Church Women United in Illinois records, 1912-2009.

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  • Collection ID WLA1999.19
  • Creator Names Church Women United in Illinois.
  • Title Church Women United in Illinois records, 1912-2009.
  • Physical description 14 linear feet.
  • Collection arrangement Series 1: Administration and Organization History, 1912-1999, n.d. Series 2: Activities and Affiliated Organizations, 1973-1999, n.d. Series 3: Publications, "Churchwoman" 1986-1998. Addendum 1. Series 1: Administration & Organization, 1983-1999, n.d.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Ecumenical Christian women's group. Church Women United in Illinois (CWUI) is the state chapter of the national organization, Church Women United (CWU). Formed in 1941, CWU is an ecumenical movement of interdenominational Christian women from diverse racial, ethnic, age, and economic backgrounds. The fundamental purpose of CWU is to bring Christian women together to work towards the betterment of the community and the development of women's full potential in society. CWUI originated in 1931 as the Illinois Council of Federated Church Women. The non-profit organization changed its name to the Illinois Council of Church Women in 1936, and then to the United Council of Church Women in 1941. In 1956, it was renamed United Church Women, and officially became Church Women United in Illinois in 1967 and affiliated with CWU. CWUI is divided into approximately 110 local units throughout the state.
  • Collection summary The Church Women United in Illinois (CWUI) Records span from 1912 to 2009, with the bulk of material from 1980 to 1998. The collection is arranged thematically, with no subseries. The material pertains mainly to the organization and administration of the CWUI and includes the records of the Executive Board, local affiliate handbooks, information on state assemblies, area programming, the group's history, 50th anniversary, and public activities (i.e., World Day of Prayer and Farm Worker Ministry).
  • Access and usage restrictions Some restrictions may apply.
  • Finding Aids Note Finding aid available in repository; folder level.
  • Names
    • Church Women United in Illinois Archives.
    • Dwight Correctional Center (Ill.)
    • Illinois Council of Federated Church Women.
    • United Council of Church Women.
    • Boyd, Ella.
    • Loyola University of Chicago. Women and Leadership Archives.
  • Subjects
    • Women in community development Illinois.
    • Christian women Illinois.
  • Uniform title Churchwoman.