American Association of University Women Norfolk Branch A Guide to the American Association of University Women, Norfolk Branch (AAUW) Records MG 74

A Guide to the American Association of University Women, Norfolk Branch (AAUW) Records MG 74


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Norfolk, VA 23529
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Tonia Graves

Repository
ODU Community Collections
Identification
MG 74
Title
American Association of University Women, Norfolk Branch (AAUW) Records circa 1902-2000, undated Date acquired: 04/28/2000
URL:
Archon Finding Aid location
Quantity
14.80 Linear Feet
Quantity
13 Hollinger document cases and 9 oversized boxes boxes
Creator
American Association of University Women. Norfolk Branch
Language
English .
Abstract
The AAUW is a national organization that promotes education and equity for all women and girls. The Norfolk Branch began as a college club in 1902, then joined the AAUW in 1921. The collection spans the years 1902 to 1999 and includes meeting minutes, annual reports, publications, information about branch activities and scrapbooks.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Norfolk Branch of the American Association of University Women Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Source of Acquisition

Mary Wright Thrasher

Method of Acquisition

Gift. Accession #A2000-4


Biographical or Historical Information

The roots of the Norfolk branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) can be traced to December 10, 1902, when ten women met in Norfolk, Virginia. to form the College Club of Norfolk. The purpose of this group was to support higher education for women. The requirement for membership was a minimum of one year of college at any Association of Collegiate Alumnae (ACA) approved college. In 1918, the College Club of Norfolk united with the Southern Association of College Women (SACW) and became part of the AAUW as a result of the 1921 merge of the SACW and the ACA. In 1922 the first national convention of the AAUW was held in Kansas City, Missouri and a representative from the Norfolk branch was in attendance.

One of first projects for the branch was creating a scholarship for women to attend an approved college. In 1909, Miss Nettie Sterling of Gloucester, Virginia received the first scholarship. In 1922, Miss Cherry Nottingham, referred to as the "Branch's intellectual core," joined the AAUW and in later years this scholarship became known as the Cherry Nottingham scholarship.

In the 1920s, the Norfolk branch of the AAUW joined national AAUW efforts to purchase a gram of radium to present to Madame Curie as a gift of American women on the occasion of Curie's visit to the United States.

The Norfolk branch of the AAUW was among the first racially integrated women's organizations. Other major interests of the branch over the years have been pre-schools, nurseries, daycare centers, poverty, school integration, civil rights, and international relations. Men are also admitted to the Norfolk branch of the AAUW on the basis of their educational qualifications.

More information about the American Association of University Women, Norfolk Branch can be found on their website.

Note written by Tonia Graves

Scope and Contents

The collection contains information about the history and organization of the American Association of University Women, Norfolk Branch. Included in the records are meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, conference brochures, branch reports, and other publications by and about the organization.

Arrangement Note

The collection is organized into twelve series: Series I: History; Series II: Organization; Series III: Minutes; Series IV: Reports; Series V: Issues/Activities; Series VI: Annual Conventions; Series VII: Handbooks; Series VIII: Yearbooks; Series IX: Publications; Series X: Miscellaneous; Series XI: Promotional Materials; and Series: XII. Scrapbooks.

Subjects and Indexing Terms


Container List

Series I
Series I: History
circa 1949-1999, undated
Scope and Contents

This series contains historical information for both the National and Norfolk organizations of the AAUW.

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Series II
Series II: Organization
circa 1935-1999, undated
Scope and Contents

This series contains records related to the organization of the branch. The series consists of membership material, bylaws and policies, as well as financial information.

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Series III
Series III: Minutes
circa 1902-1999
Scope and Contents

This series contains minutes, both bound and loose, of the Norfolk branch.

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Series IV
Series IV: Branch Reports
1940-1996
Scope and Contents

This series contains annual, committee, and president's reports for the branch.

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Series V
Series V: Issues/Activities
1936-1982, undated
Scope and Contents

This series describes issues and activities championed by the AAUW such as education, daycare, and women in the workplace.

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Series VI
Series VI: Annual Conventions
1948-1995
Scope and Contents

This series contains brochures from the Virginia Division's annual conventions.

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Series VII
Series VII: Handbooks
1970-2000
Scope and Contents

This series consists of handbooks of the Norfolk branch. Each handbooks includes information about branch members, a calendar of events, and updates regarding scholarship recipients.

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Series VIII
Series VIII: Yearbooks
1951-1970
Scope and Contents

This series contains the yearbooks of the Norfolk branch. Similar to the handbooks, the yearbooks contain information about branch members, a calendar of events, and updates regarding membership dues.

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Series IX
Series IX: Publications
1942-2000, undated
Scope and Contents

This series contains newsletters and other publications concerning the AAUW, both nationally and locally.

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Series X
Series X: Miscellaneous
circa 1950-1999
Scope and Contents

This series contains miscellaneous newspaper clippings, photographs, and research materials

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Series XI
Series XI: Promotional Materials
undated
Scope and Contents

This series consists of AAUW stationery, letterhead, and merchandise catalogs.

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Series XII
Series XII: Scrapbooks
1949-1970
Scope and Contents

This series contains scrapbooks documenting various activities of the Norfolk branch throughout the year.

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