American Association of University Women Records, SHM MS-4
1946-present
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American Association of University Women Records, SHM MS-4
1946-present
SHM MS-4
Creator:
American Association of University Women
Title:
American Association of University Women Records
Inclusive Dates:
1946 - present
Quantity:
1946 - present
Abstract:
The American Association of University Women Records (AAUW) contains administrative records,
membership records, publications, scrapbooks, and photographs documenting the activities of the organization.
Identification:
SHM MS-4
Language:
English.
Repository:
Sharlot Hall Museum
Library & Archives
415 West Gurley Street
Prescott, Arizona 86301
Phone: (928)445-3122 ext. 14
Web Site: http://www.sharlot.org/library-archives/
Biographical Note
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) was founded in the United States in 1881,
and aimed to advance “equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.”
Throughout it’s time, the national AAUW has advocated for public policy, organized conferences
and community programs, and spearheaded voter education campaigns. Additionally, they raise funds
for fellowships, grants, awards, and legal advocacy.
The organization was first introduced in Arizona in 1946. The focus for the association was to bring
together university-educated women to promote education in American life. On March 12, 1949, twenty-two
women met at the home of Mrs. W. J. Oliver to organize a branch of the AAUW in Prescott. The meeting and
tea included Mildred B. Sagre, Dean of Women at Arizona State College in Tempe and the state AAUW president.
Mrs. Al Kulhane was elected president of the new branch and a by-laws committee was appointed.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of administrative records, membership records, publications, scrapbooks, and
photographs from the years 1946-2005. This is an ongoing accession.
System of Arrangement
The collection is arranged in the following series:
Unpublished and published manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to
publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the
copyright holder. The Sharlot Hall Museum may not own copyright to all parts of
this collection. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to
publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the
record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors).
The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the State of Arizona and the
Sharlot Hall Museum - this includes its Board of Trustee officers, employees,
outside contractors, and agents from and against all claims made by person
asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
Controlled Access Terms
Personal Name(s)
Kulhane, Mrs. Al
Sage, Mildred
Corporate Name(s)
American Association of University Women
American Association of University Women. Arizona Division
The American Association of University Women records was donated by the group in 1999.
Accruals were made in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2013. Further accruals are expected.
The collection was assigned the following accession numbers: Accession Numbers – 99.166;
2005.140; 2007.104; 2008.219; 2009.063; 2012.102; and 2013.132.
Preferred Citation
American Association of University Women Records, SHM MS-4. Sharlot Hall Museum Library & Archives.
