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Women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: https://lccn.loc.gov/sh85147274

Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:

A. S. Dickey Letter, 1869 December 12

 File — Box 4257.004: [1006214229], Folder: 37
Scope and Contents Letter from A.S. Dickey of Tipton, a college student, to his friend, talking about an accident from which the friend escaped. He also speaks of several girls who are also students and says that he is studying geometry, Latin, and grammar.
Dates: 1869 December 12

Bylaws, Policies

 Series
Scope and Contents This series contains official AAUW charters and bylaws, as well as policy information of AAUW branch organizations.
Dates: 1928-2002

Cornelia Dyer Heile Letter, 1928 May 27

 File — Box 4258.001: [1005697220], Folder: 4
Scope and Contents This collection contains one letter written by Cornelia Dyer Heile to a man she calls Mr. Reynolds on May 27, 1928. It is evidently a response to Reynolds's inquiry about reminiscences of the "Greatest man the world has ever known": Abraham Lincoln. Heile recounts a childhood meeting with Lincoln shortly after the election of 1860, her memories of his assassination and of his body lying in state in Chicago, and of going to school with Lincoln's son Tad after his father's assassination.
Dates: 1928 May 27

Ernestine Dunaway Bingham Letters, 1945

 File — Box 4257.003: [1006214228], Folder: 35
Scope and Contents Three letters from Ernestine Dunaway Bingham in New York, to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Dunaway of Chicago, Illinois, describing her work and travel for the Commission on the Freedom of the Press, and her work as an editor. The letters are also full of family news, mainly centered on Bingham's children, Harry and Leslie, and her soon-to-be-husband, Hilgard "Hilly" Pannes. The included poem is by her co-workers at a New York magazine written on the occasion of her marriage to "Hilly."
Dates: 1945

Finances

 Series
Scope and Contents This series contains financial information such as reports, budgets, banking documents, expenditure invoices and tax information.
Dates: 1928-2002

Folder 10, 1900s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 10
Identifier: Folder 10

Folder 11, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 11
Identifier: Folder 11

Folder 12, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 12
Identifier: Folder 12

Folder 13, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 13
Identifier: Folder 13

Folder 14, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 14
Identifier: Folder 14

Folder 15, 1890 - 1920

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 15
Identifier: Folder 15

Folder 16, 1900 - 1920

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 16
Identifier: Folder 16

Folder 17, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 17
Identifier: Folder 17

Folder 18, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 18
Identifier: Folder 18

Folder 19, 1890 - 1920

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 19
Identifier: Folder 19

Folder 2, 1919

 File — Box 1: [1006235666], Folder: folder 2
Identifier: Folder 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: A collection of genealogical records.
Dates: 1919

Folder 20, 1890 - 1920

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 20
Identifier: Folder 20

Folder 3, 1919

 File — Box 1: [1006235666], Folder: folder 3
Identifier: Folde r3
Scope and Contents From the Collection: A collection of genealogical records.
Dates: 1919

Folder 3, 1930s, 1890s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3

Folder 4, 1924, 1920s, 1890s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4

Folder 5, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5

Folder 6, 1900, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 6
Identifier: Folder 6

Folder 7, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 7
Identifier: Folder 7

Folder 8, 1920s

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 8
Identifier: Folder 8

Folder 9, 1920S

 File — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302], Folder: 9
Identifier: Folder 9

Georgia Bovell Letters - Incoming Correspondence, 1885-1889

 File — Box 4257.006: [1006214231], Folder: 8
Scope and Contents Letters to and from Georgia Bovell during the 1880s. Georgia, a young teacher in Illinois corresponds with family and friends as she tries to find a position and settle down. Her friends, also teachers, share their experiences in the school room. These letters provide insight into the everyday lives of young American women between 1884 and 1889.
Dates: 1885-1889

Georgia Bovell Letters - Outgoing Correspondence, 1885-1889

 File — Box 4257.006: [1006214231], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents Letters to and from Georgia Bovell, of Mattoon, Illinois, during the 1880s. Georgia, a young teacher in Illinois corresponds with family and friends as she tries to find a position and settle down. Her friends, also teachers, share their experiences in the school room. These letters provide insight into the everyday lives of young American women between 1884 and 1889.
Dates: 1885-1889

Grace Collins Letters, 1892-1893

 File — Box 4257.007: [1006214232], Folder: 6
Scope and Contents Letters to and from Grace Collins Hatfield of Rushville, Indiana. One written in 1892 from Clara in Huntinton, Indiana, to Grace telling her about getting lost while on a picnic, her new boyfriend Ferd, traveling, and updates on mutual friends. The other letter is from Grace to Edward E. Hatfield in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1893, lamenting that she can only write a short letter because she has to get up very early the next morning. She also reminds Hatfield of a thirteen page letter he wrote...
Dates: 1892-1893

Letter from Ann to Hannah M. Smith, 1838 March 20

 File — Box 4257.001: [1006214226], Folder: 9
Scope and Contents Letter to Hannah H. Smith of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, from Ann of Clarendon, Rhode Island, apologizing for a poorly penned letter previously sent, as well as updating and inquiring about friends and family.
Dates: 1838 March 20

Letter from Emily to Mrs. Charles Beach, 1858 May 2

 File — Box 4257.004: [1006214229], Folder: 23
Scope and Contents Letter from Emily, a music teacher in Austinburg, Ohio, to her cousin Mrs. Charles Beach of East Ottowa, New York, talking about her students and an upcoming musical convention. She also gives a humorous account of the poor food being served in the boarding house where she lives.
Dates: 1858 May 2

Letter from Gennie to Regina Wiedner, 1920 July 14

 File — Box 4257.010: [1006214235], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents Letter written by Gennie of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, to Regina Wiedner at the Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa, discussing general news of mutual friends. She also passes along get well wishes from another mutual friend, Helene.
Dates: 1920 July 14

Letter from Susan to Belinda, 1869 August 15

 File — Box 4257.001: [1006214226], Folder: 52
Scope and Contents Letter from Susan in Danvers, Massachusetts, to her friend Belinda, discussing her children and other domestic issues.
Dates: 1869 August 15

Louisa Robbins Letters, 1898 March - July

 File — Box 4257.008: [1006214233], Folder: 1
Scope and Contents Letters to Louisa Robbins of Roanoke, Indiana, from her older sister Arme Cummins of Kirkville, Iowa, and from Louisa's daughter Mary Robbins, of Ossian, Indiana. Arme tells Louisa about her rheumatism and updates her about friends and family. Mary's letter tells of a recent trip to see Laura, and talks of Laura's cooking and job, visiting with friends there, and getting dress material on sale.
Dates: 1898 March - July

Luella Smith Letter, 1875 August 30

 File — Box 4257.002: [1006214227], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents One letter from Luella Smith of Readfield, Maine, to her cousin Cora B. Smith, giving her news of deaths in the family, her sorrow and loneliness, as well as other family news.
Dates: 1875 August 30

M. E. Stapleton Letter, 1890 August 11

 File — Box 4257.002: [1006214227], Folder: 26
Scope and Contents Letter from M. E. Stapleton of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to daughters Nellie and Hattie saying she would send money and then bring them some Chinese silk and other necessities on her next visit ending the letter with proposed travel arrangements.
Dates: 1890 August 11

Membership

 Series
Scope and Contents This series contains official AAUW charters and bylaws, as well as policy information of AAUW branch organizations.
Dates: 1928-2002

Minnie and Lucy Brayton Letters, 1881 January 5-8

 File — Box 4257.005: [1006214230], Folder: 30
Scope and Contents Letters from mother and daughter Lucy and Minnie Brayton of Blue Island, Illinois, to their cousin Mary, giving her news of friends and family.
Dates: 1881 January 5-8

Photographs, 1940

 Series — Box 1: Series 2013.010 [1006241595]
Identifier: 2013.010
Scope and Contents note This photographic collection consists of six photographs depicting Dewey Stewart, his wife and his mother, right before Dewey went to war.
Dates: 1940

Photographs, 1890 - 1920

 Series — Box 5321: Series 2012.007 [1006100302]
Identifier: 2012.007
Abstract Confederate monuments and United Daughters of Confederacy members, as well as pages from Mattie McAdory Huey's History of the Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy (Opelika, AL: The Post Publishing Company, 1937), compiled during her term as President of the Alabama Division of the United Daughters of Confederacy.
Dates: 1890 - 1920

Publications

 Series
Scope and Contents This series contains collection materials published by the AAUW or by branches thereof; publications include items like books, newsletters and bulletins, as well as directories, yearbooks and promotional materials.
Dates: 1928-2002

Reports and Executive Information

 Series
Scope and Contents This series contains information executive roles within the organization, leadership and planning materials and annual reports.
Dates: 1928-2002

S. B. Russy Letter, 1839 September 7

 File — Box 4257.001: [1006214226], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents Written to her brother R.D. Robbins in Andover, Massachusetts, Russy's letter details her garden of lilies and plans for pomegranate and guava trees in the future. She also tells a scandalous story about a mutual acquaintance from home whose daughter eloped with a "Dutchman" at the age of 18.
Dates: 1839 September 7

Scrapbooks, Photographs

 Series
Scope and Contents This series contains scrapbooks and scrapbook materials such as news clippings and photographs.
Dates: 1928-2002

W. K, Schimmel Letter, 1889 July 24

 File — Box 4257.006: [1006214231], Folder: 27
Scope and Contents Letter from W. K. Schimmel, in South Bend, Indiana, to a friend, describing a near accident on his bicycle and the pleasure he is having on this trip. He tells his friend that he is writing from his brother-in-law's factory and that his desk looks out at 250 young women and girls busily making shirts of all descriptions; each has a specific part to make and nothing else.
Dates: 1889 July 24

Willis Skillman Letter, 1917 May 23

 File — Box 4257.003: [1006214228], Folder: 23
Scope and Contents Letter from Willis Skillman, Supervisor of Agriculture at the Honey Brook Vocational School in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, to his mother, Mrs. W. B. Skillman of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on her sixtieth birthday. He sends his best wishes and talks of various friends and occurences.
Dates: 1917 May 23