Young Career Woman (Y.C.W) Correspondence, District 1-17, 1977

The records in this collection document the activities of the Rochelle Business and Professional Women’s Club from 1969-1980. Minutes and the “Nike Naks” newsletters provide the most comprehensive information on the Club’s activities. A major portion of the collection includes the papers of Karen Collier, President of the Rochelle B.P.W. Club (1975-1976), and State Young Career Women (YCW) Chairman (1976-1977). Included are the files of individual Y.C.W. candidates and the newsletters of various Illinois B.P.W. Clubs. Papers from 1977/78 document Mrs. Collier’s term as District VI Chairman. Researchers also should note that this collection includes a wealth of documentary material on Illinois and National B.P.W. organizations and activities. Related collections held by the Regional History Center include the Sycamore B.P.W. Club Records (RC 97) and the DeKalb B.P.W. Club Records (RC 99). Researchers should note that most of the documentation on the formation of the Rochelle B.P.W. Club is included in the DeKalb B.P.W. Club Records. Two B.P.W. publications, the National Business Woman and the Illinois Bulletin are part of the Founders Memorial Library’s permanent collection.Two B.P.W. publications, the National Business Woman and the Illinois Bulletin are part of the Founders Memorial Library’s permanent collection.