Archives and Special Collections
Collection Summary | ||
| Title | American Association of University Women of Colorado Collection | |
| Dates (Inclusive) | 1898-2005 | |
| Abstract | Founded in 1898 as the Colorado Branch of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (ACA) to increase enrollment of women in colleges and universities. When the ACA merged with the Southern Association of College Women in 1921 to form the American Association of University Women, the Colorado Branch was named the Denver Branch. Between 1915 and 1976, 31 additional branches were established statewide, which formed the Colorado Division. In 1991 the Colorado Division was renamed the American Association of University Women of Colorado, although it is more commonly referred to as the Colorado AAUW by its members. The AAUW of Colorado has been active in public health services, public school finance, services to the elderly, equal rights, and women's studies research. | |
| Collection Number | MSS-037 | |
| Size | 30.0 linear ft. (as of 1996) | |
| Repository | Archives and Special Collections, Auraria Library. | |
| Language(s) | English | |
Founded in 1898 as the Colorado Branch of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (ACA) to increase enrollment of women in colleges and universities. When the ACA merged with the Southern Association of College Women in 1921 to form the American Association of University Women, the Colorado Branch was named the Denver Branch. Between 1915 and 1976, 31 additional branches were established statewide, which formed the Colorado Division. In 1991 the Colorado Division was renamed the American Association of University Women of Colorado, although it is more commonly referred to as the Colorado AAUW by its members. The AAUW of Colorado has been active in public health services, public school finance, services to the elderly, equal rights, and women's studies research.
Includes organizational documents, legal papers, minutes, reports, correspondence, financial reports, membership lists, grant applications, programs, branch histories, publications, photographs, scrapbooks, and yearbooks.
The collection is open for research.
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
American Association of University Women of Colorado Collection, Auraria Library, Archives and Special Collections.
AAUW of Colorado material was donated in 1989 by the state organization and its branches. Material from the Denver Public Library Western History Department in 1990. Periodic future transfers of materials are anticipated. Printed descriptive guide and electronic database available in repository and at the listed URL.
Sabin, Florence Rena, 1871-1953.
Women--Colorado--Societies and clubs.