Repository:

Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Title:

University Women of Kent State University records

Inclusive Date(s):

1964-1988

Author:

Finding aid prepared by Edith Serkownek

Creation:

Finding aid encoded by Edith Serkownek using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2017

Description Rules:

Finding aid prepared using DACS 2nd Edition

Origination:

University Women of Kent State University

Extent:

3 cubic feet (4 boxes = 3 record storage boxes and 1 document case)

Physical Location:

11th floor

Finding Aid Identifier:

OhKeUSC0184

Abstract:

This collection, dating from 1964-1988, consists of the organizational records of the University Women of Kent State University and includes minutes, directories, yearbooks, scrapbooks and activity and program records.

Language(s):

The records are in English.

History of University Women of Kent State University

University Women of Kent State University was founded in 1964 when the Faculty Women's Club of Kent State University (1913-1964) and the Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University (circa 1933-1964) merged. The organization was open to both women faculty and administrators and faculty and administrators' wives. Organizational activities encompassed a regular calendar of social activities including coffees, suppers, and speakers. Additionally, the organization operated the Newcomers Group, which was open to organizational members during their first two years of residency. The Newcomers Group sponsored programs and services to welcome women new to the Kent State University community.

Scope and Content

The University Women of Kent State University records span the years 1964-1988 and include minutes, directories, yearbooks, scrapbooks and activity and program records.

Statement of Arrangement

The University Women of Kent State University records are divided into the following series:

• Series 1: Business Records and Minutes
• Series 2: Correspondence
• Series 3: Directories, Yearbooks and Publications
• Series 4: Programs and Events
• Series 5: Scrapbooks
• Series 6: Newcomers Group Records
• Series 7: National Association of University Dames

Related Material

The Faculty Women's Club of Kent State University merged with the Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University to form the University Women of Kent State University in 1964. See the Faculty Women's Club of Kent State University records and the Faculty Wives Club of Kent State University records for information about these organizations.

Preferred Citation

University Women of Kent State University records. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

Material relating to the University Women of Kent State University was given to the Kent State University Special Collections and Archives in 1978, 1980, 1984 and 1996 by various officers and associates of the organization.

Controlled-access Headings

The following topics are found in this collection:

Subjects:

• University Women of Kent State University -- Archives
• Kent State University -- Societies, etc. -- History
• Women -- Societies and clubs -- History -- 20th century
• College teachers -- Social networks -- Ohio -- Kent -- History
• College teachers' spouses -- Social networks -- Ohio -- Kent -- History
• College administrators -- Social networks -- Ohio -- Kent -- History
• College administrators' spouses -- Social networks -- Ohio -- Kent -- History
• Women -- Ohio -- Kent -- History -- 20th century

Functions:

• Societies and clubs -- Management

Occupations:

• College teachers
• College teachers' spouses
• College administrators
• College administrators' spouses

Material Types:

• Minutes (Records)
• Records (Documents)
• Business correspondence
• Directories
• Yearbooks
• Publications
• Programs (Publications)
• Scrapbooks

Detailed Description of the Collection