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Crones Counsel, Inc. records, 1989-2021
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Crones Counsel (Organization)
- Title
- Crones Counsel, Inc. records
- Dates
- 1989-2021 (inclusive)19892021
- Quantity
- 3.25 linear feet, (8 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 3317
- Summary
- The Crones Counsel, Inc. records (1989-2021) documents the history of this organization which provided opportunities for women to join together in a variety of settings and activities in order to promote and affirm a sense of power, purpose, and productivity for themselves in the last third of their lives. The collection contains materials regarding the creation of the organization, board of directors, national gatherings, and publications.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Crones Counsel was incorporated in the state of Utah on October, 1995. Activities and use of the name began with the first meeting in October 1993. The purpose of this non-profit organization is to provide opportunities for women to join together in a variety of settings and activities in order to promote and affirm a sense of power, purpose, and productivity for themselves in the last third of their lives. It fosters networking opportunities and gatherings where women can share stories, discuss issues of concern, and to find connection and meaning in their later lives.
The major activitiy of the Crones Counsel are yearly gatherings open to all women regardless of age or experience, who are interested in achieving an empowered older age. The initial governing body was composed of seven members. They were Shauna Adix, Kaye Chatterton, Constance Clover-Byram, Peggy Gilbert, Ann Kreilkamp, Susan Mattos, and Colleen Taft.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Crones Counsel, Inc. records (1989-2021) documents the history of this organization which provided opportunities for women to join together in a variety of settings and activities in order to promote and affirm a sense of power, purpose, and productivity for themselves in the last third of their lives.
This first series contains materials created and gathered by the board of directors of the organization. Included are the articles of incorporation, bylaws, annual reports (2018-2021), planning and operation policies, history of the organization, and grant material.
The second series contains materials regarding the planning, marketing and execution of the organization's national gatherings. These meetings were held annually and held at various locations. The gatherings provided an environment for women to network, share experiences, and attend workshops. Materials in this series can vary but usually include email correspondence, event schedules, registration information, programs, and a few photographs.
The third series contains publications created by the organization. Included are the newsletters Crone Chronicles (1989-2001) and Crone Times (2002-2017) along with calendars created by the organization.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series: 1. Board of Directors; 2. National gatherings; and 3. Publications.
Acquisition Information
Donated by the Crones Counsel, Inc. in 2022.
Processing Note
Processed by Betsey Welland in 2024.
Related Materials
See also Crones Counsel: a unique model for revisioning the aging experience and creating empowerment-oreinted community among elder women, by Susan Ann Stauffer.
Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archive.
Separated Materials
One photograph album (1993) from Crones Counsel I held at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, was transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
1. Board of DirectorsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Governing documents
The governing documents notebook contains documents for Crones Counselo incorporation and appropriate tax forms.
|
1995-1997; 2004; 2008; 2010; 2016-2017 |
| 1 | 2 | Governing documents
This notebook contains the evolution of the planning process for a national gathering. Because the Crones Councel gatherings are held at different locations annually, an entirely new committee is formed each time to host the gathering. To ensure continuity, the evolution of planning guides took place.
|
2003-2010 |
| 1 | 3 | Historical documents
Listed in this notebook are the chronological dates and locations of Crones Councel first 25 years. This notebook also contains a tribute to the founder Shauna Adix and includes copies of her obituary and tributes made at the time of her death.
It also contains articles explaining crone as an archetype fro modern women to reclaim their personal power. Of note are a number of articles, personal responses that articulate the identified need to support women in the aging process.
|
1993-2017 |
| 1 | 4 | Special projects
This folder contains the following:
Crone 2001 Grant Program for development of a regional Crone Gathering
This was a short-term program that experimented with giving agrant intented to provide incentive and startup funds for the development of a regional crone gathering. The history shows that the program was not effective because of lack of organizational funds to sustain it; and data that showed the local development did not, as planned, build the growth of the national organization.
2003 Proposal to Expand the Vision
Crones Councel applied for a grant to expose more people to the concept of crone; involve more women in Crone Councel activities; and offer experiences that enahnce women's self-concept and creativity and promote appreciation for older women's accomplishments and potential contricutions. The grant request of $10,000 from the Financial Exchange was not awarded.
|
2001; 2003 |
| 1 | 5 | Leadership participants |
2018 |
| 1 | 6 | Annual report |
2018 |
| 2 | 1 | Annual report |
2019 |
| 2 | 2 | Annual report |
2020 |
| 2 | 3 | Annual report |
2021 |
2. National gatheringsReturn to Top
The annual national gatherings are known as Crone Counsel gatherings. Each folder contains a variety of materials related to the planning, marketing, and various workshops and events held during the conference. Some folders contain more information than others.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | Crones Counsel I
The theme of the gathering was "Calling All Crones! What is a Crone?" and was held at Jackson Hole, Wyomning.
|
1993 |
| 3 | 2 | Crones Counsel II
The theme of the gathering was "Volcano Woman - Keeper of the Myth" and was held at Silverdale, Washington.
|
1994 |
| 3 | 3 | Crones Counsel III
The theme of the gathering was "Celebrating Our Lives" and was held at Scottsdale, Arizona.
|
1995 |
| 3 | 4 | Crones Counsel IV
The theme of the gathering was "Celebrating Wise Women - Crones Journey" and was held at Boise, Idaho.
|
1996 |
| 3 | 5 | Crones Counsel V
The theme of the gathering was "The Crone - Midwife of the Millennium" and was held at San Diego, California.
|
1997 |
| 3 | 6 | Crones Counsel VI
The theme of the gathering was "Legacy of Crone" and was held at Salt Lake City, Utah.
|
1998 |
| 3 | 7 | Crones Counsel VII
The theme of the gathering was "Honoring the Storyteller" and was held at Estes Park, Colorado.
|
1999 |
| 3 | 8 | Crones Counsel VIII
The theme of the gathering was "Return to the Source" and was held at Pacific Grove, California.
|
2000 |
| 3 | 9 | Crones Counsel IX
The theme of the gathering was "Thresholds" and was held at Pacific Grove, California.
|
2001 |
| 3 | 10 | Crones Counsel X
The theme of the gathering was "Holding the Vision" and was held at Pacific Grove, California.
|
2002 |
| 4 | 1 | Crones Counsel XI
Two separate gatherings were held in 2003. The theme of one gathering was "Weaving the Fabric of the Future" and was held at Kingsport, Tennessee. The theme of the other gathering was "Returning, Remembering, Renewing" and was held at Boise, Idaho.
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2003 |
| 4 | 2 | Crones Counsel XII |
2004 |
| 4 | 3 | Crones Counsel XIII
The theme of the gathering was "Crone Vibrations" and was held at San Diego, California.
|
2005 |
| 4 | 4 | Crones Counsel XIV
The theme of the gathering was "Crones Journey" and was held at Boulder, Colorado.
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2006 |
| 4 | 5 | Crones Counsel XV
The theme of the gathering was "Celebrating Wise Women" and was held at Pacific Grove, California.
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2007 |
| 4 | 6 | Crones Counsel XVI
The theme of the gathering was "Northwest Passages" and was held at Seattle, Washington.
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2008 |
| 4 | 7 | Crones Counsel XVII
The theme of the gathering was "Spiraling Through Life Within and Without" and was held at Atlanta, Georgia.
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2009 |
| 4 | 8 | Crones Counsel XVIII
The theme of the gathering was "Weaving" and was held at Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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2010 |
| 4 | 9 | Crones Counsel XIX
The theme of the gathering was "Images" and was held at Portland Oregon.
|
2011 |
| 4 | 10 | Crones Counsel XX
The theme of the gathering was "Gateways and Thresholds" and was held at Salt Lake City, Utah.
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2012 |
| 4 | 11 | Crones Counsel XXI
The theme of the gathering was "Soaring High" and was held at Pacific Grove, California.
|
2013 |
| 4 | 12 | Crones Counsel XXII
The theme of the gathering was "Luminous with Age" and was held at St. George, Utah.
|
2014 |
| 5 | 1 | Crones Counsel XXIII
The theme of the gathering was "The Eternal Spiral" and was held at Mt. Shasta, California.
|
2015 |
| 5 | 2 | Crones Counsel XXIV
The theme of the gathering was "Seasons of Our Lives" and was held at Denver, Colorado.
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2016 |
| 5 | 3 | Crones Counsel XXV
The theme of the gathering was "Weaving the Silver: Threads of Past, Present and Future" and was held at Salt Lake City, Utah.
|
2017 |
3. PublicationsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 | 1 |
Crone Chronicles newsletter
vol.1:no.1 (1989)-no.14 (1992: Winter)
|
1989-1992 |
| 6 | 2 |
Crone Chronicles newsletter
no.15 (1993:Spring)-no.18 (1993:Winter)
|
1993 |
| 6 | 3 |
Crone Chronicles newsletter
no.19 (1994:Spring)-no.21 (1994:Autumn)
|
1994 |
| 6 | 4 |
Crone Chronicles newsletter
no.22 (1995:Spring)-no.25 (1995:Winter)
|
1995 |
| 6 | 5 |
Crone Chronicles newsletter
no.26 (1996:Spring)-no.29 (1996:Winter)
|
1996 |
| 6 | 6 |
Crone Chronicles newsletter
no.30 (1997:Spring)-no.33 (1997-1998:Winter)
|
1997-1998 |
| 7 | 1 |
Crone Chronicles newsletter
no.34 (1998:Spring)-no.37 (1998-1999:Winter)
|
1998-1999 |
| 7 | 2 |
Crone Chronicles newsletter
no.38 (1999:Spring)-no.41 (1999-2000: Winter)
|
1999-2000 |
| 7 | 3 |
Crone Chronicles newsletter
no.42 (2000:Spring)-no.46 (2001:Spring)
|
2000-2001 |
| 7 | 4 |
Crone Times newsletter
vol.1:no.1 (2002:September)-vol.9:no.2 (2010:July)
|
2002-2010 |
| 7 | 5 |
Crone Times newsletter
vol.10:no.1 (2011:February)-vol.16:no.2 (2017:July)
|
2011-2017 |
| 8 | 1 | Calendars |
2003-2007; 2009; 2011 |
| 8 | 2 | Calendars |
2012-2017 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ageism--United States
- Older women--United States--Social conditions
- Older women--United States--Societies and clubs--Records and correspondence
- Women--Societies and clubs
Corporate Names
- Crones Counsel (Organization)--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Brochures
- Bylaws (administrative records)
- Calendars
- Newsletters
- Programs (documents)
- Records (Documents)
