South West Retired Teachers Association of Minnesota. Minutes, 1963 - 1993

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1265

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the records of the South West Retired Teachers Association of Minnesota, Among the records are meeting minutes, correspondence, news releases, and a report by the group's treasurer. The collection covers the years fiom 1963 until 1993, but not all records fiom those years are included.

Dates

Creation: 1963-1993

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 / Historical

In December of 1963, a group of retired teachers met to organize a Mankato Chapter of the National Retired Teachers' Association. The stated purpose of the organization was, and continues to be: 1) to improve the economic, social and civic status of the members 2) to cooperate with the state and national organizations of retired teachers and 3) to work for legislation which will improve the annuities and other benefits of retired teachers. Membership includes retired teachers who are members of the Minnesota Education Association.

Full Extent

0.50 Cubic Feet (1 Hollinger Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of the records of the South West Retired Teachers Association of Minnesota. This organization is a local chapter of the National Retired Teachers' Association. The collection contains meeting minutes, correspondence, treasurer's reports, and news releases about the Retired Teachers Association.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Lawrence Shrout donated this collection in December 1977

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: SMHC Collection 1265. South West Retired Teachers Association of Minnesota. Minutes, 1963 - 1993
Status: Completed
Author: Karin Thiem
Date: 1978-07
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: English