Jeannette Rankin Foundation Records

Descriptive Summary
Title: Jeannette Rankin Foundation Records
Creator: Jeannette Rankin Foundation (Athens, Ga.).
Inclusive Dates: 1973-2001
Language(s): English
Extent: 4 box(es) (3.5 linear feet)
Collection Number: RBRL326
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The Jeannette Rankin Foundation, named for the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress, provided scholarships to women thirty-five years or older for vocational training or undergraduate education. The Foundation records document the activities of the foundation and its awards process.

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Collection Description

Historical Note

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation was established in 1976 at the bequest of Jeannette Rankin "to assist mature unemployed women workers." Since 1978, the Foundation provided millions of dollars in scholarships to women thirty-five years or older who were aiming to pursue vocational training or undergraduate education. In 2008, the Foundation changed its name to Jeanette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund to better reflect the organization's mission. Jeanette Rankin was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1916 and supported women's rights throughout her entire life. The Foundation was founded in hopes of continuing her achievements.

Scope and Content

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation Records document the activities of the foundation and its awards process and include board minutes and reports, membership rolls and correspondence, fundraising records, and scholarship materials.

Organization and Arrangement

These records are organized into four series: I. Minutes and Reports, II. Membership and Fundraising, III. Correspondence, and IV. Scholarship Program [Restricted].

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Administrative Information

Restrictions on Access

Contact repository for restrictions on access to scholarship applications.

Preferred Citation

Jeannette Rankin Foundation Records, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

User Restrictions

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Copyright Information

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Finding Aid Publication

Finding Aid prepared by Adriane Hanson, 2013-3-19.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Jeannette Rankin Papers

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

I. Minutes and Reports, 1973-1995
		Series I. Minutes and Reports documents the activities of the Board of Directors and includes meeting minutes, reports on scholarship awards and the Foundation's finances, information about board members, schedules for the Foundation's activities, and correspondence.
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1	1	1973
1	2	1982-1986
1	3	Board of Directors, 1983
1	4	For Margaret, 1983-1984
1	5	Board of Directors, 1983-1986
1	6	Treasurer's Reports, 1984-1987
1	7	Minutes, 1984-1987
1	8	Administration Reports, 1985
1	9	Annual Meeting, 1985
1	10	Current Unfinished Business, 1985
1	11	Application Packets, 1985-1988
1	12	Annual Audit, 1986 December 31
1	13	Board Vitas, circa 1986
1	14	Advisory Board Vitae, 1986
1	15	Committee Appointments, 1986-1987
1	16	1986-1988
1	17	Information on Board Members, circa 1986-1988
1	18	1987
1	19	Ad Hoc Committee, 1987
1	20	President's Report, 1987
1	21	Bylaws, 1987
1	22	Annual Ballot - Nominations, 1987
1	23	Sapelo Island Retreat, 1987 May 22-25
1	24	Annual Meeting, 1987 June 20
1	25	Application Review Sheets, 1989-1990
1	26	Awards Committee, 1987
1	27	Grant Form, 1987
1	28	1987-1988
1	29	1987-1988
1	30	Administrator's Report, 1988
1	31	1988
1	32	Bills, 1988-1990
1	33	1988-1989
1	34	List, 1989-1990
1	35	Calendar, Schedule, Board of Director Members, 1990
1	36	1991
1	37	1992-1993
1	38	1993-1994
1	39	Minutes/Reports, 1994
1	40	1995
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2	1	1986
2	2	1997
2	3	Awards, 1997
2	4	1998

 

II. Membership and Fundraising, 1982-2001
		Series II. Membership and Fundraising contains membership rosters, correspondence for recruiting and retaining members, attendance lists and planning documents for member events, and copies of the Jeannette Rankin Foundation newsletter.
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2	5	Fundraising, 1985-1988
2	6	New Member Letter, 1987
2	7	RSVP or Request for Information Cards, 1986-1987
2	8	Donations, undated
2	9	Membership Coffee, 1986
2	10	Mailing Lists, 1985-1986
2	11	T-Y (Members), 1984
2	12	New Member Contributions Thank Yous, 1982-1984
2	13	Contributor Reminder Letters, 1985
2	14	Membership List Mailing List, 1984
2	15	Member Reminder Letters, 1985
2	16	Winthrop, 1985
2	17	New Member Solicitation, 1985
2	18	Mailing List, 1987
2	19	Correspondence from New Members, 1986
2	20	Membership Lists, 1985-1986
2	21	Correspondence from/to Individual Board Members and Advisors, 1985
2	22	Membership Names, 1987
2	23	Luncheon, 1987
2	24	Brochure Corrections, Labels/ PC Master, undated
2	25	P.R. Package, 1986
2	26	Coffee, 1986
2	27	Zip Directory - P.O. Mail Forms, 1985
2	28	Typing Paper [Letterhead], undated
2	29	Mailings, 1983-1986
2	30	Lists, 1987
2	31	Membership Rolls, 1986-1987
2	32	Rankin File, 1983
2	33	Fundraising, 1983-1984
2	34	Annual Dinner Programs, 1987-2001
2	35	Old Labels [Addresses], circa 1988
2	36	Jeannette Rankin Foundation Newsletters, 1980-2001
2	37	10th Anniversary Luncheon, 1986 June 21

 

III. Correspondence, 1982-1989
		Series III. Correspondence is composed of letters of gratitude from scholarship recipients, requests for information from scholarship program coordinators, and internal Foundation correspondence. The series also includes the script for a one woman play about Jeannette Rankin's life, "A Passion for Peace."
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3	1	Other Resources [Funding for Women's Education], 1985
3	2	Requests for Awards Information from Scholarship Coordinators, 1985-1986
3	3	Correspondence, General, 1985-1986
3	4	Thank You Letters, 1985
3	5	Correspondence with Foundation President, 1984-1986
3	6	Originals for Printing "Thank You", 1988
3	7	Communications, 1989
3	8	Correspondence from President, 1987
3	9	Miscellaneous Correspondence, Letters to/from Advisory Board Members, 1987
3	10	Correspondence to Treasurer, 1987
3	11	Correspondence, 1988
3	12	Arlyn, Nadine, 1986-1987
3	13	Letters, 1987
3	14	Non-Traditional Student Article, Holt Booklet, 1982-1985
3	15	Summer Newsletter, 1985
3	16	"A Passion for Peace: The Life of Jeannette Rankin" (Script for a One Woman Show), 1987

 

IV. Scholarship Program [Restricted], 1979-1987

Series IV. Scholarship Program includes letters from women expressing interest in applying for the scholarship, completed applications, and notes from the awards committee evaluating the applications. Other information on the scholarship program is located in Series 1. Minutes and Reports and Series III. Correspondence.

This series is restricted. Please contact the Russell Library for further information.