MS 89 - American Association of University Women, Bowling Green Branch

Title	MS 89 - American Association of University Women, Bowling Green Branch
Introduction	The materials within the collection of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) date from 1938 – 2009. The initial donation of the records to the Center for Archival Collections was made in March 1980. The collection was transferred by Ann Bowers, Curator of Manuscripts, with the cooperation of Branch President Helene Weinberger, and the members of the Executive Board. Additional records are added to the collection as they are designated inactive by the Branch Executive Board. In 2014, a large donation of materials from the estate of AAUW member Joan Gordon included several items that were relevant to the collection. These items comprise the majority of the 2014 addition. The records of the Branch (4 linear feet) consist of branch minutes, membership records, correspondence, scrapbooks, annual reports and newsletters, as well as publications and annual reports from the Ohio Division, the Northeast Central Regional Division and the National AAUW. Additional (more current) records will be added to the collection as they are designated inactive by the Branch Executive Board. Literary and property rights have been dedicated to the public and duplication is permitted for the purposes of preservation and scholarly research. The collection was processed and the register drafted by Ann Bowers in July 1980. The most recent addition to the collection was processed by Graduate Archival Assistant Rebecca Denes in October 2014.
Agency History	The American Association of University Women (AAUW) was founded in 1882 to pen the doors of education to women and to unite alumnae of different institutions for practical educational work. Today through its program, AAUW enables members to continue their intellectual growth, to further the advancement of women and to discharge their special responsibility to society. The AAUW branch is the basic unit of the Association in a community. The branches are organized by state and regional divisions with the National Office staff (Washington, D.C.) providing guidance to the branches and divisions concerning the study of issues and actions to be taken. The basic aspects of AAUW include: Development of a study-action program under four Topics (chosen each biennium) relating to the basic areas of Association interest-Community Problems, Cultural Interests, Education, and World Problems. Presentation of the viewpoint of women university graduates to other organizations, institutions, and government agencies whose concerns relate to the AAUW program; also cooperation with a score or more of national organizations with similar interests. Maintenance of a roster of women qualified for public service and support for qualified women for policy-making positions. Promotion of professional opportunities for women in higher education. Support for a legislative program, voted by members in convention, including items concerning rights of the individual and social, educational and foreign policy. Maintenance of a Fellowship Program, which through the AAUW Educational Foundation offers monetary awards to, gifted women scholars. Specifically, the Bowling Green Branch, organized in 1938, has been an active organization within Bowling Green community life. Administered by an executive board comprised of the officers and chairs of the study topics and interest groups, the Branch holds monthly general meetings, in which programs are offered on various educational, cultural, political, and international topics. The study and special interest groups provide forums for educational discussions and planned actions. Some of these actions which have been implemented in the history of this Branch include recommending children's movies to be shown by area theaters, assisting in the supervising of Civil Defense, local school support, actively supporting BGSU's bid to become an accredited university for AAUW membership, high school scholarships, and cooperation with the League of Women Voters to provide voter education on candidates and issues. Money-raising events have included an annual book sale along with calendar and stationery sales with the proceeds going toward the AAUW Educational Foundation.
Scope and Content	The records of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Bowling Green Branch (1938 - 2009) are fairly extensive in regards to branch business. The meeting minutes document the activities of the executive board as well as the programs, study groups, and community service projects performed by the branch. These records are nearly complete and begin in 1938, the year of branch establishment. Branch correspondence (1942 – 2007) regarding membership, speakers and programs, community and fund-raising activities, and actions of the executive board is followed by incoming correspondence from the Ohio Division (1969 – 1983) and the National AAUW (1971 – 1983). This incoming correspondence concerns state and national AAUW projects and programs, constitution and by-law changes, and the Educational Foundation. The annual reports to the Ohio Division and National AAUW (1951 – 1984) contain information on membership statistics, programs, study group topics and other yearly activities. The reports are written in a narrative format until the 1970s, after which they transition to statistical information. Scrapbooks (1947 – 1951, 1960 – 1963) and news clippings (1940s – 2000s) provide detailed information on programs, fund-raising activities, and community service projects undertaken by the branch. The yearbooks (1951 – 2009) contain information on officers, membership, and programs held each year. The newsletters (1943 – 2007, earlier issues are very scattered), by-laws and policy statements (1938 – 2006), and files on programs and study groups (1943, 1967, 1969 – 1990) complete this part of the collection. In addition to Branch business, the collection contains information on the Ohio Division, Northeast Central Division, and National AAUW. These records, dating from the 1940s through the 2000s, include annual and biennial meeting programs and reports, newsletters, the AAUW Journal, charters and by-laws, and miscellaneous publications designed to assist the Branches and Divisions. These records follow the Branch records in arrangement and are filed by division.
Series Description	PROCEEDINGS ANNUAL MEETINGS/REPORTS (Ohio Division). 1952 – 1961, 1966 – 1973, 1975, 1983, 1992 - 2002 Arranged chronologically Includes annual reports of division officers, minutes of annual meetings, financial and membership reports, study group reports, programs for annual meetings. BIENNIAL CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS/PROGRAMS (Northeast Central Division). 1962, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976. Arranged chronologically Includes speeches, programs, Bowling Green Branch delegates' write-ups. BIENNIAL CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS/PROGRAMS (National AAUW). 1965, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1977. Arranged chronologically Includes reports of national officers, administrative staff, committee chairs, area representatives, staff associates of AAUW and AAUW Educational Foundation. Program contains daily convention activities, resolutions and amendments, legislative program. DIRECTORIES (Ohio Division). 1941-1999 (scattered). Arranged chronologically Includes officer's names and addresses, branch officers and addresses, state division constitution and by-laws. LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS (National AAUW). 1971, 1973, 1979-1985. Arranged chronologically Includes reports on legislative issues and activities of National AAUW drawn up for biennial convention. MEMBERSHIP POLICY (National AAUW). 1969-1979. Arranged chronologically Includes criteria for membership in AAUW. MEMBERSHIP RECORDS. 1938 – 2009, n.d. Arranged chronologically Includes lists of branch board members and members with some biographical information including names and addresses, degree earned, and university attended. MINUTES. January 1938-May 2000. Arranged chronologically Includes both board and general meeting minutes from 1938-1946. From 1947 -present, general meeting minutes are not kept; instead meeting activities are documented through newsclippings. Minutes include election of officers and appointment of chairs, programs held, board actions, financial reports, civic and fund-raising projects. YEARBOOKS. 1951 – 2009 Arranged chronologically Includes list of members, officers and programs to be held during year. CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDENCE (General). 1942 – 1958, 1968 – 2007, n.d. Arranged chronologically Includes branch correspondence regarding membership, business with other community/civic groups and other AAUW branches, speakers and programs, issues, board activities, illness/death of members. CORRESPONDENCE (from Ohio Division). 1969-1971, June 1971-April 1977, 1980-1981, 1983. Arranged chronologically Includes correspondence involving constitution and by-laws, state projects, fellowship, foundation, programs and issues, speakers, study groups. CORRESPONDENCE (from National AAUW). May 1971-February 1978, 1983. Arranged chronologically Includes correspondence on resolutions, reports, procedures, projects, lobbying activities of National AAUW. REPORTS ANNUAL REPORTS (to Ohio Division). 1967-1970, 1972-1980, 1982. Arranged chronologically Includes branch membership statistics, programs, study group activities. BRANCH PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL REPORT (National/Regional/State Division). 1951-1975, 1977-1982, 1984. Arranged chronologically Includes branch membership statistics, programs, study group activities. GREAT LAKES BASIN TASK FORCE REPORT TO BIENNIAL CONVENTION OF NORTHEAST CENTRAL DIVISION. April 1974. Contains report of task force on Great Lakes environment-studies and actions taken-five state project of AAUW state divisions and local branches. REPORTS ON PROJECTS AND STUDY TOPICS. 1943, 1967, 1969-1981, 1988-1990. Arranged by topic and chronologically. Includes projects on abuse of the elderly and AIDS as well as other topics. LEGAL DOCUMENTS CHARTER AND BY-LAWS (National AAUW). 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1989. Arranged chronologically Includes articles on establishment of AAUW, membership criteria, dues, financial reporting, officers and responsibilities, regional, state divisions and branches, nominations and elections. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 1938 – 2007, n.d. Arranged chronologically Includes articles establishing the branch name, purpose, membership criteria, financial rules, officers and duties, elections, committees, quorum. POLICY STATEMENTS. 1952-1986, 1988, 1991, n.d. Arranged chronologically Includes specific rules on branch elections, programs, study groups, dues, guests, remembrances. SCRAPBOOKS AND SCRAPBOOK MATERIALS SCRAPBOOKS. 1947-1951, 1960-1961, 1962-1963. Arranged chronologically (wrapped volumes). Includes newsclippings and programs on branch yearly activities. NEWSCLIPPINGS. 1944 – 1946, 1960s – 2000s, n.d. Arranged chronologically Miscellaneous news articles on branch activities. PRINTED MATERIAL AAUW JOURNAL/GRADUATE WOMAN. 1959-1969, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1983-1985. Arranged chronologically Contains articles, information from convention, International Federation of University Women, branch, state and regional division news. BRANCH NEWSLETTERS 1943 - 2007 Arranged chronologically by type Issues of the club bulletin and “AAUW Focus” newsletters. They include news of meetings, study groups, activities of members, new members. Issues from earlier decades are scattered while the 1990s – 2000s are nearly a complete run. OHIO DIVISION NEWSLETTERS. 1941 – 2004 Arranged chronologically “Bulletin,” “Ohio Bulletin,” “Ohio Leader in Action,” “Ohio LEADS,” and “Ohio Orbit” newsletters. There are no complete runs of these issues and dates are very scattered. GENERAL DIRECTOR'S LETTER (NATIONAL AAUW). 1960-1970. Arranged chronologically Contains information and guidelines for programs, study groups, and committees, Membership and finances aimed at state divisions and local branches. PUBLICATIONS-MISCELLANEOUS (OHIO DIVISION). Various dates. Arranged alphabetically by title. Includes publications on history of Ohio Division, status of women in Ohio, educational planning/community service, educational foundation (biographical sketches of women honored), promotional brochures and aids to Branches for programming and administration. PUBLICATIONS-MISCELLANEOUS (NATIONAL AAUW). Various dates. Arranged alphabetically by title. Includes publications on guides for branch leaders concerning leadership, developing power, techniques of good programs, community change, educational foundation and promotional/informational brochures on AAUW and the International Federation of University Women. PHOTOGRAPHS 1970s – 2000s. Arranged chronologically Positive prints of varying sizes depict branch members at various local, state, and national events. VIDEOTAPES 1993, 1995, n.d. Includes presentation to local branch by Ann Imbrie, tapes produced by national AAUW.
Inventory	Box 1 Folders Minutes, Jan. 1938-May 1941 Minutes, June 1941-Oct. 1946 Minutes, Nov. 1946-Nov. 1952 Minutes, Jan. 1953-May 1957 Minutes, Sept. 1957-June 1962 Minutes, Sept. 1962-May 1966 Minutes, Aug. 1966-May 1969 Box 2 Folders Minutes, Sept. 1969-July 1972 Minutes, Sept. 1972-June 1974 Minutes, Sept. 1974-June 1976 Minutes, Sept. 1976-June 1978 Minutes, Sept. 1978-Nov. 1985, Jan. 1986-September 1988 (missing May 1985 Board minutes and Mar. 1984 general meeting minutes) Minutes, October 1988-May 2000 Board membership, 1938-1959, 1967-1968,1979-1982 Membership lists, 1941-1959, 1961-1963, 1967, n.d. Box 3 Folders Yearbooks, 1950-1958 Yearbooks, 1960-1968 Yearbooks, 1969-1974 Yearbooks, 1975-1999 Correspondence, Oct. 1942 - Nov.1958 (scattered) Correspondence, Dec. 1968 - Dec. 1975 Correspondence, Feb. 1976 - 1983, 1987-1989, 1991-1995 Treasurer's Ledger, 1938-1947 Box 4 Folders Treasurer's Ledger, 1938-1962 Correspondence (Ohio Division), 1969-1971, June 1971 - Sept. 1975 Correspondence (Ohio Division), Oct. 1975 - Apr. 1977,1980-1981, 1983 Correspondence (National AAUW), May 1971-Feb.1978, 1983 Annual Reports to Ohio Division, 1967-1970, 1972-1980,1982 Branch President's annual report, 1951-1960 Branch President's annual report, 1961-1975, 1977-1982,1984 Branch Awards, 1984, 1988 Treasurer's Report - includes audit, July 1963-June 1980 Treasurer's Report - includes audit, Sept. 1980-May 1999 Box 5 Folders Bowling Green Branch bylaws, 1938-1989 Bowling Green Branch policy statements, 1952-1979, 1983,1986, 1988, 1991, n.d. Newsclippings, 1944-1946 Newsclippings, 1970-1985, 1991-1993 Programs/study topic files, 1943, 1967, 1969-1980, 1991-1993 Signs promoting AAUW book sale, n.d. Bowling Green Branch newsletter, Nov. 1943-Nov. 1969 50th anniversary luncheon, 1988 Photographs, 1976, 1979, 1983, 1992 Box 6 Folders The Care and Abuse of the Elderly Project Scrapbook, 1980-1981 The Care and Abuse of the Elderly Project Scrapbook, 1981 No Not Me Workshop - Assault and Crimes Against the Older Adults, 1988 AIDS Prevention in Adolescents Scrapbook and Videotape, 1990 AIDS Prevention in Adolescents Planning, Files, 1989-1990 Box 7 Folders Ohio Division-Aids for Branch Programming/Aids Branch Administration, Spr. 1967-Oct. 1965 Ohio Division Annual meetings and reports, 1952-1961 Ohio Division Annual meetings and reports, 1966-1969 Ohio Division Annual meetings and reports, 1970-1973, 1975, 1983, 1992 Ohio Division Building Branch Programs, 1960 Ohio Division Bulletin, Nov. 1941, Dec. 1942, 1972-1975, 1983-1985 (scattered) Ohio Division Community Survey on Status of Women, 1979 Ohio Division Directories, 1941-1943, 1944-1947 Ohio Division Directories, 1950-1959 (scattered) Box 8 Folders Ohio Division - Directories, 1960-1964 Ohio Division - Directories, 1970-1971, 1972-1974 Ohio Division - Directories/Yearbooks, 1975-1977, 1978-1984, 1990-1999 (sc.) Ohio Division - Educational Background Planning and Community Service, 1978-1979 Ohio Division - History, 1949, 1974, 1999 Ohio Division - Educational Foundation - Names Honored, 1975-1976 Ohio Division - President's Conference Program, July 1976 Ohio Division - Promotional Brochure 1975, n.d. Ohio Division - Silver Anniversary Convention Program/Report, Apr. - May 1949 Ohio Division - Source Book 1976 Ohio Division - Techniques of Administration, n.d. Ohio Division - Workshop/Intergroup Relations Program, June-July (1949?) Ohio Division - Membership Mentors 1982-1983 Northeast Central Division - Biennial Convention Proceedings/Programs, 1962, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976 Northeast Central Division - BG Branch Delegates Report on Biennial Convention, 1970, 1972 Northeast Central Division - Report on Great Lakes Basin Task Force, Apr. 1974 Box 9 Folders National AAUW-Action is Our Bag - a working guide to planned community change, 1969 National AAUW-Biennial Convention reports 1965 National AAUW-Biennial Convention reports 1967 National AAUW-Biennial Convention reports 1969 National AAUW-Biennial Convention reports 1971 National AAUW-Biennial Convention reports 1971 National AAUW-Biennial Convention report 1977 National AAUW-Charter and By-Laws 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1989 National AAUW-Directory for reaching minority and women's groups, 1979 National AAUW-Directory of officers, staff, committees, Oct. 1974 National AAUW-Educational Foundation - names honored, 1971-1974 National AAUW-Educational Foundation - names honored, 1974-1978 National AAUW - Facts about the International Federation of University Women/Newsletters, 1969, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983 National AAUW - Foundation Information 1969, 1970-1983 (scattered) National AAUW - General Director's Letter June, Nov. 1960 Box 10 Folders National AAUW - General Director's letter, Feb., Apr. Nov., 1961 National AAUW - General Director's letter, Feb., Apr. Sept. 1962 National AAUW - General Director's letter, Apr. 1963 National AAUW - General Director's letter, Feb., Apr., Sept. 1964 National AAUW - General Director's letter, Feb., Apr., Sept. 1965 National AAUW - General Director's letter, Feb., Apr., Sept. 1966 National AAUW - General Director's letter, Feb., Apr., Sept. 1967 National AAUW - General Director's letter, Feb., Apr., Sept. 1968 National AAUW - General Director's letter, Feb., Apr., Sept. 1969 National AAUW - General Director's letter, Feb., Apr. 1970 National AAUW - Journal, Oct. 1959 National AAUW - Journal, Jan., Mar., May, Oct. 1960 Box 11 Folders National AAUW - Journal, Jan., Mar., May, Oct. 1961 National AAUW - Journal, Jan., Mar., Oct. 1962 National AAUW - Journal, Mar. 1963, May 1965, Mar. 1967, May 1969 National AAUW - Journal/Graduate Woman, Mar. 1977, 1980, 1981, 1983-1985 National AAUW - Leadership Handbook, 1965 National AAUW - Leadership Handbook, 1970 National AAUW - Leadership Handbook, 1977 National AAUW - Legislative Program Fact Sheet/Program and Resolutions, 1971, 1979-1981, 1981-1983, 1983-1985 National AAUW - Legislative History and Policy Notes, 1973, 1983 National AAUW - Membership Policy brochures, 1969-1979 National AAUW - Power Quotient Bag - Working Guide for Developing Power, 1970 National AAUW - Promotional Brochures, 1964, 1969, 1970s-1983 Box 12 Folders National AAUW - techniques and strategies for successful action program, 1976 National AAUW - techniques for organizational effectiveness, 1973 State Attorney General (Ohio) - Task Force on Domestic Violence Report, n.d. Backstage at the United Nations/United Nations Decade, 1978, 1975-1985 National AAUW - Planning calendar, 1978-1979, 1979-1980 National AAUW - Questions and Answers About Area Representatives, n.d. National AAUW - Sampling: Effective Volunteer Projects, June 1979 National AAUW - Dynamic Learning: Releasing Human Potential, 1973 National AAUW - Human Potential Catalog: AAUW Projects and Methods for the Learning Implosion, 1974 National AAUW - Topic Guide, 1975-1977 National AAUW - Program Guide, 1977-1979 National AAUW - Program Guide, 1979-1981 National AAUW - Leader in Action, Fall 1981-Fall 1984 National AAUW - Action Alert, 1982-1984, 1990 National AAUW - Branch Leaders Handbook, 1982, 1988 Oversize Box 1 Folders Scrapbook, 1940-1951 Scrapbook, 1960-1961 Scrapbook, 1962-1963 Oversize Box 2 Folders Videotape-Ann Imbrie presentation, June 1993 Speaking Out for Justice-AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, 1995 AAUW Vision, Voice, Victory, 1993 The Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy The State's Response to DeRolph: Too Little, Too Late, n.d.