Women in Academics Week records
Scope and Contents
The Women in Academics Week records was chaired by Susan Session Rugh in 1974. It began as an alternative to the annual bridal fair on campus and highlighted women who were successful in their own right. The series consisted of monthly lectures and a full week in February. It was designed to help female students recognize their full potential. This collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, talks, and flyers announcing activities associated with the Women in Academics Week.
Dates
- 1973-1975
Creator
- Associated Students of Brigham Young University (creator, Organization)
- Rugh, Susan Sessions (contributor, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted. Closed for 35 years from the date of creation of the records, and thereafter open to the public in accordance with the University Archives Policy.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Women in academics week records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical / Historical
The Associated Students of Brigham Young University (ASBYU) was the student government organization on campus until 1988 when it was replaced by the Brigham Young University Student Association (BYUSA) which was created under the direction of university president Jeffrey R. Holland.
Extent
2 folders (0.02 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Gift of Susan Session Rugh, May 2004.
Appraisal
University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).
- Title
- Register of Women in Academics Week records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jennifer Kim
- Date
- 2011 August 24
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo UT 84602 US