Descriptive SummaryUA 908Associated Students of Brigham Young University
Women's Office History,
1975-1982
Associated Students of Brigham Young
UniversityL. Tom Perry Special Collections9 volumes (2 linear ft.)Associated Students of
Brigham Young University (ASBYU) was the student organization on campus until
1988 when the Brigham Young University Student Association (BYUSA) was created
under Jeffrey R. Holland's direction. The Women’s Office served as a resource
for information and involvement in women’s issues and provided programs that
emphasized the preparation of each woman in every area of her life.Includes correspondence, newspaper
articles, speeches, programs, cards, announcements, lectures, flyers,
memorabilia, and photocopied pictures of activities such as Homecoming, Project
Uplift, bridal fashion shows, Women’s Conference, and Preference. Also includes
biographical sketches of some officers, minor financial records, executive
board minutes, and miscellaneous items.ProvenanceFound in the University Archives stacks, 2004.
AccessRestricted. Closed for 25 years after the creation of the records and
thereafter open to the public after consultation with the University Archivist
and in accordance with the General Restriction Statement of the L. Tom Perry
Special Collections.
Conditions of UseIt is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary
copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from Associated Students of Brigham
Young University Women's Office History, 1975-1982 must be obtained from the
Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the Special Collections Board of
Curators.
Preferred CitationInitial Citation: UA 908; Associated
Students of Brigham Young University Women's Office History, 1975-1982;
University Archives; L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library,
Brigham Young University.
Following Citations:UA 908, LTPSC.
Biographical HistoryAssociated Students of Brigham Young University (ASBYU) was the
student organization on campus until 1988 when the Brigham Young University
Student Association (BYUSA) was created under Jeffrey R. Holland's direction.
The Women’s Office served as a resource for information and involvement in
women’s issues and provided programs that emphasized the preparation of each
woman in every area of her life.
Scope and Content NoteIncludes correspondence, newspaper articles, speeches, programs,
cards, announcements, lectures, flyers, memorabilia, and photocopied pictures
of activities such as Homecoming, Project Uplift, bridal fashion shows, Women’s
Conference, and Preference. Also includes biographical sketches of some
officers, minor financial records, executive board minutes, and miscellaneous
items.
Notes on ArrangementThe collection is arranged chronologically.
Subject TracingsInstitutionsBrigham Young University--StudentsBrigham Young University--HistoryPlacesProvo (Utah)Genre/FormHistoriesContainer ListWomen's Office HistoryWomen's Office History,
1975-1982BoxFolderContents
11ASBYU Women's Office History, Vol. 1, Debbie Hutchins
Forrest, Women's Vice President,
1975-1976Section 1. General (blue)- Elections, 1975-1976
- Self-study
- Office Organization
- Calendar
- Executive Board Minutes and Agendas
- Office Evaluation
- Budget
- Leadership Seminars
- Recruitment--One-to-one Programs
Section 2. Academics (orange)- Freshman Orientation
- Women's Awareness Speaking Series
- Women's Conference
- Resumes
- Who's Who Speaking Series
12ASBYU Women's Office, Vol. 2, Debbie Hutchins Forrest,
Women's Vice President,
1975-1976Section 3. Service (yellow)- Re-entry
- Project Uplift
- Consumer Week
- Birthday Letters
- Health Presentations
- Teach-a-grams
- Program
- Pen Pals
Section 4. Cultural (purple)- Centennial Fashion Show
- Bridal Fashion Show
- Arts & Crafts Fair
Section 5. Spiritual (green)- Eventide Fireside
Section 6. Social (ivory)- "Triple Combinations" Preference movie and
dance--Spring
- "Come Touch The Sun" Preference dance--Summer
- "Memories" Preference dance--Winter
- Girls Choice Football Game
- "Moments in Time" Preference dance--Fall
Section 7. Intercollegiate Assocation for Women Students
(IAWS)(gold)- Letters from Region II Vice President
- IAWS Convention--Cincinnati, Ohio 1976
- IAWS Election--1977
- IAWS Regional Meeting--Salt Lake City, Utah
- IAWS Convention--Dallas, Texas 1977
23ASBYU Women's Office, Vol. 3, Debbie Hutchins Forrest,
Women's Vice President,
1975-1976Section 8. Leadership Directives (red)- Sister Barbara Smith
- President Dallin Oaks
- Brother Neal Maxwell
- Student Development Office
Section 9. Correspondence (tan)- Correspondence
24ASBYU Women's Office, Vol. 4, Karen Bybee, Women's Vice
President,
1977-1978Office Overview- Office Board
- Office Overview
- Job Descriptions
- Board Meetings
- Fall Leadership Conference
Academic- Fall Orientation
- Lecture Series
- Resource File and Library
Cultural- Homecoming Queen Pageant
- Christmas Craft Fair
- Bridal Fair
Physical- Health Week
- Women's Sports
Service- Project Uplift
- Teach-a-grams
Social- Preference Dances
- Women's Choice Activities
Spiritual- Lecture Series
Women's Issues and Concerns- IWY
- Women's Awareness Week
- IAWS
- Women's Advisory Council
Women's Conference- Women's Conference material
Miscellaneous- Lighting
- ACU-I3
25ASBYU Women's Office, Vol. 5, Susan Paxman, Women's Vice
President,
1978-1979General- General
Spring/Summer- Self-Protection Seminar
- Orientation
- Women's Awareness Lecture
Fall/Winter- Women's Concerns
- Culture--Homecoming Queen Contest
- Service--Project Uplift, Easter Seals
- Social--Preference dances
- Academic--Women's Resource Library, Women's Concerns and
Careers, Women's Conference
36ASBYU Women's Office, Vol. 6, Jill Harris, Women's Vice
President,
1979-1980General- Extras
Spring/Summer- Preference
- Speaker (spiritual)
- Workshop
- Freshman Orientation
Fall/Winter- Service--Project Uplift
- Social--Preference (Fall/Winter), Preference Activities,
Top Ten College Competitions, Homecoming
- Spiritual--Lectures, Letters for
Life/anti-abortion
- Academic--Lectures, workshops, special weeks
37ASBYU Women's Office, Vol. 7, Jill Harris, Women's Vice
President,
1979-1980Women's Conference- Program
- Highlights
- Keynote Speakers
- Committees
- Publicity
- Secretarial
- Faculty
- Workshop
- Services
- Women's Week
- Advisory Committee
- General
38ASBYU Women's Office, Vol 8, Judy R. Mestas, Women's
Vice President,
1980-1981General- Board Members and Finance
- Homecoming
- Project Uplift
- Lectures
- Preference
- Newsletters
49ASBYU Women's Office, Vol. 9, Jeanie Erekson, Women's
Vice President,
1981-1982General- Office Overview--Goals, Job descriptions, Organization,
Office audit, Board Meetings, Leadership Seminar
- Public Relations
- Women's Orientation meeting
- Lectures
- Awareness Week
- Impact
- Miss Brigham Young University Pageant
- Project Uplift
- Preference
- Bridal Fair
- Miscellaneous