North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys records, 1978-2011

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Summary

Creator:
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
Abstract:
The North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (NCAWA) was founded in 1978 to support women legal professionals and women's legal rights. Accession (2009-0209) (11.6 lin. ft.; 7100 items; dated 1978-2009) includes administrative and organizational records from the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. Materials include membership directories, conference binders, surveys and other research about women in the profession, videotapes from annual conferences, committee and task force files, meeting minutes, articles of incorporation, photographs from events, and other related materials. Accession (2011-1018) (1.0 lin. ft.; 1000 items; dated 1998-2011) includes additional administrative and organizational records from the NCAWA. Materials include newsletters, membership directories, conference notebooks, continuing legal education (CLE) presentations, photographs, correspondence, and periodicals about legal matters. Accession (2013-189) (6.0 lin. ft.; 4500 items; dated 1978-2009) includes newsletters, brochures, membership directories, conference materials, and photographs of past presidents. Acquired as part of the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
Extent:
17.6 Linear Feet (12,750 items)
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00933

Background

Scope and content:

Accession (2009-0209) (11.6 lin. ft.; 7100 items; dated 1978-2009) includes administrative and organizational records from the entire history of the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. Materials include membership directories, conference binders, surveys and other research about women in the profession, videotapes from annual conferences, committee and task force files, meeting minutes, articles of incorporation, photographs from events, and other related materials.

Accession (2011-1018) (1.0 lin. ft.; 1000 items; dated 1998-2011) includes additional administrative and organizational records from the NCAWA. Materials include newsletters, membership directories, conference notebooks, continuing legal education (CLE) presentations, photographs, correspondence, and periodicals about legal matters.

Accession (2013-189) (6.0 lin. ft.; 4500 items; dated 1978-2009) includes newsletters, membership directories, conference materials, brochures, and photographs of past presidents.

Biographical / historical:

The North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys was formed in 1978 and recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008. The NCAWA remains an active organization committed to increasing effective participation by women in the judicial system, in public office, and within the legal profession; promoting the rights of women under the law; and promoting the welfare of women attorneys in North Carolina. It works towards these goals through newsletters, resolutions, committees, annual conferences, endorsements, retreats, and education through coursework and scholarships. More information about NCAWA activities is available on its website, www.ncawa.org.

Acquisition information:
The North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2009 and 2011.
Processing information:

Accessioned by Meghan Lyon, October 2009 and November 2011, and by Megan Lewis, September 2014

Encoded by Meghan Lyon, October 2009, and Jane Metters, December 2011; updated by Megan Lewis, September, 2014

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Subjects:
Women lawyers -- North Carolina
Format:
Videotapes
Names:
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
Women judges -- North Carolina
Places:
North Carolina

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[Identification of item], North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys Records, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University