Association of Women in Architecture (U.S.)

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Dates:
Active 1928
Active 1987

Biographical notes:

The Association of Women in Architecture was founded in 1922 as Alpha Alpha Gamma, a national sorority for women architecture students in the United States. In 1934 the AWA was formed for women practicing the profession,while Alpha Alpha Gamma remained the undergraduate affiliate. In 1982 the association changed its name to the Association for Women in Architecture. On the University of Minnesota campus, Alpha Alpha Gamma Beta Chapter was preceded by Delta Phi sorority, and its clippings are included in this collection.

From the guide to the Association of Women in Architecture papers, 1920-1964, (University of Minnesota Libraries. Northwest Architectural Archives, Manuscripts Division [naa])

The Association of Women in Architecture was founded in 1922 as Alpha Alpha Gamma, a national sorority for women architecture students in the United States. In 1934, the AWA was formed for women practicing the profession,while Alpha Alpha Gamma remained the undergraduate affiliate. In 1982, the association changed its name to the Association for Women in Architecture. On the University of Minnesota campus, Alpha Alpha Gamma Beta Chapter was preceeded by Delta Phi sorority, and its clippings are included in this collection.

From the description of Association of Women in Architecture papers, 1920-1964. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63280022

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Subjects:

  • Architecture and women
  • Women architects

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Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • California (as recorded)