00841.xml CHURCH WOMEN UNITED IN THE SAINT PAUL AREA: An Inventory of Its Organization Records at the Minnesota Historical Society National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Minnesota Historical Society
St. Paul, MN.

Manuscripts Collection

 Finding aid by Shelby Edwards and David B. PetersonFebruary 2011 Finding aid written in English. OVERVIEW Minnesota Historical Society Church Women United in the Saint Paul Area. Organization records. circa 1940-2005 (bulk 1957-1980s). Materials in English. Executive board files, directories, clippings, and events files of the St. Paul chapter of an ecumenical movement of Christian women organized for the purpose of witnessing to their unity and faith in Jesus Christ through worship, study, action, celebration and global relationships. 5.0 cubic feet (5 boxes). See Detailed Description for shelf locations. HISTORICAL NOTE

Church Women United is a religious organization that operates at national, regional, state and local level units, which are interrelated and interdependent. Church Women United was founded in 1941. The St. Paul area chapter began in 1944 as the Saint Paul Council of Church Women, and was composed of members of 58 churches, representing eleven denominations. The name was changed to Saint Paul United Church Women in 1957, and again in 1967 to Saint Paul Area Church Women United. Members of the organization participate in community activities and hold several celebrations a year. They strive to strengthen the visibility and unity of the Christian faith, and to increase the appreciation of and respect for diversity by including women of all ages, lifestyles, economic groups, and ethnic backgrounds. They keep informed about current national and global social issues, and identify with Christian women in every part of the world in mutual responsibility for all of humankind.

 CATALOG HEADINGS

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

Topics: Interdenominational cooperation -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul Metropolitan Area (Minn.). Women in church work -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul Metropolitan Area (Minn.). Women -- Minnesota -- Societies and clubs. Organizations: Union Gospel Mission (Saint Paul, Minn.) ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Church Women United in the Saint Paul Area. Organization records. Minnesota Historical Society.

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 Accession Information:

Accession number: 16,167

 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: 007298150

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION 123.F.7.3B Clippings/Miscellaneous, 1961-1962, 1983. 2 folders.

A selection of clippings and programs related to organizational activities and copies of letters to the editor from Church Women United.

 Directories, 1953-1999. 3 folders.

Summary information regarding the organization and its officers, organizational structure, history, mission, membership, and finances.

 Executive Board files:

Articles, bylaws, minutes, program planning packets, financial reports, event related materials, occasional annual meeting materials and newsletters from statewide and national chapters of Church Women United.

 circa 1940-1986. 24 folders. 123.F.7.4F 1970-1997. 36 folders. 123.F.7.5B 1985-2004. 22 folders. Events:

Marketing materials, event plans, attendance data, financials, and agendas.

 Event calendars, 1980s. Celebrations, general, 2000-2004. 4 folders. American Indian Christmas, 1968. Fellowship of the Least Coin, circa 1980s. Foreign Students Wives Program, circa late 1950s-1970s. Hastings State Hospital, 1966-1971. Interfaith Program and tea, 1981-1994. 4 folders. May Fellowship Day: 1965-1978. 14 folders. 123.F.7.6F 1979-1990s. 10 folders. May Friendship Day, circa 2000. Salute to Youth, 1964- circa 2000. 22 folders. Teenage Pageant, 1972. Union Gospel Mission Christmas Party, 1964-1980s. 16 folders. Valiant Woman, 1976-1979. World Community Day, 1957-2000s 24 folders. World Day of Prayer: 1957-1969. 14 folders. 123.F.7.7B 1970-2005. 45 folders.