Zonta Club Records
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Scope and Contents
The records of the Zonta Club of Tuscaloosa, spanning from 2000 to 2016, document the club’s activities, governance, and advocacy efforts in alignment with Zonta International’s mission to promote gender equality and empower women and girls. The collection includes board meeting minutes, financial reports, attendance records, yearbooks, newsletters, and other organizational documents that provide insight into the club’s operations, membership engagement, and community service initiatives.
Dates
- Creation: 2000 - 2016
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Zonta International is a global organization dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls. With a mission to end violence against women and promote women's rights as human rights, Zonta works through advocacy, education, and service projects. The name "Zonta" is derived from the Lakhota language, meaning "honest and trustworthy." The Zonta Club of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a local chapter supporting these efforts at both community and national levels. Zonta operates through in-person and electronic meetings, advocating for policy changes and initiatives that enhance women's representation in decision-making roles. The organization also invests in youth leadership through Z and Golden Z Clubs, which provide students with mentorship, leadership opportunities, and international service experiences to foster the next generation of gender equality advocates. Men are encouraged to join Zonta, reinforcing the belief that gender equality is a universal human rights issue.
Extent
0.8 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift from Elizabeth Bradt, 2022.
Condition Description
Good.
Processing Information
Processed by Courtney Tutt, August 2024.
Source
- Bradt, Elizabeth (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Zonta Club Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Courtney Tutt, August 2024.
- Date
- August 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository