Women Aware, Inc. (Sioux City, Iowa) records

Collection

Identifier: IWA0727

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Scope and Contents

The records of Women Aware, Inc. date from 1985 to 2004 and measure 2.5 linear inches. The records contain documents relating to the organization, Women's Task Force, and the Women of Excellence award.

Dates

Creation: 1985-2004

Creator

Women Aware, Inc. (Sioux City, Iowa) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The papers are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by the donor has been transferred to the University of Iowa.

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Biographical / Historical

Women Aware, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Sioux City, Iowa, which was started in 1979. Women Aware uses self-determination and self-help strategies to help its clients work toward emotional and economic stability. Its primary focus is on displaced homemakers and single parent homemakers, providing advocacy, education, information, counseling, referral and support. In 1984, Women Aware, Inc. began to hold an annual Women of Excellence award ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of Sioux City area women.

Extent

2.50 linear inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Women Aware, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Sioux City, Iowa, which was started in 1979. Its primary focus is on displaced homemakers and single parent homemakers, providing advocacy, education, information, counseling, referral and support.