Virginia Press Women Records, 1958-2007

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Papers, 1958-2007, of the Virginia Press Women and the National Federation of Press Women, including administrative records, brochures, directories, histories, minutes, newsletters, and photographs.

The Virginia Press Women is now known as the Virginia Professional Communicators.

Biographical / historical:

The Virginia Press Women was founded in 1958 and incorporated in 1973. It is affiliated with the National Federation of Press Women. The organization is open to women and men who are professionals in the field of communication, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, schools, colleges, government, communication businesses, and a variety of organizations and associations. The purpose of the organization is to promote journalism, exchange journalistic ideas, and offer continuing educational opportunities. The National Foundation of Press Women was founded in 1937 and had it's first meeting at the Chicago's Woman's Club.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the Virginia Press Women, per Ms. Gwen Wolf, President, Fredericksburg, 23 January 2009.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into the following series:

  • Series I: Virginia Press Women, 1958-2007
  • Series II: National Federation of Press Women, 1968-2007
Physical location:
Physical description:
5.65 cu. ft. (17 boxes)