American Association of University Women, Tacoma Branch records, 1907-2007.
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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. 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...
American Association of University Women. Tacoma Branch.
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Founded in 1907 as the Tacoma Branch of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae with its purpose "to unite the alumnae in the Tacoma vicinity for practical, philanthropical, and educational use." In 1921, the national association changed its name to the American Association of University Women and the Tacoma, Wash., branch followed suit. It has continued to provide an organization for college educated women in Tacoma to pursue academic studies and community outreach. From the descripti...
