University of Nevada, Reno. Women's Resource Center Records

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0299

Scope and Contents

The University of Nevada, Reno Women's Resource Center Records includes advisory board minutes, annual reports, budgets, bylaws, correspondence, newsletters, information about the Center's history and activities, and material about regional organizations providing socioeconomic support for women and children.

Dates

  • 1980-2008

Creator

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

The Women's Resource Center opened in September 1980 to provide a relaxing atmosphere in which women could meet, talk, study, and organize programs and events for both university and community women. It provided resources and referrals, spaces for meetings and studying, a gender studies library, and scholarship information. Originally staffed by residents and volunteers, in 1984/85 the center received a budget from the university to help with programs. In 1984, a Director of Women's Programs position was created. In 1987, this was divided into two positions: Director of the Women's Center and the Chair of Women's Studies academic unit. Attorney Helen Jones served as the first director of the Center. The Center closed in 2001.

Extent

2.896 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Women's Resource Center opened in September 1980 to provide a space in which women could meet, talk, study, and organize programs and events for both university and community women. It was an active part of the University of Nevada, Reno until it closed in 2001. Collection includes advisory board minutes, annual reports, budgets, bylaws, correspondence, newsletters, information about the Center's history and activities, and material about regional organizations providing socioeconomic support for women and children.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following series: 1) Administrative; 2) Resources; 3) Ephemera

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred from Kathryn Totton, a board member, in 1991. Additional materials transferred from Betty Glass in 1993. T-shirt project, community resources, and scrapbook transferred in 2008.

Related Materials

Related archival materials held by University Archives:

Committee on the Status of Women Records (AC 0656)

  • Evaluation folder for Director Helen Jones
Title
Guide to the University of Nevada, Reno, Women's Resource Center Records
Status
Completed
Author
Betty Glass
Date
August 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)