Women's Center Records

Access and use

Location of collection:
Old Dominion University
3023 Patricia W. and J. Douglas Perry Library
Old Dominion University
4427 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jessica Ritchie
Phone: (757) 683-4483
Fax: (757) 683-5954
Restrictions:

Open to researchers without restrictions.

Terms of access:

Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from Special Collections and University Archives, and the holder of the copyright, if not Old Dominion University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Old Dominion University Women's Center Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
3.60 Linear Feet and 1 Hollinger document case, 2 record center cartons, 1 microfilm box boxes
Creator:
Old Dominion University. Women's Center
Abstract:
The collection documents the Women's Center, which provides information and support to women students through courses, programs, conferences and support groups. The collection contains newsletters, course and event fliers, memos, a listing of courses offered each semester, photographs, newspaper clippings.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Box [insert number], Folder [insert number and title], Old Dominion University Women's Center Records, Special Collections and University Archives, Old Dominion University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains newsletters, event fliers, memos, photographs, and other material related to the Women's Center at Old Dominion University. Aimed at the female student population at Old Dominion University, the Women's Center offers programs and services to promote gender equality.

Portions of the collection have been digitized and are available in the Old Dominion University Libraries Digital Collections.

Biographical / historical:

The Women's Center opened in 1976 and is responsible for providing information and support to older and/or returning women students through courses, programs, conferences and support groups. It also provides information on issues important to students, including sexual assault on campus. In 1995, the Women in Leadership and Development (W.I.L.D.) program was started, which supports women aspiring to attain leadership roles by enhancing leadership skills, and creating a social network for like-minded women.

Note written by

Acquisition information:

Old Dominion University Women's Center

Various transfers.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into four series: Series I: Administrative; Series II: Courses, Programs, Seminars, and Workshops; Series III: Events; and Series IV: Photographs.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard