Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Alaska/Northwest Records

Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Alaska/Northwest Records, 1918-1990

Overview of the Collection

Title: Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Alaska/Northwest Records
Dates: 1918-1990 (inclusive)
19181990

1970's-9180's (bulk)
19701989
Quantity: 8.4 cu. ft.
Collection Number: PNW Protestantism Collection PW
Summary: This collection contains papers and objects from the Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Alaska-Northwest. The collection consists of meeting minutes, publications, tapes, financial records, miscellaneous information, and miscellaneous objects.
Repository: Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
Whitworth University Archives and Special Collections
300 W. Hawthorne Road
Spokane, WA 99251
Telephone: 5097774481
archives@whitworth.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open for research use
Languages: English
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment of the Humanities.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Presbyterian Women is a 200 year old national organization within the Presbyterian Church of the United States of America (PCUSA). It has an elective National Executive Committee which reports directly to the General Assembly of the PCUSA and plays an important part within the church. Presbyterian Women also plays a large part in supporting mission organizations and missionaries around the world. (NOTE: Presbyterian Women, n.d. http://pcusa.org/pw/history.htm, 28 October, 2005.)

The Presbyterian Women in the Synod exists to "build community, affirm women's calls to leadership, raise issues and concerns and to channel information to and from Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery and churchwide." (NOTE: Presbyterian Women, n.d. http://pcusa.org/pw/history.htm, 2 November 2005.)

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains papers and objects from the Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Alaska-Northwest. The collection consists of meeting minutes, publications, tapes, financial records, miscellaneous information, and miscellaneous objects.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

This collection is open for use

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Series Meetings and Gatherings

Series Evaluations, Records, etc.

Series Synodical

Series Social Issues

Series Church Women United

Series National Executive Committee

Series Objects

Series Publications

Series Presbytery Information and Newsletters

Series Synodical Financial Information

Series Objects

Series Tapes

Processing Note

This collection was first processed on October 24, 2005 and last updated on November 3, 2005

Related Materials

Synod of Alaska -- Northwest

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Introduction and InventoryReturn to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/1

Meetings and GatheringsReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/2	Mid-Year & Annual Meeting Minutes of the Executive Board	miscellaneous dates
1/3	Mid-Year & Annual Meeting Minutes of the Executive Board	miscellaneous dates
1/4	Mid-Year & Annual Meeting Minutes of the Executive Board	miscellaneous dates
1/5	Synodical Midwinter Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1970's
1/6	Synodical Midwinter Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1980's
1/7	Synodical Midwinter Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1980's
1/8	Synodical Midwinter Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1980's
1/9	Synodical Board Meetings, Spokane, WA	1980-1983
1/10	Synodical Board Meetings	1984-1986
1/11	Mid-Winter Board Meeting, Planning & Correspondence	1983-1984
1/12	Mid-Year Synodical Board Meeting, Planning & Correspondence	1986
1/13	Mid-Year Board Meeting, Miscellaneous	1986
1/14	Synodical Board Meeting	1986
1/15	Mid-Year Board Meeting, Thursday Evening Worship	1987
1/16	Mid-Year Board Meeting, Planning & Correspondence	1987
1/17	Synodical Board Meetings	1987
1/18	List of PW Records in Philadelphia, Mid-Year Board Meeting	1987
1/19	PW Board Meeting Reports, Agendas, etc.	1988
1/20	Programs, Bulletins, etc.	miscellaneous dates
1/21	Programs, Bulletins, etc.	miscellaneous dates
1/22	Programs, Bulletins, etc.	miscellaneous dates
1/23	Synodical Mid-Winter Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1960's
1/24	Synodical Mid-Winter Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1960's
1/25	Synodical Mid-Winter Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1970's
1/26	Annual & Mid-Year Meeting Suggestions	1950's-1970's
1/27	Synodical Meeting Minutes & Correspondence	1970's
1/28	Synodical Meeting Minutes & Correspondence	1970's
1/29	Synodical Meeting Minutes & Correspondence	1970's
1/30	Annual Synod Meeting at Whitworth College	1974
1/31	Synodical Meeting Minutes & Correspondence	1980's
1/32	Mid-Winter & Annual Synodical Meeting Minutes	1980-1983
1/33	Synodical Annual Meeting Planning & Correspondence1983
1/34	Annual Synodical Meeting	1984

Evaluations, Records, etc.Return to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/35	Synodical Meeting Minutes, Corr, Papers	1984
1/36	Synodical Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1984
1/37	Synodical Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1984
1/38	Annual Synodical Meeting Planning & Correspondence	1984
1/39	Mid-Winter Synodical Meeting Minutes, Corr, Papers	1985
1/40	Mid-Winter Synodical Meeting Minutes, Corr, Papers	1985
1/41	Mid-Winter Synodical Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1985
2/1	Box 2 Inventory
2/2	Annual Synodical Meeting Minutes, Correspondence, Papers	1985
2/3	Annual Meeting Program Development	1985
2/4	Annual Synodical Meeting Miscellaneous	1985
2/5	Annual Synodical Meeting Working Papers, Correspondence, etc.	1985
2/6	Annual Synodical Meeting, Special Arrangements	1985
2/7	Annual Synodical Meeting Workshop	1985
2/8	Annual Synodical Meeting Guests & Correspondence	1985
2/9	Annual Synodical Meeting Mission Tour	1985
2/10	Annual Synodical Meeting Evaluations	1985
2/11	Annual Synodical Meeting Planning	1986
2/12	Annual Synodical Meeting Planning	1986
2/13	Annual Synodical Meeting	1986
2/14	Synodical Meeting	Sept. 1957
2/15	Transition: NEC Representative, Nancy Davison	1985
2/16	PW Design	1986
2/17	Synodical Planning Committee, Elinor Kelly	Sept. 1987
2/18	Synodical Planning Committee, History Celebration Committee	1987-1988
2/19	PW in the Synod	1988
2/20	Churchwide Organizing Meeting Minutes, By-Laws	1988
2/21	Churchwide PW Gathering Materials	1988
2/22	Churchwide PW Correspondence, Notices, etc.	1989
2/23	Synod Meeting	1989
2/24	Synod Meeting	1989
2/25	PWS Moderator Report	1989
2/26	Synod of Alaska-Northwest 100th Synod Assembly	1989
2/27	PWS Gathering	1989
2/28	Correspondence	1989
2/29	PWS Gathering Program, Reports, etc.	1989
2/30	Coordinating Team Meeting, Bellingham	Aug. 1989
2/31	PWS Gathering	1990
2/32	PWS Gathering Program Planning, Correspondence, etc.	1990
2/33	PWS Gathering Program Planning, Correspondence, etc.	1990
2/34	PWS Gathering Reports	1990
2/35	PWS & Coordinating Team Meeting Minutes & By-Laws	1980's, 1990
2/36	PWS Gathering Grant Requests & Scholarships	1990
2/37	PWS Gathering Program Planning, Cleda Locey	1990
2/38	PWS Gathering Program Planning, Elizabeth Massie	1990
2/39	PWS Gathering Tours,	1990
2/40	PWS Gathering Registration	1990
2/41	PWS Gathering Arrangements	1990
2/42	PWS Gathering Finances	1990
2/43	National Meeting Program Book	1970
2/44	Regional Meeting	1970, 1972
2/45	National Meeting Papers	1976
2/46	National Meeting Papers	1979
2/47	National Meeting Papers	1985
2/48	National Meeting Miscellaneous Papers	1985
2/49	National Meeting Miscellaneous Papers	1985
3/1	Box 3 Inventory
3/2	Churchwide Gathering Papers	1988
3/3	Churchwide Gathering Papers	1988
3/4	Annual Gathering & Reports	1989
3/5	Annual Gathering Materials	1989
3/6	Annual Gatherings	1990
3/7	Annual Gatherings	1990
3/8	Annual Gatherings	1990

SynodicalReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
3/9	History of Synodical	1918-1948
3/10	History of Synodical	1980's
3/11	History of Synodical	1980's
3/12	The Historical Foundation	1980's
3/13	History: List of Presidents/Moderators	miscellaneous dates
3/14	Synodical Goals & Mission	miscellaneous dates
3/15	By-Laws of the Synodical	1950's, 1960's
3/16	By-Laws of the Synodical	1970's
3/17	By-Laws of the Synodical	1980's
3/18	By-Laws	1989
3/19	By-Laws & Correspondence concerning By-Laws	1970's
3/20	By-Laws & Correspondence concerning By-Laws	1983, 1984
3/21	By-Laws & Correspondence concering By-Laws	1985
3/22	By-Laws & Correspondence concerning By-Laws	1987
3/23	By-Laws & Correspondence concerning By-Laws	1988, 1989
3/24	Honorary Memberships	1982-1984
3/25	Synodical Officers Special Services	1984
3/26	Synodical Presidents; Shirley Parks	1983
3/27	Officers: Secretary	1984, 1985
3/28	Synodical Nominating Committee	1980's
3/29	Synodical Nominating Committee	1980's
3/30	Officers: Peace & Justice Coordinator	1985
3/31	Committees: Standing and Special	1949, 1950
3/32	Synodical Hosting Manual	Dates?
3/33	Presbyterian Church USA Logo	1985
3/34	Women of the synod of A-NW Logos	Dates?
3/35	Synodical Officers Duties Handbook	1984-1985
3/36	National Office Miscellaneous Correspondence	1980's
3/37	Correspondence	1986
3/38	Correspondence following end of Kelly's term	1990
3/39	Exchanges in Understanding	1970's, 1980's
	Reports & Correspondence
Box/Folder
3/40	Exchanges in Understanding Australia Correspondence	1990
3/41	Representatives on Councils, Synod, Presbytery	1986
3/42	Reunions	1980's
3/43	Reunions	1980's
3/44	Reunions	1980's
3/45	Reunions	1980's
3/46	Mission Design Describes Women's Unit	1986
3/47	Women's Ministry Unit New Design Including PW	1980's, 1990's
3/48	Organizational Designs	1970's
3/49	Catalyst Corp Materials	1975
3/50	Catalyst Corp Materials	1975
3/51	Catalyst Corp Materials	1975
3/52	Leadership Training Ideas	1974
3/53	Leadership Training Events	1978
3/54	Leadership Training Events	1978
3/55	Leadership Training Events	1978
3/56	Leadership Development Event	1980
3/57	Leadership Training Event	1983
3/58	Leadership Training Event	1983, 1984
3/59	Leadership Training Resources	1970's
4/1	Box 4 Inventory
4/2	Secretary Reports & Correspondence	1940's
4/3	Secretary Reports & Correspondence	1950's
4/4	Secretary Reports & Correspondence	miscellaneous dates
4/5	Song Sheets & Books	miscellaneous dates
4/6	Vice-President Reports & Correspondence	1970's, 1980's
4/7	Synodical President: Christie Loney, Correspondence	1983, 1984
4/8	Synodical President: Christie Loney, Correspondence	1985, 1986
4/9	Synodical Present Reports to Synod & Synod Council	1980's
4/10	Synodical President Reports to Synod & Synod Council	miscellaneous dates
4/11	Synodical Rosters	1970-1972
4/12	Transition Papers	1986-1988
4/13	Transition Papers	1986-1988
4/14	Manual of Administrative Operations& Directory	1989, 1990
4/15	Partners for Transition "Reinforcement" Workshop, Miscellaneous Correspondence	1986
4/16	Transition Team	1987
4/17	Bicentennial (Synod)	1988-1989
4/18	Stole information	1988
4/19	Synodical Registration Records	1984
4/20	Synodical Registration Records	1984
4/21	Various Skill Bank Forms	1984
4/22	Officers Booklets	Dates?
4/23	Officers Booklets	Dates?
4/24	Synodical President Correspondence	miscellaneous dates
4/25	Synodical Evaluations & Reports	1954-1956, 1965, 1973-1974
4/26	Synodical Evaluations & Reports	1988
4/27	Synod Information	1990
4/28	Other Synodicals	miscellaneous dates
4/29	Other Synodicals	miscellaneous dates
4/30	Other Synodicals	miscellaneous dates
4/31	Miscellaneous Papers	1972-1973
4/32	Miscellaneous Papers	1975
4/33	Miscellaneous Programs, Ideas, etc.	1980's
4/34	Miscellaneous papers	1988-1990
4/35	Miscellaneous	miscellaneous dates
4/36	Handbooks	1954-1958
4/37	Handbook	1976
4/38	Handbook	1990
4/39	Directories	1944-1961
4/40	Directories	1961-1970
4/41	Directories & Miscellaneous	1970's
4/42	Directories & Miscellaneous	1970's
4/43	Directories	1980's
5/1	Box 5 Inventory

Social IssuesReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
5/2	Mission Promotion Brochures	1980's
5/3	Mission Giving	1987
5/4	Mission Newsletter	1980's
5/5	Mission Projects: Campbell Farm	1980's
5/6	Mission Resources	1980's
5/7	"Concern" Correspondence	1980's
5/8	Resource Materials	miscellaneous dates
5/9	Special Judicatory Projects w/ Churches in other Nations	Dates?
5/10	Christmas International House	1980's
5/11	Christmas International House	1980's
5/12	Church Women United	1980's
5/13	International Women's Year	1970's
5/14	Sister Presbyterials & Sister Countries	1984
5/15	Social Concerns	miscellaneous dates
5/16	American Christians for the Abolition of Torture - Amnesty	1980's
5/17	Advocacy Action Series	1980's
5/18	Aging	1980's
5/19	Alcoholism	1980's
5/20	Alcoholism	1980's
5/21	Baby Formula	1980's
5/22	Hunger	1980's
5/23	Hunger	1970's, 1980's
5/24	Hunger	1970's, 1980's
5/25	Hunger	1980's
5/26	Peace & Justice	1980's
5/27	Peacemaking	1980's
5/28	Peacemaking	1980's
5/29	Peacemaking	1980's
5/30	Peacemaking	1980's
5/31	Peacemaking	1980's
5/32	Peacemaking	1980's
5/33	Peacemaking	1980's
5/34	Nutrition	1975
5/35	Sanctuary	1980's
5/36	Studies: Creativity	1970's
5/37	Studies: Multi-Lingual Bible Study	1980's
5/38	Studies: Polity	Dates?
5/39	Economic Justice, Women on the Move	1987, 1988
5/40	Consultations, Reproduction Rights	1988
5/41	Equality & Reconciliation Materials	1987
5/42	Social Issue Materials, Programs	1987
5/43	Social Issue Materials, Programs	1987
5/44	Africa	1980's
5/45	Africa Follow-up Conference	1985
5/46	Africa Follow-up Conference	1985
5/47	Africa Follow-up Conference	1985
5/48	South Africa	1980's
5/49	South Africa	1980's
5/50	South Africa	1980's
5/51	South Africa	1980's
6/1	Box 6 Inventory
6/2	Native Americans	1980's
6/3	Latin America	1980's
6/4	Central America	1980's
6/5	Middle East	1980's
6/6	India	1970's
6/7	India	1970's
6/8	China Journey	1988

Church Women UnitedReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
6/9	Miscellaneous	1980's
6/10	"Fellowship of the Least Coin"	miscellaneous dates
6/11	Miscellaneous	1970's
6/12	Miscellaneous	1970's
6/13	Miscellaneous	1970's
6/14	Miscellaneous	1980's
6/15	Miscellaneous	1980's
6/16	Miscellaneous	1980's
6/17	Miscellaneous	1983
6/18	Miscellaneous	1990
6/19	Miscellaneous	1980's
6/20	Miscellaneous	1980's
6/21	Miscellaneous	miscellaneous dates
6/22	National PW By-Laws	1970, 1982

National Executive CommitteeReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
6/23	Representatives & Reports	1980's
6/24	Representatives & Reports	1980's
6/25	Representatives & Reports	1980's
6/26	Representatives & Reports	1980's
6/27	Representatives & Reports	1980's
6/28	Miscellaneous	1970's

ObjectsReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
6	Women of the Synod of the Covenant Peace Bible Exchange
6	Synod Souvenir	1979
6	Gift from Savoonga Presbyterian Women Alaska
6	Signed Meeting Plate	1985
6	Fan	1988
6	Gift from Gloria Armstrong	1990
Box/Folder
7/1	Box 7 Inventory

PublicationsReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
7/2	Concern	1968
7/3	Concern	1970
7/4	Concern	1971
7/5	Concern	1972
7/6	Concern	1972
7/7	Concern	1973
7/8	Concern	1973
7/9	Concern	1974
7/10	Concern	1974
7/11	Concern	1975
7/12	Concern	1975
7/13	Concern	1976
7/14	Concern	1976
7/15	Concern	1977
7/16	Concern	1978
7/17	Concern	1979
7/18	Concern	1980
7/19	Concern	1981
7/20	Concern	1982
7/21	Concern	1983
7/22	Concern	1984
7/23	Concern	1985
7/24	Concern	1986
7/25	Concern	1987-988
7/26	Concern Bible Study Supplements	1970's, 1980's
7/27	Concern Bible Study Supplements	1980's
7/28	Concern Magazine Newsfold	1970's, 1980's
7/29	Concern Magazine Newsfold	1980's
7/30	Concern Magazine Newsfold	1980's
7/31	Women's Ministry Unit Newsletter	1980's
7/32	Crosswinds	1989, 1990
7/33	Patterns	1990
7/34	The Tumbleweed	1975, 1976, 1977
7/35	The Tumbleweed	1982, 1983, 1984
7/36	The Tumbleweed	1985-1989
7/37	Connect	1970's
7/38	Connect	1980's
7/39	Connect	1980's
7/40	Presbyterian Women	1980's
7/41	Pipeline Newsletter	1985
7/42	The Pipeline	1990's
7/43	The Pipeline	1980's
8/1	Box 8 Inventory

PublicationsReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
8/2	Mission Newsletter	1980's
8/3	Newswest	1980's
8/4	Pipeline	1960's, 1970's
8/5	Miscellaneous	miscellaneous dates
8/6	Miscellaneous	miscellaneous dates

Presbytery Information and NewslettersReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
8/7	Presbyterial Officers	1957-1983
8/8	Presbyterial Officers	1986, 1987
8/9	Presbyterial Membership Count/Correspondence	1965
8/10	Inside Message & Presbyterial	1980's
8/11	Presbyterial By-Laws	1980's
8/12	Presbyterial Suggestions	1960's
8/13	Presbyterial President's Annual Reports	1980's
8/14	Presbytery Gatherings	1989, 1990
8/15	Alaska Presbytery	miscellaneous dates
8/16	Central Wash. Presbytery -- Anne Newsletter	1970's, 1990's
8/17	Central Wash. Presbytery	miscellaneous dates
8/18	Empress Inland Empire Newsletter	1970's, 1980's
8/19	Inland Northwest Presbytery	miscellaneous dates
8/20	The Herald Puget Sound Newsletters	1990's
8/21	Puget Sound Presbytery	1970's, 1980's
8/22	Puget Sound Presbytery	1980's
8/23	Channel One Olympia Newsletter	1970's-1990's
8/24	Channel One Olympia Newsletter	1970's-1990's
8/25	Olympia Presbytery	1970's, 1980's
8/26	Olympia Presbytery	1970's, 1980's
8/27	Newslink Seattle Newsletter	1980's
8/28	Newslink Seattle Newsletter	1980's
8/29	Seattle Presbytery	miscellaneous dates
8/30	The North Star, Yukon Newsletter	1980's, 1990's
8/31	Yukon Presbytery	miscellaneous dates

Synodical Financial InformationReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
8/32	Synodical President/Moderator's Expense	1987-1990
8/33	Synodical Vice President's Expense	1984-1985
8/34	Treasurer Reports, Budgets, Pledge Forms	1989
8/35	Opportunity Giving	1970's, 1980's
8/36	Opportunity Giving	1970's, 1980's
8/37	Enablers	1988-1990
8/38	Enablers	1988-1990
8/39	Goals	1986-1987
8/40	Giving Program	Dates?
8/41	Goals & Pledges	1970's
8/42	Goals & Pledges	1970's
8/43	Goals & Pledges	1980's
8/44	Treasurer's Reports, Budgets, Correspondence	1940's-1960's
8/45	Treasurer' Reports, Budgets, Correspondence	1970's, 1980's
8/46	Goals & Pledges	1960's
8/47	Goals & Pledges	1970's
8/48	Monetary Requests	1986
8/49	Report on Presbyterian Giving	1970

ObjectsReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box
9	Handbag with Synodical Button	1998
9	Handbag with Synodical Button
9	Handbag

TapesReturn to Top

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
9/1	Cleda Locey, PWS Gathering	1990
9/2	Synodical Business Meeting	Sept. 14, 1984
9/3	Synodical Business Meeting	Sept. 14, 1984
9/4	Synodical Business Meeting	Sept. 14, 1984
9/5	The Good Samaritan Puppet Show	Sept. 14, 1984
9/6	1st Tape	Sept. 15, 1984
9/7	Tape 2	Sept. 15, 1984
9/8	3rd Tape	Sept. 15, 1984
9/9	"Summary of Bible Study & Instructions for Focus Groups"	Sept. 14, 1984
Box
10		Sept. 14, 1984
11		Sept. 14, 1984
12		Sept. 14, 1984
13		Sept. 15, 1984
14		Sept. 13, 1984
15		Sept. 13, 1984
16		Date?

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Christian councils and synods
Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A
Presbyterian women--Pacific Northwest

Personal Names

Blackstone, Alma
Kelly, Elinor
Loney, Christie
Parks, Shirley

Corporate Names

Alaska Presbytery
Central Washington Presbytery
Inland Northwest Presbytery
North Puget Sound Presbytery
Olympia Presbytery
Presbyterian Women
Seattle Presbyterian
Synod of Alaska-Northwest--Archives
Yukon Presbytery

Geographical Names

Alaska
Central Washington
Inland Northwest
North Puget Sound
Olympia (Wash.)
Seattle (Wash.)
Sitka (Alaska)
Spokane (Wash.)
Yukon

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