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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)19822019
1991-2019 (bulk)19912019 - Quantity
- 2.81 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 6234
- Summary
- Scrapbooks and marketing materials produced by a Washington State women's labor organization
- Repository
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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
No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
The Washington Women in Trades Association was founded in 1978 by and for women working in the skilled trades to gather and share information. Among other activities they organize an annual career fair, allowing tradeswomen and recruiters from union apprenticeship programs and employers to connect.
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, and a 2019 City of Seattle proclamation recognizing WITT's 40th anniversary from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
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 2 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 2002-2019)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 6234-001: Washington Women in Trades Association records, 2008-2018Return to Top
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
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 |
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
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Corporate Names
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (host institution)
