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Summary
- Abstract:
- These records document the history of the Business and Professional Women's Club of Schenectady, NY.
- Extent:
- 21.92 cubic ft.
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Business and Professional Women's Club of Schenectady, New York Records, 1927-2011. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the BPW Club of Schenectady, New York Records).
Background
- Scope and Content:
These records document the history of the Business and Professional Women's (BPW) Club of Schenectady, NY. The collection includes financial documents, meeting minutes, news clippings, publications, events and programs, scrapbooks detailing the Club's activities and accomplishments, and photographs. The collection also includes records retained by Club members involved in BPW activities at the district and state levels.
- Biographical / Historical:
The Schenectady Business and Professional Women's Club was federated on May 11, 1927 at what is now Schenectady County Community College. Founded on July 15, 1919, the Business and Professional Women's Club was financed through a federal grant established by the War Department to help professional women organizations. According to its vision statement it strives to be "the premier organization of women serving women...an active and inclusive club that fosters economic self-sufficiency, professional mentorship and resources, and a diverse network of members supporting each other, the community and those new to the area." There were 51 charter members, and Ella Magill Talbot served as the first president of the organization. In 1936, the Schenectady Club became incorporated into the New York State, National, and International Federations of Business and Professional Women's Clubs.
Currently the Schenectady Business and Professional Women's Club holds monthly meetings where members, "grow professionally, explore career strategies, and advocate for women regarding important social issues." The Business and Professional Women's Club also helps promote the elimination of gender discrimination in employment and equal pay. Some of the events that the Club hosts include, a fashion show, guest speakers, and a celebration of the woman of the year from their membership. The Club also offers scholarships to women who are high school seniors in Schenectady County and women over twenty-five who are returning to their studies to promote women in their pursuit to receive a higher education.
- Acquisition information:
- Members Judy Schultz, Jean Osterhout, and Catherine Raycroft donated materials for the collection in a series of four accessions in 2006-2007 .
- Processing information:
Processed in 2021 by Amanda Greenwood.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged alphabetically.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
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- ACCESS:
- The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this collection is unrestricted.
- 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, Business and Professional Women's Club of Schenectady, New York Records, 1927-2011. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the BPW Club of Schenectady, New York Records).