Records of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Escondido-San Marcos Branch, Inclusive dates: 1953-2012; Bulk dates: 1957-1994

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Summary

Title:: Records of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Escondido-San Marcos Branch
Dates:: Inclusive dates: 1953-2012; Bulk dates: 1957-1994
Abstract:: Collection includes minutes, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, newsletters, and press releases of the Escondido-San Marcos Branch from 1953 through 2012.
Extent:: 18 archival boxes, 1 oversize folder (7.76 linear feet)
Language:
Preferred citation:: [Title of item]. Records of the American Association of Univeristy Women (AAUW), Escondido-San Marcos Branch. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes minutes and administrative files, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, newsletters, and press releases of the Escondido-San Marcos Branch from 1953 through 2012. Scrapbooks and newspaper clippings highlight annual "Paseadas" or tour of homes.

Biographical / historical:

The American Assocation of University Women (AAUW), established in 1881, is a nation-wide, nonprofit organization comprised of over 1,000 branches and over 800 college and university partners. The AAUW promotes equity and education for women and girls.

The Escondido branch of AAUW was established in 1954, and later merged with the San Marcos branch in 1985. The Escondido-San Marcos branch closed in 2016.

Arrangement:

This collection is organized into 6 series:

1. Records, 1954-2008
2. Newsletters, 1957-2008
3. Publicity, 1960-2007
4. Photographs and slides, 1960-2012
5. Miscellaneous, 1954-1996
6. Scrapbooks, 1953-1984

Physical location:

Pioneer Room compact storage

Indexed terms

Subjects:: Escondido (Calif.)
San Marcos (Calif.)
Women--Education--United States
Women--California--Societies and clubs
Names:: American Association of University Women.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:: American Association of University Women (AAUW), Escondido-San Marcos Branch

Access and use

Restrictions:: Collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:: [Title of item]. Records of the American Association of Univeristy Women (AAUW), Escondido-San Marcos Branch. Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room.

Location of this collection:: Escondido Public Library, Pioneer Room

247 South Kalmia Street

Escondido, CA 92025, US