Washington Women in Trades Association records, 1982-2019

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington Women in Trades Association
Title
Washington Women in Trades Association records
Dates
1982-2019 (inclusive)
1991-2019 (bulk)
Quantity
aproximately 5.99 cubic feet (9 boxes)
Collection Number
6234
Summary
Records of a Washington State women's labor organization
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

Request at UW

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

The Washington Women in Trades Association (WWIT) was founded in 1978 by and for tradeswomen to gather and share information. WWIT seeks to improve women's economic equity and self-sufficiency through access and success in high-wage skilled trades careers by facilitating connections between women and prospective employers and providing education to students about women in non-traditional trades. The largest and most well-known project of WWIT is its annual Women in Trades Fair held every spring at Seattle Center that features over 100 prospective employers. In addition, WWIT also gives out educational scholarships, funds studies related to women in trades fields, and provides services to tradeswomen, including an open closet of work clothing.

[Adapted from the WWIT website: https://www.wawomenintrades.com/about-us]

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Rosie the Riveter-themed calendars, Women in Trades Job Fair materials including ephemera and posters, and other marketing materials published and distributed by Washington Women in the Trades, scrapbooks collected by Washington Women in the Trades of members and events from 1991-2004, scrapbooks of a 2002 "Remembering Rosie" event that honor World War II-era tradeswomen, a 2019 City of Seattle proclamation recognizing WITT's 40th anniversary from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, and Dream Big Dinner awards banquet banners.

Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top

Forms part of the Labor Archives of Washington.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 3 accessions.

  • Accession No. 6234-001, Washington Women in Trades Association records, 2008-2018
  • Accession No. 6234-002, Washington Women in the Trades scrapbooks, photographs, and ephemera, 1982-2019 (bulk 1991-2019)
  • Accession No. 6234-003, Washington Women in Trades Association Records, 1983-2018

Processing Note

6234-003 had initial rehousing completed by Emma Sommerseth, Elaine Kim, Haiyan Wang, Tyler Agafonov, and Amber Christiansen in 2019. Arrangement and final processing completed by Eulalie Mathieu in 2023.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 6234-001: Washington Women in Trades Association records, 2008-2018Return to Top

0.18 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Rosie the Riveter-themed calendars, Women in Trades Job Fair materials, and other marketing materials published and distributed by Washington Women in the Trades.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Cynthia Payne

Accession No. 6234-002: Washington Women in the Trades scrapbooks, photographs, and ephemera, 1982-2019 (bulk 1991-2019)Return to Top

2.63 cubic feet (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Scrapbooks collected by Washington Women in the Trades of members and events from 1991-2004, scrapbooks of a 2002 "Remembering Rosie" event that honor World War II-era tradeswomen, and Women in the Trades Career Fair buttons. Other materials include posters from the trades fair, metal toolbox, and a 2019 City of Seattle proclamation recognizing WITT's 40th anniversary from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Jo Scherer on behalf of Washington Women in the Trades. Scherer is an officer and executive board member.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 6234-002
Rosie Reunion Scrapbooks
2 scrapbooks
 2002
1 6234-002
Seattle "Women in Trades Day" Proclamation
 2019
1 6234-002
Trades Fair Pamphlet, Brochure, and Button
 2019
1 6234-002
Women in Trades Buttons and Postcards
 2015
2 6234-002
Women in Trades Fair Posters
 1982-1984
2 6234-002
Washington Women in Trades Scrapbook
Scope and Content: Includes posters, clippings, and marketing materials
 1991-2004
3 6234-002
Sisters of Local 66 Metal Toolbox
 undated

Accession No. 6234-003: Washington Women in Trades Association Records, 1983-2018Return to Top

approximately 3.18 cubic feet (5 boxes)

Scope and Content: This accession contains organizational records of the Washington Women in Trades Association. Most of the material relates to the organization’s annual Women in Trades Fair, including financial records, registration forms, event programs, and promotional materials. In addition, this collection contains three large banners from the organization’s annual Dream Big Dinner awards banquet. This collection would be of particular interest to researchers interested in the organizational operations of nonprofits, feminism, and women in the construction industry and other non-traditional trades fields.

Arrangement: Arranged in 2 series.
  • Series 1, Women in Trades Fair
    • Subseries A, Exhibitor Registration, 1999-2005
    • Subseries B, Advertising and Promotional Materials, 2000-2018, bulk 2000-2004
    • Subseries C, Fair Finances, 1998-2005
  • Series 2, Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organizational Records
    • Subseries A, Financial Records, 1996-2008
    • Subseries B, Nonprofit Status and Tax Documents, 1983-2005
    • Subseries C, Organizational Records and Event Materials, 1990-2017, bulk 1990-2004
    • Subseries D, Books, 2001-2009
    • Subseries E, Ephemera, 2010-2014

Restrictions on Access: Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.

Acquisition Info: Donated by Jo Scherer on behalf of Washington Women in the Trades. Scherer is an officer and executive board member.

Container(s) Description Dates
Series 1: Women in Trades Fair
1999-2018; 1999-2005
Subseries A: Exhibitor Registration
 1999-2005
Box/Folder Accession
1/1 6234-003
1999 Trades Fair, 1999 (Part 1 of 2)
 1999
1/2 6234-003
1999 Trades Fair, 1999 (Part 2 of 2)
 1999
1/3 6234-003
2000 Trades Fair - Exhibitor Information and Registration Forms, 2000 (Part 1 of 2)
 2000
1/4 6234-003
2000 Trades Fair - Exhibitor Information and Registration Forms, 2000 (Part 2 of 2)
 2000
1/5 6234-003
2001 Trades Fair - Exhibitor Packet, 2001 (Part 1 of 3)
 2001
1/6 6234-003
2001 Trades Fair - Registration (Part 2 of 3)
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
 2001
1/7 6234-003
2001 Trades Fair - Exhibitor Information Verification, Maps, 2001 (Part 3 of 3)
 2001
1/8 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Packets, Banking Information and Receipts
 2003-2004
1/9 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information (Part 1 of 3)
 2003-2004
1/10 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information (Part 2 of 3)
 2003-2004
1/11 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information (Part 3 of 3)
 2003-2004
1/12 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Lists and Maps
 2004
1/13 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Registrations
 2004
1/14 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Lists and Maps
 2005
1/15 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Registrations
 2005
1/16 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Payments
 2005
1/17 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Contracts
 2005
Subseries B: Advertising and Promotional Materials
 2000-2018; 2000-2004
Box/Folder Accession
1/18 6234-003
Washington Women in the Trades Fair Program and Rental Information
 2000
1/19 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Letters, Flyers, and Emails
 2000-2001
1/20 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Wanted: All Rosies Event Information
 2001-2002
1/21 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information and Maps
 2001-2004
1/22 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information, Maps and Letters
 2002
1/23 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair 25th Anniversary Celebration Information
 2004
1/24 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Letters Returned to Sender
 2004
1/25 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Program
 2004
1/26 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Newspaper Articles
 2017-2018
Subseries C: Fair Finances
 1998-2005
Box/Folder Accession
1/27 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Contact Information, Newspaper, and Bank Information
 1998-2002
1/28 6234-003
2002 Trades Fair - ROSIE Project, Financial, Logistic, and Exhibitor Information, 2002 (Part 1 of 2)
 2002
1/29 6234-003
2002 Trades Fair - Registration Forms, Free Tables, Program Information, Minutes, 2002 (Part 2 of 2)
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
 2002
1/30 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Banking Information
 2002-2003
1/31 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair, Banking Information and Letters
 2002-2005
Series 2: Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organizational Records
Subseries A: Financial Records
 1996-2008
Box/Folder Accession
1/32 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Treasurer Reports
 1996-2001
1/33 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Banking Statements
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
 1998-1999
1/34 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Banking Information
 1999
1/35 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Reimbursement, Fiscal Year 2000
 1999-2000
2/1 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organization Records, Fiscal Year 2000 (Part 1 of 3)
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
 1999-2000
2/2 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organization Records, Fiscal Year 2000 (Part 2 of 3)
 1999-2000
2/3 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organization Records, Fiscal Year 2000 (Part 3 of 3)
 1999-2000
2/4 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Reimbursement, Fiscal Year 2001
 2000-2001
2/5 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Invoices
 2000-2001
2/6 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Checks, Financial Information, Letters, Emails, Faxes and Flyers
 2000-2003
2/7 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Invoices
 2001
2/8 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Banking and Credit Card Legal Information
 2001
2/9 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Banking Information
 2001-2004
2/10 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Invoices, Northwest Utility Directory, Apprenticeship List and Women in Trades Fair Flyer
 2001-2005
2/11 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades 2004-5 Financial and Organization Records - American Express Records, 2002-2008
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
 2002-2008
2/12 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Banking Information
 2003
2/13 6234-003
Washington Women In Trades 2003 Financial and Organization Records, 2003-2004 (Part 1 of 2)
 2003-2004
2/14 6234-003
Washington Women In Trades 2003 Financial and Organization Records, 2003-2004 (Part 2 of 2)
 2003-2004
2/15 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades 2004-5 Financial and Organization Records - Women in Trades Fair Fiscal Year 2005, 2004-2005 (Part 1 of 3)
 2004-2005
2/16 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades 2004-5 Financial and Organization Records - 2004 Records, 2004 (Part 2 of 3)
 2004
2/17 6234-003
Quickbooks Merchant Account Credit Card Processing Information
 2004-2005
2/18 6234-003
Invoices
 2005-2007
2/19 6234-003
Washington Women In Trades Bills
 2006
Subseries B: Nonprofit Status and Tax Documents
 1983-2005
Box/Folder Accession
2/20 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Fair Committee Original Nonprofit Incorporation Documents
 1983
2/21 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Banking and Tax Information
 1983-2000
2/22 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Banking, Tax and Nonprofit Information
 1990-2000
2/23 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Annual Reports and Tax Information
 1991-1994
2/24 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Banking and Event Information and Women's History Month Booklets
 1997-2002
2/25 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Tax Exemption Information
 1999
2/26 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Information
 1999
2/27 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Banking, Tax and Event Information
 2000-2005
2/28 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Fair Committee Nonprofit Incorporation Documents
 2001
2/29 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Articles of Incorporation
 2001
Subseries C: Organizational Records and Event Materials
 1990-2017; 1990-2004
Box/Folder Accession
2/30 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Insurance Documents
 1990-1995
2/31 6234-003
Committee Bylaws - Washington Women in Trades
 approximately 1990-1999
2/32 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Agendas, Tax and Event Information
 1993-2000
2/33 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Labor Union Newsletters and International Women's Day Information
 1996-2002
2/34 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Speeches, Letters, Emails and P.O. Box Information
 1996-2003
2/35 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Meeting Agendas and Minutes
 2001
2/36 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Financial Information
 2001-2002
2/37 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Mailing Labels
 2002
2/38 6234-003
Washington Women in Trades Rosie Reunion Award Templates
 2002
2/39 6234-003
Alaska Employment Revolution Conference Information
 2002
2/40 6234-003
Tradeswomen Now and Tomorrow Information
 2004
Box
3 6234-003
Dream Big Dinner Banners
 2015-2017
4 6234-003
Dream Big Dinner Banners
 2015-2017
5 6234-003
Dream Big Dinner Banners
 2015-2017
Box/Folder
2/41 6234-003
2017 Women in Trades Calendar
 2017
Subseries D: Books
 2001-2009
Box/Folder Accession
2/42 6234-003
Nail, Kristin Campbell. 2001. The Girls from Hangar B. Seattle WA: Goodfellow Press.
 2001
2/43 6234-003
Eisenberg, Adam. 2009. A Different Shade of Blue : How Women Changed the Face of Police Work. Lake Forest Calif: Behler Publications.
 2009
Subseries E: Ephemera
 2010-2014
Box/Folder Accession
2/44 6234-003
Washington Women in the Trades Buttons from 2010, 2011, and 2014
 2010, 2011, 2014

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Labor movement--Washington (State)
  • Labor unions--Washington (State)
  • Labor--Washington (State)
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
  • Trade associations--Washington (State)

Corporate Names

  • Washington Women in Trades Association--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (host institution)


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