00330.xml ST. PAUL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE WOMEN: An Inventory of Its Association Records at the Minnesota Historical Society National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul, MN.

Manuscripts Collection

 Finding aid encoded by Stephanie Grabowski,March 5, 1999. Finding aid written inEnglish August 2008Converted from EAD Version 1.0 to Version 2002 by Monica Manny Ralston, Daniel Sher, and Joyce Chapman. December 2010 Additions made and inventory updated by Meagan Kellom. OVERVIEW Minnesota Historical Society St. Paul Association of Insurance Women. Association records. 1935-1999. Materials in English. Organizational records, correspondence, newsletters, and scrapbooks of an association formed in 1935 for women employed within the insurance industry. 3.0 cubic feet (3 boxes). See Detailed Description section for shelf locations. SCOPE AND CONTENTS

Materials include bylaws, minutes, correspondence, newsletters, scrapbooks with photographs, and awards of this organization, which was formed to "conduct educational work in connection with the insurance business, secure outside speakers for educational purposes, promote friendliness among girls in the insurance business and to designate a meeting place for exchange of opinions and problems." The St. Paul Association was a charter member of the National Association of Insurance Women, which was formed in 1940. The records focus on the evolution of the association, its activities, and membership. Also included are annual reports (1979-1983) of other clubs within the fifth region of the National Association of Insurance Women.

CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics: Insurance -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul -- Societies. Professional associations -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul. Women -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul -- Societies and clubs. Organization: National Association of Insurance Women. Region V. Title: Highlights. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. St. Paul Association of Insurance Women Association Records. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

 Accession Information:

Accession number: 13,949; 15,267; 15,922

 Processing Information:

Processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with a Basic Project grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Catalog ID number: 001734561

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION 151.K.2.6F1Charter, 1940. Early history, 1939-1942, 1970. Bylaws, 1972-1982, 1991-1992, 1997, 1999. 2 folders. Executive Committee minutes, 1942-1960, 1968-1970, 1972-1973. 2 folders. Executive Board minutes, 1980-1983, 1985-1987. Board minutes, 1989-1991, 1993-1996, 1998. Minutes, 1957-1970, 1980-1983, 1985-1987, 1989-1994, 1997-1998. 4 folders. Joint Board minutes (outgoing/incoming Board), undated, 1971-1972, 1980. Officers (lists), 1935-1997. Treasurer's reports, 1971-1972, 1975, 1981. Budget, 1970-1983, 1988-1999. Expense reports for monthly meetings, 1985-1987.2 volumes. Membership (lists and rosters), 1968-1977, 1980-1985, 1988-1993. 2 folders. Profiles (member), 1974-1979. Correspondence, 1969-1973, 1977-1984, 1990-1995. 10 folders.

Includes correspondence, reports, and miscellaneous materials.

 Ways and Means Committee, 1964-1965, 1971-1977. 6 folders. 151.K.2.7B2Ways and Means Committee, 1977-1981. 2 folders. Publicity Committee, 1965-1969. Finance Committee, 1989-1995. Education Committee, 1972-1973, 1979-1981, 1997. 2 folders. Legislative Committee, 1979-1980. Communications Committee, 1986-1987. Long Range Planning Committee, 1987-1992. Minnesota annual state meeting, 1982. Minnesota State Council, 1993-1994, 1997-1998. President's report, Region V, 1971. Region V Director, 1979-1980. Region V annual reports, 1979-1983. 26th Annual Region V conference (St. Paul), 1970. 30th Annual Region V conference (Minneapolis), 1974. 37th Annual Region V conference (Madison, Wis.), 1981. Highlights (newsletter), 1942, 1963-1987, 1990-1991, 1993-1995, 1997-1998. Film library program, 1979. Manuals (National Association of Insurance Women): Headquarters procedures (NAIW), 1981. Public relations (NAIW), 1981. Local officer and committee procedures (NAIW), 1976, 1982. Scrapbook: "Keep Minnesota Green," 1962-1965. 151.K.2.8F3Award: Minnesota Safety Council Award of Honor to SPAIW, 1982. Scrapbooks, 1942-1984. 4 volumes.

Newspaper clippings, photographs, invitations, etc.