Greater Mankato YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) Women of Distinction Oral History Project. Collection, 2016-Ongoing
Scope and Contents
The Collection consists of two series of materials.
Dates
- 2016-Ongoing
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical or Historical Information
Beginning in 2016, the Greater Mankato YWCA and MSU, Mankato History Department have collaborated to document the history of the YWCA Women of Distinction award through oral history interviews. The YWCA Leader Dinner began in 1973 to honor and recognize the contributions of women in the community. The name of the program changed to Women of Distinction and includes an award ceremony and fundraiser. The Young Women of Distinction award was added in 2005 to honor women between the age of 16 and 30. The Distinctive Difference award was added in 2012 to honor organizations that promote philanthropy in the community. Interviewees were either past award recipients or employed by the organization.
Extent
2.0 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger Box 1 Box 4 Exhibit Panels)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of audio and transcripts of oral histories conducted in 2016 and 2017 by Minnesota State University, Mankato students under the direction of Professors Christopher Corley and Angela Jill Cooley. They interviewed 15 Greater Mankato YWCA (Young Women Christian Association) Women of Distinction honorees to document the history of the YWCA’s annual award and how the program fulfills YWCA goals of empowering women and eliminating racism.
Source of Acquisition
Christopher Corley on behalf of the Minnesota State University, Mankato History Department donated this collection in 2017 and 2018.
- Title
- SMHC Collection 0270. Greater Mankato YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association) Women of Distinction Oral History Project. Collection, 2016-Ongoing
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Adam Smith processed this collection
- Date
- 2018-07
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
