American Association of University Women Sunnyvale-Cupertino Records

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2018

Descriptive Summary

Title: American Association of University Women Sunnyvale-Cupertino Records

Dates: 1962-2014

Collection Number: 2018-48

Creator/Collector: American Association of University Women. Sunnyvale-Cupertino Chapter

Extent: 8 boxes

Repository: History San Jose Research Library

San Jose, California 95112

Abstract: Scrapbooks documenting the activities of the Sunnyvale-Cupertino Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) from the branch's inception in 1962 through 2014.

Language of Material: English

Access

Open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives

Preferred Citation

American Association of University Women Sunnyvale-Cupertino Records. History San Jose Research Library

Acquisition Information

Donated to History San Jose by the Chapter in 2018.

Biography/Administrative History

The Sunnyvale-Cupertino Chapter of the AAUW was started in 1962 and is still active. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) was founded in 1881 and promotes equity and education for women and girls.

Scope and Content of Collection

Scrapbooks documenting the activities of the Sunnyvale-Cupertino Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) from the branch's inception in 1962 through 2014. There are 9 volumes, as well as one titled, "First 30 Years 1962-1992". Records also include one volume of Minutes (1975-1984) and a binder of recipes and Gourmet Section activities (1960s, 1970s).

Indexing Terms

Women--Societies and clubs

Women--Political activity

Sunnyvale (Calif.)

Cupertino (Calif.)

Santa Clara County (Calif.)

scrapbooks

minutes (administrative records)

recipes