Abstract

This collection compiles documents of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Mankato Branch from its formation in 1918 until 2020, nearing its closure of operations. AAUW’s mission is advancing equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy, alongside supporting equality, intersectionality, and factuality. Most of the collection concerns its financial, membership, and program records.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains materials relating to the management of AAUW’s Mankato Branch. This includes documents of miscellaneous nature, programs and membership, scholarships and loans, and financial statements.Folders cover special celebrations, meeting bylaws from various decades, programs and membership booklets and sheets, meeting announcements through multiple mediums, and colorful newsletters. Membership lists are broken into two parts: documents from 1959 to 2018 and...