Collection: Committee to Aid Abused Women Records | University Libraries Special Collection Guides

Scope and Contents

The Committee to Aid Abused Women Records is organized into two series: administration and clippings. The administration series contains minutes of the board of directors, 1978-1990; annual reports, 1985-1993; and newsletters, 1990-1996. The extensive clippings files relate to the general topic of domestic violence and to CAAW activities. Clippings date from 1972-1988.

Dates

1972-1996

Creator

Committee to Aid Abused Women (Creator, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administrative History

Extent

4 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

The Committee to Aid Abused Women (CAAW) was organized in Reno, Nevada, by Joni Kaiser in 1978. CAAW is a non-profit corporation dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence. It serves the Reno-Sparks area of northern Nevada. Included are minutes of board meetings, annual reports, newsletters, and extensive clippings related to domestic violence and the Committee to Aid Abused Women (1972-1996).