albany Branch.

Call Number:

MSS APAP-002 local

Abstract:

These records document the history of the Albany Branch of the American Association of University Women from 1921-1992. While the overall physical condition of the records is good, several folders have been photocopied for research use in order to preserve the originals. Records include minutes, annual reports, subject files, correspondence, bulletins, yearbooks, scrapbooks and ephemera spanning 1921-1992. The bulk of the records document activities from 1938-1965 and 1981-1992. The records relate chiefly to women's issues; particularly higher education, general education, membership, international relations, legislation, World War II, employment, teaching, community projects and Albany, NY. Correspondents include the AAUW New York State Division, AAUW National Headquarters, other AAUW New York State branches, and local chapters of community service organizations such as the American Red Cross, YWCA, Public Teachers Association, Albany Consumers' Council, Albany Council of Social Agencies, Women's Joint Legislative Forum, Albany Public Library, and several New York State government agencies. Throughout the collection, information regarding education, membership and legislative issues abounds. Annual Reports in the 1960s contain a significant amount of records pertaining to legislation supported by the Albany Branch. Discussions involving World War II and its effects on women and society are contained in the Correspondence and President's File series.

Historical Note:

The Albany, New York Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) emerged in 1881 as an affiliate of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (ACA), and in 1890 became the Eastern Branch of ACA. Ultimately in 1921 it became the AAUW Albany Branch. The Records document early work of the Eastern New York Branch of ACA in trade unions, child labor, war orphans, eugenics, and women's suffrage. By 1963, the AAUW, which still seeks to unify women alumnae of colleges and universities for practical educational work, turned its attentions toward community problems, cultural interests, education, world problems such as the economic and social effects of war, and political action, where its focus remains today.

Physical Description:

5.9 cu. ft

Access Terms:

Access to the collection is unrestricted.

Notes:

Part of the Archives of Public Affairs and Policy. local

Subjects:

Associations, institutions, etc New York (State) Albany, Universities and colleges New York (State) Faculty, Women Education New York (State), Women New York (State), Women New York (State) Societies and clubs, Associations, institutions, etc, Universities and colleges Faculty, Women, Women Education, and Women Societies and clubs

Genres/Forms:

Annual reports. aat, Correspondence. aat, Bulletins. aat, Minutes. aat, Yearbooks. aat, Scrapbooks. aat, and Ephemera. aat

Corporate Names:

American Association of University Women. Albany Branch, American Association of University Women, and American Association of University Women

Geographic Terms:

New York (State) and New York (State) Albany