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University Women of Kent State University records
Special Collections and Archives
University Women of Kent State University records
Special Collections and Archives
University Women of Kent State University records
- Repository: Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
- Title: University Women of Kent State University records
- Inclusive Date(s): 1964-1988
- Author: Finding aid prepared by Edith Serkownek
- Creation: Finding aid encoded by Edith Serkownek using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2017
- Origination: University Women of Kent State University
- Extent: 3 cubic feet (4 boxes = 3 record storage boxes and 1 document case)
- Physical Location: 11th floor
- Finding Aid Identifier: OhKeUSC0184
- Abstract: This collection, dating from 1964-1988, consists of the organizational records of the University Women of Kent State University and includes minutes, directories, yearbooks, scrapbooks and activity and program records.
- Language(s): The records are in English
History of University Women of Kent State University
University Women of Kent State University was founded in 1964 when the Faculty Women's Club of Kent State University (1913-1964) and the Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University (circa 1933-1964) merged. The organization was open to both women faculty and administrators and faculty and administrators' wives. Organizational activities encompassed a regular calendar of social activities including coffees, suppers, and speakers. Additionally, the organization operated the Newcomers Group, which was open to organizational members during their first two years of residency. The Newcomers Group sponsored programs and services to welcome women new to the Kent State University community.
Scope and Content
The University Women of Kent State University records span the years 1964-1988 and include minutes, directories, yearbooks, scrapbooks and activity and program records.
Statement of Arrangement
The University Women of Kent State University records are divided into the following series:
- Series 1: Business Records and Minutes
- Series 2: Correspondence
- Series 3: Directories, Yearbooks and Publications
- Series 4: Programs and Events
- Series 5: Scrapbooks
- Series 6: Newcomers Group Records
- Series 7: National Association of University Dames
Related Material
The Faculty Women's Club of Kent State University merged with the Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University to form the University Women of Kent State University in 1964. See the Faculty Women's Club of Kent State University records and the Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University records for information about these organizations.
Preferred Citation
University Women of Kent State University records. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Acquisition Information
Material relating to the University Women of Kent State University was given to the Kent State University Special Collections and Archives in 1978, 1980, 1984 and 1996 by various officers and associates of the organization.
Controlled-access Headings
The following topics are found in this collection:
- Subjects:
- University Women of Kent State University -- Archives
- Kent State University -- Societies, etc. -- History
- Women -- Societies and clubs -- History -- 20th century
- College teachers -- Social networks -- Ohio -- Kent -- History
- College teachers' spouses -- Social networks -- Ohio -- Kent -- History
- College administrators -- Social networks -- Ohio -- Kent -- History
- College administrators' spouses -- Social networks -- Ohio -- Kent -- History
- Women -- Ohio -- Kent -- History -- 20th century
- Functions:
- Societies and clubs -- Management
- Occupations:
- College teachers
- College teachers' spouses
- College administrators
- College administrators' spouses
- Material Types:
- Minutes (Records)
- Records (Documents)
- Business correspondence
- Directories
- Yearbooks
- Publications
- Programs (Publications)
- Scrapbooks
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Business Records and Minutes, 1964-1987
- Box 1 / Folder 1
- Founding meeting announcement with proposed constitution and by-laws, May 1964
- Box 1 / Folder 2
- Constitutions and by-laws, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1977 and undated
- Box 1 / Folder 3
- Membership lists and dues ledger, 1973-1974
- Box 1 / Folder 4
- Membership lists and dues ledger, 1974-1975
- Box 1 / Folder 5
- Membership lists and dues ledger, 1975-1976
- Box 1 / Folder 6
- Meeting minutes, 1964
- Box 1 / Folder 7
- Meeting minutes, 1965
- Box 1 / Folder 8
- Meeting minutes, 1966
- Box 1 / Folder 9
- Meeting minutes, 1967
- Box 1 / Folder 10
- Meeting minutes, 1968
- Box 1 / Folder 11
- Meeting minutes, 1969
- Box 1 / Folder 12
- Meeting minutes, 1970
- Box 1 / Folder 13
- Meeting minutes, 1971
- Box 1 / Folder 14
- Meeting minutes, 1972
- Box 1 / Folder 15
- Meeting minutes, 1973
- Box 1 / Folder 16
- Meeting minutes, 1974
- Box 1 / Folder 17
- Meeting minutes, 1975
- Box 1 / Folder 18
- Meeting minutes, 1976
- Box 1 / Folder 19
- Meeting minutes, 1977
- Box 1 / Folder 20
- Meeting minutes, 1978
- Box 1 / Folder 21
- Meeting minutes, 1979
- Box 1 / Folder 22
- Meeting minutes, 1980
- Box 1 / Folder 23
- Meeting minutes, 1981
- Box 1 / Folder 24
- Meeting minutes, 1982
- Box 1 / Folder 25
- Meeting minutes, 1983
- Box 1 / Folder 26
- Meeting minutes, 1984
- Box 1 / Folder 27
- Meeting minutes, 1985
- Box 1 / Folder 28
- Meeting minutes, 1986
- Box 1 / Folder 29
- Meeting minutes, 1987
- Box 1 / Folder 30
- Membership survey report, 1974-1975
Series 2: Correspondence, 1965-1984
- Box 1 / Folder 31
- Correspondence to members, 1965-1984
- Box 1 / Folder 32
- Correspondence received, 1965-1972
Series 3: Directories, Yearbooks and Publications, 1964-1965 to 1981-1982
- Box 2 / Folder 1
- Directories and yearbooks, 1964-1965
- Box 2 / Folder 2
- Directories and yearbooks, 1965-1966
- Box 2 / Folder 3
- Directories and yearbooks, 1966-1967
- Box 2 / Folder 4
- Directories and yearbooks, 1967-1968
- Box 2 / Folder 5
- Directories and yearbooks, 1968-1969
- Box 2 / Folder 6
- Directories and yearbooks, 1969-1970
- Box 2 / Folder 7
- Directories and yearbooks, 1970-1971
- Box 2 / Folder 8
- Directories and yearbooks, 1971-1972
- Box 2 / Folder 9
- Directories and yearbooks, 1972-1973
- Box 2 / Folder 10
- Directories and yearbooks, 1973-1974
- Box 2 / Folder 11
- Directories and yearbooks, 1974-1975
- Box 2 / Folder 12
- Directories and yearbooks, 1975-1976
- Box 2 / Folder 13
- Directories and yearbooks, 1976-1977
- Box 2 / Folder 14
- Directories and yearbooks, 1977-1978
- Box 2 / Folder 15
- Directories and yearbooks, 1978-1979
- Box 2 / Folder 16
- Directories and yearbooks, 1979-1980
- Box 2 / Folder 17
- Directories and yearbooks, 1980-1981
- Box 2 / Folder 18
- Directories and yearbooks, 1981-1982
- Box 2 / Folder 19
- Cookbook, Our Very Own, 1969-1970
- Box 2 / Folder 20
- Newsletters, 1965, 1979 and undated
- Box 2 / Folder 21
- Stationary, blank, undated
Series 4: Programs and Events, 1964-1986
- Box 2 / Folder 22
- Programs and events, 1964
- Box 2 / Folder 23
- Programs and events, 1965
- Box 2 / Folder 24
- Programs and events, 1966
- Box 2 / Folder 25
- Programs and events, 1967
- Box 2 / Folder 26
- Programs and events, 1968
- Box 2 / Folder 27
- Programs and events, 1969
- Box 2 / Folder 28
- Programs and events, 1970
- Box 2 / Folder 29
- Programs and events, 1971
- Box 2 / Folder 30
- Programs and events, 1972
- Box 2 / Folder 31
- Programs and events, 1973
- Box 2 / Folder 32
- Programs and events, 1974
- Box 2 / Folder 33
- Programs and events, 1975
- Box 2 / Folder 34
- Programs and events, 1976
- Box 2 / Folder 35
- Programs and events, 1977
- Box 2 / Folder 36
- Programs and events, 1978
- Box 2 / Folder 37
- Programs and events, 1979
- Box 2 / Folder 38
- Programs and events, 1980
- Box 2 / Folder 39
- Programs and events, 1981
- Box 2 / Folder 40
- Programs and events, 1982
- Box 2 / Folder 41
- Programs and events, 1983
- Box 2 / Folder 42
- Programs and events, 1984
- Box 2 / Folder 43
- Programs and events, 1985
- Box 2 / Folder 44
- Programs and events, 1986
- Box 2 / Folder 45
- Programs and events, undated
- Box 2 / Folder 46
- Programs and event planning and resources, 1960s-1980s
Series 5: Scrapbooks, 1964-1988
- Box 3 / Piece 1
- Scrapbook, 1964-1965
- Box 3 / Piece 2
- Scrapbook, 1973-1976
- Box 3 / Piece 3
- Scrapbook, 1976-1983
- Box 3 / Piece 4
- Scrapbook, 1983-1988
Series 6: Newcomers Group Records, 1964-1977
- Biography or History
- The Newcomers Group was sponsored by University Women of Kent State University, and was open to members of University Women who had arrived within the past two years. It's purpose was to help "newcomers feel welcome and become integrated int the University Community."
- Box 4 / Folder 1
- Newcomers, constitution and by-laws (proposed), undated
- Box 4 / Folder 2
- Newcomers, correspondence, 1967, 1971 and undated
- Box 4 / Folder 3
- Newcomers, meeting minutes, Miscellaneous dates 1964-1977
- Box 4 / Folder 4
- Newcomers, membership lists, 1965-1977
- Box 4 / Folder 5
- Newcomers, newspaper clippings and photographs, 1960s-1970s
- Box 4 / Folder 6
- Newcomers, programs and events, 1960s-1970s
Series 7: National Association of University Dames, 1966-1973
- Biography or History
- The University Women of Kent State University's president appointed sponsors for the local unit of the National Association of University Dames.
- Box 4 / Folder 7
- National Association of University Dames, history and programs, 1966-1968
