The Fargo Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) was formed on January 27, 1922.  It was the third branch of the AAUW to form in North Dakota.  The original purpose, as stated in the constitution, was to be "the uniting of college alumnae for the purpose of carrying on work suggested by the American Association of University Women, and such local work as is deemed desirable."  The bylaws were revised over the years, and by 1979 the purpose included "to concentrate and increase their effectiveness in the community for the solution of social and civic problems."  Over the years the AAUW has also been active in the state and national legislative sessions, lobbying for such issues as labeling canned goods (1943), ERA (1970's) and abortion rights (1980's).

The American Association of University Women, Fargo Branch records consist of histories of the Fargo, North Dakota, and national AAUW branches; constitution and bylaws; minutes and agenda; yearbooks and directories; reports; newsletters; correspondence; membership information; financial records; and various other records detailing the projects and study groups the local AAUW participated in.  All of the above series are arranged in chronological order, but none are complete except the yearbooks and directories. 
 

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