Guide to the Asian Women United Records and Photographs TAM.320

Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
New York, NY, 10012
(212) 998-2630
tamiment.wagner@library.nyu.edu

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archive

Collection processed by I-Ting Emily Chu, 2008

This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit on February 16, 2013
Description is in English. using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Edited by Rachel Schimke for compliance with DACS and Tamiment Required Elements for Archival Description and to reflect the incorporation of nonprint materials , 1/10/2013

Descriptive Summary

Creator:	Asian Women United.
Title:	Asian Women United Records and Photographs
Dates [inclusive]:	1977-2004; bulk 1978-1986
Dates [bulk]:	Bulk, 1978-1986
Abstract:	Asian Women United (AWU) was a nonprofit organization formed in 1978 that was based in New York City. With a distinctly feminist point of view, the organization sought to support, educate and empower Asian-American women. AWU explored Asian-American women's history and culture and undertook to mobilize community women in the political arena. AWU organized many events including a concert, fundraisers, a mother/daughter social, and various workshops. The organization also participated in International Women's Day, the Women Working Together conference, the Coalition of Asian Women's Groups, and Asian/Pacific American Heritage festivals. The materials in this collection include newsletters, flyers for events hosted by Asian Women United, flyers for events held in coalition with other groups, workshop notes, meeting notes, administrative files, correspondence, newspaper articles, photographs, oversized collages, and two audiotapes.
Quantity:	1.0 linear feet in 2 manuscript boxes and 1 flat file drawer
Language of Materials note:	Materials are in English.
Call Phrase:	TAM.320

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