American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch Records, 1957-2016

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Summary

Title:
Records of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch
Dates:
1957-2016
Creators:
American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch (1957-)
Abstract:
Collection of member directories, newsletters, project materials, and photographs created by the American Association of University Women–Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch from its establishment in 1957 through 2016.
Extent:
3.5 Cubic Feet 5 letter document boxes, 2 legal document boxes, 5 oversize items in flat file
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Name of item], Records of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Palos Verdes Chapter (Collection 10). Local History Center, Peninsula Center Library, Palos Verdes Library District, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes membership directories, newsletters, project files, program materials, correspondence, administrative files, anniversary materials, photographs, and a scrapbook. Of particular note in the collection are Recycling Project materials covering the first recycling center on the Peninsula started by the AAUW Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch.

Biographical / historical:

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a nationwide philanthropic network of over 1,000 local branches in the United States whose membership is composed of college graduates. The mission of AAUW is "advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research." AAUW local branches focus on community projects and programs, funding fellowships and grants, and promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for girls.

The AAUW – Palos Verdes Branch was founded in 1957 initially as the AAUW – Rolling Hills Branch with 63 members. The branch became the Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch in December 1975.

In addition to education programming, AAUW Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch is involved in community wide projects including the first recycle center on the Peninsula, programming addressing domestic violence, and senior housing and aging in place.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Constance B. Davenport on behalf of AAUW-PVP on August 31, 2016.
Processing information:

Initial rehousing and stabilization of materials by Stella Castillo. Final arrangement and description by Stella Castillo, January 13, 2017.

Arrangement:

Arranged into seven series alphabetically by folder title and thereunder chronologically, with undated materials filed after dated materials.

Series 1: Membership Directories

Series 2: Newsletters

Series 3: Administrative Materials

Series 4: Anniversaries and Celebrations

Series 5: Projects

Series 6: Photographs

Series 7: Scrapbook

Accruals:

Further accruals can be expected.

Physical location:
Local History Center
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Bibliography:

http://www.aauw.org/ http://www.aauw-ca.org/ http://palosverdes-ca.aauw.net/

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Stella Castillo
Sponsor:
Monique Sugimoto, Donna Chian, Jeremy Berry-Cahn
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2017-01-25 11:13:01 -0800 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the Local History Center for access information.

Terms of access:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred citation:

[Name of item], Records of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Palos Verdes Chapter (Collection 10). Local History Center, Peninsula Center Library, Palos Verdes Library District, Rolling Hills Estates, CA.

Location of this collection:
701 Silver Spur Road
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, US
Contact:
(310) 377-9584
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