The Agudas Achim Sisterhood records date from 1952 to 2024 and measure 2.29 linear feet. The records are arranged into seven series: Administrative, Financial, Correspondence, Publications, Programming and events, Affiliate groups, and Resources: Judaism.

The Administrative series (1952-2024) contains bylaws, meeting minutes, descriptions of board responsibilities, and materials about committees.

The Financial series (1966-2020) contains various financial records from 1966 to 2004 including budgets, fundraising, book and gift store records, and certificates awarded to the Sisterhood for Torah Fund fundraising.

The Correspondence series (1983-2019) contains cards and letters both internal and external, and includes handwritten templates for notes of congratulation or condolence.

The Publications series (1964-2014) holds materials printed by the Agudas Achim Sisterhood for distribution among its members or in the larger congregation. The series includes copies of “Sisterhood News,” a column in the synagogue bulletin, from the 1980s until about 2000, as well as news from the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, the Midwest Branch of the same, and other Jewish organizations. It also contains membership directories and Agudas Achim yearbooks.

The Events and programming series (1981-2014) contains planning notes from social events, annual meetings, event calendars, resources and guidelines for programming, flyers for several holiday and social events, and a small number of unidentified photographs. This series also includes information on the Sisterhood’s service and fundraising activities such as Lox Box, College Connection, and the Mitzvah Connection.

The Affiliate groups series (1980-2023) contains materials related to outside organizations that the Agudas Achim Sisterhood was affiliated with. This includes the Women’s League of Conservative Judaism, Women of Reform Judaism, Women’s American ORT, and B’nai B’rith Women. Included in this series are administrative materials, event programs and handouts, certificates, various pins, and a tote bag from the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism Midwest Region 2007 conference.

The Resources: Judaism series (1995-2000) contains informational and instructional materials, ranging from coffeepot operation to official directives for nominating committees from the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Also included is an essay from Elain Abrams.