Finding Aid for Publicity File, 1923-1982 | University of Illinois Archives

Title: Publicity File, 1923-1982

ID: 30/2/4

Primary Creator: Moms Association

Extent: 1.0 cubic feet

Arrangement: by type of material and chronologically thereunder

Subjects: Mothers Association, Mothers Day

Formats/Genres: Papers

Languages: English

Publicity file including clippings on Mothers Association activities, addresses by speakers at annual meetings, correspondence concerning events, programs for annual meetings, annual reports by Association presidents; financial reports and lists of members of the Executive Committee, book awards, county chairmen, past presidents and recipients of scholarships. The series includes material on exchange program with Alaska; county chairmen's reports (1956-58, 1962-63) and handbook (1968-69); Helen Hayes' visit (1966); historical information (1925-68); Mother's Day (1923-31, 1965-73); Amelia A. Stern (1963-68); student responses to activity questionnaire (1968) and Survival Kits (1965-68); Joan Campbell, 1981; Frances Bes Watkins, 1977; and Grace Wilson, 1978.

The University of Illinois Mothers Association was founded in 1923 after two years under the leadership of the Women's League.¹ It is a non-profit organization dedicated to service by mothers to the University of Illinois and its students.² The association is governed by an executive board consisting of a president, 3 vice-presidents, four directors (selected on an area basis), a treasurer, and an executive secretary.³ Funds are deposited with the University Business Office.⁴ Each county in the state has at least one county chairwoman.⁵ Membership is open to mothers of all university students.⁶ There is a quarterly newsletter, Illi Notes, which was first published in 1963, and is mailed to all contributing members.⁷ Some programs are co-sponsored with the Dads Association but each organization maintains separate administrative and continuing activities.⁸ Dues cover the cost of programs and activities, one of which is an annual scholarship for the amount of tuition and fees. This scholarship was first awarded in 1952.⁹

1. County Chairwoman's Handbook, 1971-1972, p. 4.

2. Ibid., title page.

3. Ibid., p. 5.

4. Ibid., p. 5.

5. Ibid., p. 5.

6. University of Illinois Mothers Association (pamphlet)

7. County Chairwoman's Handbook, 1971-1972, p. 10.

8. University of Illinois Mothers Association (pamphlet)

9. County Chairwoman's Handbook, 1971-1972, p. 10.

Mothers Association
Mothers Day

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Accruals: 9/1963; 1/7/69; 6/13/75; 4/17/2023; 06/01/2023

Acquisition Source: Terry Thies, 4/17/2023 addition

Other Note: 1 Pages

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/3002004.pdf

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