American Association of University Women San Jose Branch Records

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History San Jose Research Library
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2017


Descriptive Summary

Title: American Association of University Women San Jose Branch Records
Dates: 1937-2000
Collection Number: 2016-11
Creator/Collector: American Association of University Women. San Jose Branch
Extent: 8 linear feet
Repository: History San Jose Research Library
San Jose, California 95110
Abstract: Records of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) San Jose Branch, including, but not limited to, membership lists and directories, scrapbooks, notebooks, and photograph albums (1937-2000).
Language of Material: English

Access

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. History San Jose Research Library

Acquisition Information

Donated to History San Jose by the AAUW San Jose Branch in 2016.

Biography/Administrative History

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.

Scope and Content of Collection

See attached inventory.

Indexing Terms

Women--Societies and clubs
American Association of University Women
San Jose (Calif.)
Scrapbooks
directories
photograph albums

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