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University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

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Older Women's League. Michigan Chapter. Records, 1982-2002

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Summary

Creator:
Older Women's League. Michigan Chapter.
Abstract:
Michigan chapter of the national Older Women's league organization, founded in 1982 by Janet Good, with goal of improving the lives of older women by means of political advocacy. Records include correspondence, minutes and videotapes on history and goals of OWL, also includes some records of Farmington Hills chapter.
Extent:
1 linear foot
Language:
English.
Call Number:
9635 Bk 2
Authors:
Finding aid prepared by Sondra Smith, July 1996.

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection primarily documents the history and activities of the Michigan state OWL organization (OWL Michigan) and the local chapter in Farmington Hills. The OWL records consist of four series, OWL Michigan, Farmington Hills Chapter, Royal Oak Chapter, and Videocassettes. Most of the records are self-explanatory.

Biographical / Historical:

The Older Women's League (OWL) is a national organization that seeks to improve the lot of older women within American society. OWL was formed in 1980 following the meeting of the White House Mini-Conference on Older Women. OWL Michigan and the Farmington Hills chapter, both founded in 1982 by Janet Good, were established to achieve the goal of improving the lives of older women by means of political advocacy. They also try to inform their members about issues such as legal rights, health concerns, and career options by arranging speakers, conferences, and workshops; by writing and distributing newsletters; and by holding regular meetings to discuss topics of concern. OWL Michigan's main activities are its annual meetings and conferences, to which all local Michigan chapters are invited. It also informs local chapters of regional and national OWL events, awards an OWL Michigan Role Model of the Year Award, and communicates with other groups that have similar interests in Michigan. The Farmington Hills chapter meets monthly, alternating board meetings with general meetings that feature speakers.

Acquisition Information:
The collection was acquired on May 21, 1996, from Virginia White Nicoll (Donor No. 8482 ).
Arrangement:

The folders are arranged for series; OWL Michigan, Farmington Hills Chapter, Royal Oak Chapter, and Videocassettes and in alphabetical order within series.

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USE & PERMISSIONS:

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to the Regents of the University of Michigan for all records except the book Poetically Speaking: A Woman's Manifesto by Virginia White Nicoll but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:

item, folder title, box no., Older Women's League. Michigan Chapter, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan

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Collection

Older Women's League. Michigan Chapter. Records, 1982-2002
Call Number 9635 Bk 2
Total components 43
Last indexed 2023-12-08