Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- American Association of University Women San Jose Branch Records
- Dates:
- 1937-2024
- Creators:
- American Association of University Women. San Jose Branch
- Abstract:
- Records of the American Association of University Women San Jose, documenting their activities beginning in the early 20th century.
- Extent:
- 17.5 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
-
American Association of University Women San Jose Branch Records, Catalog No. 2016-11, History San Jose Research Library, San Jose, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
-
The records include scrapbooks, event programs, committee and president reports, minutes and membership records. See attached inventory.
- Biographical / historical:
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The San Jose Branch of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (later changed to the American Association of University Women) was organized in 1909 with the purpose of advancing higher education for women and community improvement. Today AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. AAUW is open to all graduates who hold an associate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. A full history can be read in “100 Years 1909-2009 AAUW San Jose” published by the branch in 2009.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated to History San Jose by the AAUW San Jose Branch in 2016.
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1937-2024
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
-
The records are available to the public by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.
- Preferred citation:
-
American Association of University Women San Jose Branch Records, Catalog No. 2016-11, History San Jose Research Library, San Jose, California.
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290