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American Association of University Women (AAUW), Kensington Branch archives

 Collection 0305-MDHC

The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Kensington Branch organized in 1947 and operated as a branch for over 50 years. These records include the materials relevant to the function and mission of the Kensington Branch, including its participation in the Maryland Interbranch Council and the Maryland State Division. Also prevalent in the collection are materials documenting the Conference on Affirmative Action in 1974.

Dates

  • 1947-2003
  • Majority of material found within 1960-1990

Use and Access to Collection

This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

Duplication and Copyright Information

Photocopies or digital surrogates may be provided in accordance with Special Collections and University Archives duplication policy.

Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs unless otherwise specified. It is the researcher's responsibility to secure permission to publish materials from the appropriate copyright holder.

Archival materials may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal and/or state right to privacy laws or other regulations. While we make a good faith effort to identify and remove such materials, some may be missed during our processing. If a researcher finds sensitive personal information in a collection, please bring it to the attention of the reading room staff.

Extent

22.50 Linear Feet

Scope and Content of Collection

The records of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Kensington Branch cover the period from 1947-2003; the bulk of the materials date from 1960-1990. The collection consists of budgets, bylaws, correspondence, directories, financial records, memorabilia, minutes, publications, speeches, and tapes pertaining to the function and mission of the Kensington Branch, including its participation in the Maryland Interbranch Council and the Maryland State Division.

Custodial History and Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to the University of Maryland Libraries by Julie Snell in 2006 and 2010.

Title
Guide to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Kensington Branch archives
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212