The Lexington branch AAUW records, circa 1936-1981 (predominant 1938-1943, 1954-1975)
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- The Lexington branch AAUW records, circa 1936-1981 (predominant 1938-1943, 1954-1975)
- Creator
- Lexington branch AAUW
- Extent
- 1.58 cubic feet (5 boxes)
- Subjects
- McVey, Frances Jewell, 1889-1945.
- Gifford, Chloe, 1900-1982.
- Blanding, Sarah, 1898-1985.
- Reed, Helen.
- University of Kentucky.
- American Association of University Women.
- Association of Collegiate Alumnae (U.S.)
- College Club (Lexington, Ky.)
- Lexington (Ky.)
- Berea (Ky.)
- Louisville (Ky.)
- Women -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
- Societies and clubs -- Kentucky -- Lexington
- Education -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
- Equal Rights amendment -- Kentucky.
- Universities and colleges -- Kentucky -- Lexington.
- Clippings
- Pamphlets
- Programs
- Arrangement
- This collection is arranged by subject in folders. Each subject is arranged chronologically.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- The American Association of University Women (AAUW) began as the Association of Collegiate Alumnae in Boston, 1881 with the express purpose of "unit[ing] alumnae of different institutions in 'practical educational work.'" The organization has offered scholarships and continuing education for women, funded arts and cultural activities, conducted research and published findings on social, women's and children's issues. On the political scene, the AAUW released a statement concerning the communist threat in 1953, urging caution in pursuing justice at the sacrifice of civil liberties. The organization was also an active proponent of the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts (1964 and 1965, respectively), and the Equal Rights Amendment.
- The Southeast Central Regional division included Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Kentucky during the time span of the collection.
- The Kentucky division consists of branches throughout the state working independently on local projects and as a whole towards state and national initiatives. The branches in this division meet annually.
- The Lexington branch began as the College Club in 1914, becoming a charter member of the Kentucky division of AAUW in 1925 under the sponsorship of Dr. Irene T. Meyer. Major projects of the Lexington branch have included sponsoring educational lectures, providing scholarships for area women, working in tandem with the Junior League to support the founding of the Lexington Children's Theatre, and sponsoring an annual antiques exhibition fundraiser. The branch re-formed as the Bluegrass Central branch in 2002 and now serves Lexington, Frankfort, and Midway.
- "AAUW Milestones," compiled by Ruth W. Tryon; "Early History of the Lexington Branch," Mrs. Carl W. Jones, Lexington branch historian; and the AAUW website.
- Scope and Content
- The Lexington branch AAUW records focus on the Kentucky division and Lexington branch activities of the organization, and also document some Southeast Central regional, and national activities. Materials include yearbooks, member and officer directories, newsletters, policies, conference and event programs, correspondence, meeting minutes, financial and committee reports, newspaper clippings, and photographs spanning the years 1936-1981.
- Prominent members represented in the collection include Frances Jewell McVey, Dean of Women at UK from 1921-1923 and wife of UK President Frank McVey. (Frances) McVey was a charter member of AAUW and served as president from 1914-1916 (College Club), then as Kentucky division president from 1937-1939. Also referenced are Chloe Gifford, Director of Community Services at UK, president of the Lexington branch from 1932-1934 and Kentucky division president 1944-1946, and Sarah Blanding, a faculty member and dean at UK and later president of Vassar College, who was an active member.
Contents of the Collection
AAUW history, 1946-1972
Lexington branch membership directories, 1936-1970
Kentucky division membership directories, 1976-1980
Kentucky division officer directories, including branches, 1938-1970
Lexington branch yearbooks, 1973-1979
Kentucky division yearbooks, other branches, 1960-1973
Policy: Kentucky division and Lexington branch, 1953-1973
Charter and by-laws, 1957-1977
Kentucky division bulletins and newsletters, 1937-1961
Kentucky division bulletins and newsletters, 1692-1978
Lexington branch bulletins, 1938-1975
Meeting minutes and treasurer's reports: Southeast Central region, 1938-1960
Meeting minutes and treasurer's reports: Kentucky division, 1937-1979
Treasurer's reports, Lexington branch, circa 1961-1980
Secretary's book (1), Lexington branch, 1933-1945
Secretary's book (1), Lexington branch, 1940-1950
Secretary's book (1), Lexington branch, September 1950 - May 1955
Secretary's book (1), Lexington branch, September 1955 - Oct. 1962
Secretary's book (1), Lexington branch, Nov. 1962 - Feb. 1967
Secretary's book (1), Lexington branch, March 1967 - May 1970
Secretary's book (1), Lexington branch, May 1970 - May 1975
Reports: Kentucky division and Lexington branch, 1938 - 1940
AAUW conferences and conventions: National, Southeast Central, 1938 - 1980
Kentucky and Lexington conventions, workshops, 1938-1978
Outreach and special events, Lexington, circa 1939 - 1940
Newspaper clippings, 1937-1979
Photos (3), circa 1969-1972
Scrapbook (1) containing arts report, 1955-1957
Miscellaneous, 1936-1975
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