American Association of University Women, Olympia Branch records, 1924-2009.

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American Association of University Women, Olympia Branch records, 1924-2009.

Records of the Olympia Branch and also the state division, and national organization, as well as records collected by Winnifred Olsen, president of the local branch in 1953 and the state division from 1963-1965.

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Washington State Historical Society

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American Association of University Women

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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...

American Association of University Women. Olympia Branch

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Founded in 1925 to provide forum for college educated women in the Olympia, Wash., area. From the description of American Association of University Women, Olympia Branch records, 1924-2009. (Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 630153543 ...

Olsen, Winnifred L., 1916-2011

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American Association of University Women. Washington State Division

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In 1926, at the North Pacific Sectional Conference in Portland, Oregon, members of Washington branches met and formed a temporary state organization. Subsequently, on January 27, 1927 in Longview, Washington, members of Washington branches including Bellingham, Cowlitz County, Grays Harbor, Lewis County, Olympia, Pullman, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Walla Walla, and Yakima met, creating and adopting a Divisional Constitution and bylaws. Acceptance of bylaws and election of state level officers led...