Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries
Washington Women in Trades Association records
Washington Women in Trades Association
6234
5.99 cubic feet
9 boxes
1982-2019
1991-2019
Records of a Washington State women's labor organization
Collection materials are in English.
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]
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
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.
Forms part of the Labor Archives of Washington.
Access to portions of the collection is restricted. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Request at UW
Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
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.
Wikidata is available for this collection
Washington Women in Trades Association--Archives
Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington)
Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Labor--Washington (State)
Labor unions--Washington (State)
Labor movement--Washington (State)
Trade associations--Washington (State)
Women
Advertising and Marketing
Labor History
Calendars
Conference materials
Promotional materials
Scrapbooks
Accession No. 6234-001: Washington Women in Trades Association records, 2008-2018
0.18 cubic feet
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
Washington Women in Trades Association records
6234-001 Box 1
Accession No. 6234-002: Washington Women in the Trades scrapbooks, photographs, and ephemera, 1982-2019 (bulk 1991-2019)
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.
Rosie Reunion Scrapbooks
2 scrapbooks
2002
6234-002 Box 1
Seattle "Women in Trades Day" Proclamation
2019
6234-002 Box 1
Trades Fair Pamphlet, Brochure, and Button
2019
6234-002 Box 1
Women in Trades Buttons and Postcards
2015
6234-002 Box 1
Women in Trades Fair Posters
1982-1984
6234-002 Box 2
Washington Women in Trades Scrapbook
1991-2004
6234-002 Box 2
Scope and Content: Includes posters, clippings, and marketing materials
Sisters of Local 66 Metal Toolbox
undated
6234-002 Box 3
Accession No. 6234-003: Washington Women in Trades Association Records, 1983-2018
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
- Series 2, Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organizational Records
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.
Series 1, Women in Trades Fair
Series 1
1999-2018
1999-2005
Subseries A, Exhibitor Registration
Subseries A
1999-2005
1999 Trades Fair, 1999 (Part 1 of 2)
1999
6234-003 Box 1
1
1999 Trades Fair, 1999 (Part 2 of 2)
1999
6234-003 Box 1
2
2000 Trades Fair - Exhibitor Information and Registration Forms, 2000 (Part 1 of 2)
2000
6234-003 Box 1
3
2000 Trades Fair - Exhibitor Information and Registration Forms, 2000 (Part 2 of 2)
2000
6234-003 Box 1
4
2001 Trades Fair - Exhibitor Packet, 2001 (Part 1 of 3)
2001
6234-003 Box 1
5
2001 Trades Fair - Registration (Part 2 of 3)
2001
6234-003 Box 1
6
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
2001 Trades Fair - Exhibitor Information Verification, Maps, 2001 (Part 3 of 3)
2001
6234-003 Box 1
7
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Packets, Banking Information and Receipts
2003-2004
6234-003 Box 1
8
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information (Part 1 of 3)
2003-2004
6234-003 Box 1
9
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information (Part 2 of 3)
2003-2004
6234-003 Box 1
10
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information (Part 3 of 3)
2003-2004
6234-003 Box 1
11
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Lists and Maps
2004
6234-003 Box 1
12
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Registrations
2004
6234-003 Box 1
13
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Lists and Maps
2005
6234-003 Box 1
14
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Registrations
2005
6234-003 Box 1
15
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Exhibitor Payments
2005
6234-003 Box 1
16
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Contracts
2005
6234-003 Box 1
17
Subseries B, Advertising and Promotional Materials
Subseries B
2000-2018
2000-2004
Washington Women in the Trades Fair Program and Rental Information
2000
6234-003 Box 1
18
Washington Women in Trades Letters, Flyers, and Emails
2000-2001
6234-003 Box 1
19
Washington Women in Trades Wanted: All Rosies Event Information
2001-2002
6234-003 Box 1
20
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information and Maps
2001-2004
6234-003 Box 1
21
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Information, Maps and Letters
2002
6234-003 Box 1
22
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair 25th Anniversary Celebration Information
2004
6234-003 Box 1
23
Washington Women in Trades Letters Returned to Sender
2004
6234-003 Box 1
24
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Program
2004
6234-003 Box 1
25
Washington Women in Trades Newspaper Articles
2017-2018
6234-003 Box 1
26
Subseries C, Fair Finances
Subseries C
1998-2005
Washington Women in Trades Contact Information, Newspaper, and Bank Information
1998-2002
6234-003 Box 1
27
2002 Trades Fair - ROSIE Project, Financial, Logistic, and Exhibitor Information, 2002 (Part 1 of 2)
2002
6234-003 Box 1
28
2002 Trades Fair - Registration Forms, Free Tables, Program Information, Minutes, 2002 (Part 2 of 2)
2002
6234-003 Box 1
29
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair Banking Information
2002-2003
6234-003 Box 1
30
Washington Women in Trades Women in Trades Fair, Banking Information and Letters
2002-2005
6234-003 Box 1
31
Series 2, Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organizational Records
Series 2
Subseries A, Financial Records
Subseries A
1996-2008
Washington Women in Trades Treasurer Reports
1996-2001
6234-003 Box 1
32
Washington Women in Trades Banking Statements
1998-1999
6234-003 Box 1
33
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
Washington Women in Trades Banking Information
1999
6234-003 Box 1
34
Washington Women in Trades Reimbursement, Fiscal Year 2000
1999-2000
6234-003 Box 1
35
Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organization Records, Fiscal Year 2000 (Part 1 of 3)
1999-2000
6234-003 Box 2
1
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organization Records, Fiscal Year 2000 (Part 2 of 3)
1999-2000
6234-003 Box 2
2
Washington Women in Trades Financial and Organization Records, Fiscal Year 2000 (Part 3 of 3)
1999-2000
6234-003 Box 2
3
Washington Women in Trades Reimbursement, Fiscal Year 2001
2000-2001
6234-003 Box 2
4
Washington Women in Trades Invoices
2000-2001
6234-003 Box 2
5
Washington Women in Trades Checks, Financial Information, Letters, Emails, Faxes and Flyers
2000-2003
6234-003 Box 2
6
Washington Women in Trades Invoices
2001
6234-003 Box 2
7
Washington Women in Trades Banking and Credit Card Legal Information
2001
6234-003 Box 2
8
Washington Women in Trades Banking Information
2001-2004
6234-003 Box 2
9
Washington Women in Trades Invoices, Northwest Utility Directory, Apprenticeship List and Women in Trades Fair Flyer
2001-2005
6234-003 Box 2
10
Washington Women in Trades 2004-5 Financial and Organization Records - American Express Records, 2002-2008
2002-2008
6234-003 Box 2
11
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
Washington Women in Trades Banking Information
2003
6234-003 Box 2
12
Washington Women In Trades 2003 Financial and Organization Records, 2003-2004 (Part 1 of 2)
2003-2004
6234-003 Box 2
13
Washington Women In Trades 2003 Financial and Organization Records, 2003-2004 (Part 2 of 2)
2003-2004
6234-003 Box 2
14
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
6234-003 Box 2
15
Washington Women in Trades 2004-5 Financial and Organization Records - 2004 Records, 2004 (Part 2 of 3)
2004
6234-003 Box 2
16
Quickbooks Merchant Account Credit Card Processing Information
2004-2005
6234-003 Box 2
17
Invoices
2005-2007
6234-003 Box 2
18
Washington Women In Trades Bills
2006
6234-003 Box 2
19
Subseries B, Nonprofit Status and Tax Documents
Subseries B
1983-2005
Washington Women in Trades Fair Committee Original Nonprofit Incorporation Documents
1983
6234-003 Box 2
20
Washington Women in Trades Banking and Tax Information
1983-2000
6234-003 Box 2
21
Washington Women in Trades Banking, Tax and Nonprofit Information
1990-2000
6234-003 Box 2
22
Washington Women in Trades Annual Reports and Tax Information
1991-1994
6234-003 Box 2
23
Washington Women in Trades Banking and Event Information and Women's History Month Booklets
1997-2002
6234-003 Box 2
24
Washington Women in Trades Tax Exemption Information
1999
6234-003 Box 2
25
Washington Women in Trades 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Information
1999
6234-003 Box 2
26
Washington Women in Trades Banking, Tax and Event Information
2000-2005
6234-003 Box 2
27
Washington Women in Trades Fair Committee Nonprofit Incorporation Documents
2001
6234-003 Box 2
28
Washington Women in Trades Articles of Incorporation
2001
6234-003 Box 2
29
Subseries C, Organizational Records and Event Materials
Subseries C
1990-2017
1990-2004
Washington Women in Trades Insurance Documents
1990-1995
6234-003 Box 2
30
Committee Bylaws - Washington Women in Trades
approximately 1990-1999
6234-003 Box 2
31
Washington Women in Trades Agendas, Tax and Event Information
1993-2000
6234-003 Box 2
32
Washington Women in Trades Labor Union Newsletters and International Women's Day Information
1996-2002
6234-003 Box 2
33
Washington Women in Trades Speeches, Letters, Emails and P.O. Box Information
1996-2003
6234-003 Box 2
34
Washington Women in Trades Meeting Agendas and Minutes
2001
6234-003 Box 2
35
Washington Women in Trades Financial Information
2001-2002
6234-003 Box 2
36
Washington Women in Trades Mailing Labels
2002
6234-003 Box 2
37
Washington Women in Trades Rosie Reunion Award Templates
2002
6234-003 Box 2
38
Alaska Employment Revolution Conference Information
2002
6234-003 Box 2
39
Tradeswomen Now and Tomorrow Information
2004
6234-003 Box 2
40
Dream Big Dinner Banners
2015-2017
6234-003 Box 3
Dream Big Dinner Banners
2015-2017
6234-003 Box 4
Dream Big Dinner Banners
2015-2017
6234-003 Box 5
2017 Women in Trades Calendar
2017
6234-003 Box 2
41
Subseries D, Books
Subseries D
2001-2009
Nail, Kristin Campbell. 2001. The Girls from Hangar B. Seattle WA: Goodfellow Press.
2001
6234-003 Box 2
42
Eisenberg, Adam. 2009. A Different Shade of Blue : How Women Changed the Face of Police Work. Lake Forest Calif: Behler Publications.
2009
6234-003 Box 2
43
Subseries E, Ephemera
Subseries E
2010-2014
Washington Women in the Trades Buttons from 2010, 2011, and 2014
6234-003 Box 2
44