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.
Part of the New Brunswick Special Collections Repository