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 Collection
Identifier: MC 725

American Association of University Women Pequannock Township Branch Records

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1967-1983

Scope and Content Note

The records of the AAUW Pequannock Township Branch date from 1967 (the year preceding the branch's founding) to 1983. The documentation is spread rather evenly throughout this time period, though there appears to be a slight concentration of material from 1976.

The types of records included are minutes, by-laws and policies, correspondence and general materials relating to specific committees and study-groups. There is also one example of a yearbook (1975/76) which lists members, officers and committees and study groups. While there is mention in the minutes each year of branch newsletters, there are no examples of them in the records.

The collection represents the Pequannock Township Branch's involvement in issues of education and women's role in society. The records from this period show that the association and branch lobbied hard for amendments requiring tougher standards in New Jersey schools, and that they were active supporters of the Equal Rights Amendment. The branch also dealt with community issues such as pollution, welfare and the penal system. The primary goal of the organization is to promote higher education, especially for women: this includes providing funds for scholarship awards and loans for women of any age. There are two types of scholarships provided: one is used to pay for a student's books, the other for a student's tuition.

There is no separate constitution for the AAUW local branch; instead, the branch's constitution is adopted directly from the state division's constitution. Correspondence between the state division and branch relating to the election of state AAUW officers, the raising of dues by the state division and the involvement of branches in state programs and activities is also in the collection.

Extent

0.6 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes)

Physical Location

No restrictions

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The records of the AAUW Pequannock Township Branch date from 1967 (the year preceding the branch's founding) to 1983. The documentation is spread rather evenly throughout this time period, though there appears to be a slight concentration of material from 1976.

Chronology

February 12, 1968
First organizational meeting of the proposed Pompton Plains Branch of AAUW is held.
March 1, 1968
At a special meeting of the By-Laws Committee of the proposed Pompton Plains Branch, dues are set at $12.50 per year and the name Pequannock Township Branch is chosen.
March 6, 1968
Second organizational meeting of the proposed Pequannock Township Branch is held; persons present select a nominating committee.
April 6, 1968
Third organizational meeting is held; first permanent officers are selected.
May 1968
Major study groups and committees are officially formed (Fellowship Committee, Legislative Committee, Community Problems Study Group, etc.).
May 16, 1968
National AAUW recognizes the Pequannock Township Branch.
May 22, 1968
The Branch holds its first general meeting.
March 31, 1971
Accents on Relevant Readings Study Group is organized.
June 1972
Corresponding Secretaries begin to serve two-year terms.
September 1975
Fellowships Committee becomes the Educational Foundations Committee.
Fall 1976
Duties of Corresponding Secretary are merged with those of Recording Secretary; title becomes Secretary.
October 1976
Committee on Women is begun.

List of Officers

1968-1972
Rosalind Jones
1972-1974
Virginia Ruckstuhl
1974-1975
Clare Collet
1975-1978
Betty Caccavo
1978-1980
Lenore Seldeen
1980-1982
Ethel Kratz
1982-
Gail Billow
1968-1970
Nancy Carr
1970-1972
Joanne Gareau
1972-1974
Marian Gianneti
1974-1976
Joan Hahn
1968-1969
Jean McClintic
1969-1970
Edythe Bittel
1970-1971
Constance Chin
Spring 1972
Marjorie Haring
1972-1974
Karen Clark
1974-1976
Lois Radics
1976-1978
Nancy Reich
1978-1980
Marcia Pauly
1980-1982
Vicki Bonapartian
1982-
Frankie Klos
Title
Inventory to the American Association of University Women. Pequannock Township Branch Records
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Donna R. Schleifer
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.
Sponsor
Special Collections and University Archives, Rutgers University received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.