Rosamonde Ramsay Boyd papers, 1924-1975.

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Rosamonde Ramsay Boyd papers, 1924-1975.

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Correspondence, publications, and government documents reflecting Boyd's activism on behalf of women's rights and the improvement of educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and other countries; other topics represented include social change in the United States; poverty and efforts to improve housing and education for underprivileged children; and quality of life for the elderly, and related issues pertaining to retirement and aging. Correspondence and related materials document Boyd's involvement with Advisory Council to Office of Economic Opportunity, American Association of Retired Persons, American Association of University Women, American Sociological Association, Converse College, International Federation of University Women, Japan International Christian University, National Advisory Committee for the White House Conference on Aging, National League of American Pen Women, National Traveler's Aid Association, S.C. Conference of Social Work, S.C. Interagency Council on Aging, S.C. Status of Women Commission, S.C. Women's Council for the Common Good, and Spartanburg Council on Aging. Biographical information filed among correspondence includes a detailed resume [ca. 1958], and a biographical sketch, Jan. 1966, possibly used as a press kit prior to her speaking engagements at conferences and elsewhere. Extensive collection of publications, ca. 1948 - 1970s, includes pamphlets, conference proceedings, government documents and other materials discussing status of women; future professional and vocational opportunities for women; needs of homemakers; needs of the older adults; issues of poverty and welfare; mental retardation, etc. Volume of newspaper clippings, 1924-1971, documents Boyd's teaching career at Converse College; activities in behalf of AAUW; status, rights, and education of women; social agencies; Travelers' Aid; S.C. Interagency Council on Aging; American Association of Retired Persons; and includes pictures and biographical information on Boyd; articles on Jessie W. Boyd; and Miss Mary Frayser (educator, social worker, and home economist, of Rock Hill, S.C.).

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According to the The American Association of University Women's website, the AAUW is a nationwide network for the advancement of equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. From the guide to the The American Association of University Women, 1937-1994, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives) Based in Washington, D.C. From the description of American Association of University Women records, 1935-1955. (Unkno...

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Educator; professor of sociology, Converse College, Spartanburg, S.C., 1936-1971; attended Randoph-Macon Women's College and later graduated with A.B. degree from University of South Carolina, 1933; M.A., University of South Carolina, 1934; Ph. D., Duke University, 1945; native of Chattanooga, Tenn. From the description of Rosamonde Ramsay Boyd papers, 1924-1975. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 54012353 ...

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