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Summary
- Abstract:
- The Women's Press Club of New York State, INC. Records consist of a collection of publicity materials for the organization dated from 1984 through 1989.
- Extent:
- 0.17 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Women's Press Club of New York State Inc. Records, 1984-1989. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Women's Press Club of New York State Inc. Records).
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Women's Press Club of New York State, Inc. records include sporadic administrative and publicity materials from 1984 through 1989. The collection includes some administrative materials such as meeting minutes, financial reports, and membership directories. The press releases, news clippings and the program folder document seminars and events hosted by the Club. The newsletters produced for members provide the most information about the organization and how it functions.
- Biographical / Historical:
The Women's Press Club of New York State, Inc. was organized in 1966 by a group of women journalists to "foster high standards among its members through career development and recognition, to promote camaraderie among members and to conduct philanthropic and educational activities." All information is taken from the Women's Press Club of New York State, Inc. brochures. The Club now includes in its membership professional communicators in the print and electronic media, public relations, and other related fields. The organization's calendar of events includes regular meetings and professional development seminars. The Club awards scholarships to students majoring in communications fields and coordinates internship opportunities for practical experience. The Club also awards the WIN (Woman in the News) Award to an outstanding woman featured in local media as well as the Legislator of the Year and Media Person of the Year.
- Acquisition information:
- The Women's Press Club of New York State, INC. donated all of the materials in this collection to the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives in September 2002.
- Processing information:
Processed in 2002 by Amy C. Schindler .
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized alphabetically. There are no series.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
Subjects
- Subjects:
- Women--New York (State)--Albany--Societies and clubs
Women in nonprofit organizations--New York (State)--Albany
Application Forms
Brochures
Directories
Financial Records
Minutes
Newsletters
Press Releases
Learning and Scholarship Concepts - Names:
- The Women's Press Club of New York State, INC.
New York State Federation of Women's Clubs
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Using These Materials
- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
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Access to this record group is unrestricted with the exception of one folder, which is marked.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Women's Press Club of New York State Inc. Records, 1984-1989. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Women's Press Club of New York State Inc. Records).