Finding Aid to the NALWO Records, 1968-1999



Repository: Fermilab History and Archives Project
MS-109, P.O. Box 500
Batavia, IL 60510-5011
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Creator: National Accelerator Laboratory Women's Organization (1969-)
Title: NALWO Records
Dates: 1968-1999
Size: 1.25 linear feet (1 box)
Materials in collection: Correspondence, meeting minutes, newsletters, guest directory
Abstract: NALWO was an organization for women at Fermilab.
Identification number: 2022.001
Location: The collection is housed in the History and Archives Project House on the Fermilab site.
Language: English

Biographical Note

NALWO (National Accelerator Laboratory Women’s Organization) was organized by and for women whose spouses worked at the lab as well as female lab employees. Jane Wilson, wife of Fermilab's first Director Robert Wilson, was honorary chair of NALWO from 1969-1978.

In addition to morning coffees and potluck gatherings throughout the year, NALWO hosted speakers and seasonal events, holiday parties and a Fall and Spring Tea. They created the NALWO Guest Directory which listed services, restaurants, and neighborhoods in the suburbs and cities surrounding Fermilab. They also organized and managed a Playgroup for children which evolved into Fermilab's Children's (Day Care) Center.


Scope and Content

The records mainly consist of files of NALWO. The files contain minutes from the NALWO Executive Board, NALWO News, and the first NALWO Guest Directory. The files also contain correspondence between NALWO members, NALWO event publicity, and Playgroup Board minutes.


Arrangement

SERIES I: EXECUTIVE BOARD

SERIES II: ACTIVITIES AND NEWSLETTERS

SERIES III: PLAYGROUP

SERIES IV: GUEST DIRECTORY

SERIES V: CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLICITY


Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The collection may be used by qualified readers in the Reading Room of the Fermilab History and Archives Project in Wilson Hall or the Archives House in the Fermilab Village. All collections are available for patron use only with advance notification; please contact the Archivist if you would like to use the collection.

Use Restrictions

Fermilab is providing access to the materials in the History and Archives Project's collections solely for noncommercial educational and research purposes. The unauthorized use, including, but not limited to, publication of the materials without the prior written permission of Fermilab is strictly prohibited. All inquiries regarding permission to publish should be submitted in writing to the Archivist. In addition to permission from Fermilab, permission of the copyright owner (if not Fermilab) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distribution, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Fermilab makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.


Related Material

2022.002 Fermilab Guest Office Records


Controlled Access Terms

This collection and other related materials may be found under the following headings in online catalogs:

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Women--Societies and clubs


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Item title or description]. NALWO Records (2022.001: Box [Box number], Folder [Folder number]). Fermilab History and Archives Project, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Batavia, IL.

Acquisition Information

This collection was transferred to the Fermilab Archives prior to 2014.

Processing History

This collection was processed by Karin Kemp from 2021 to 2022.


Box List

SERIES I: EXECUTIVE BOARD Dates
Includes governing documents and meeting minutes.
Arranged chronologically.
box   1 folder   1 Constitutions, By-laws 1969-1987
Correspondence and documents on establishing and funding NAWLO.
box   1 folder   1 Officers and Chairmen, Executive Board 1968-1999
Lists of names and addresses of officers and chairs.
box   1 folder   2 Reports, Treasury 1970-1998
Annual summary of activities, monthly treasurer's reports.
box   1 folder   3 Postcards, Correspondence, Playgroup 1969-1999
Curt Teich & Co. postcards, thank you notes, invitations, playgroup correspondence
box   1 folder   4 Board Meeting Minutes 1968-1974
First meeting minutes, monthly meeting minutes
box   1 folder   5 Board Meeting Minutes 1975-1979
Monthly meeting minutes
box   1 folder   6 Board Meeting Minutes 1980-1999
Monthly meeting minutes
SERIES II: ACTIVITIES AND NEWSLETTERS Dates
Includes correspondence, invitations, programs, publicity and newsletters.
Arranged chronologically.
box   1 folder   7 Activities General 1968-1999
Coffees, Teas and Luncheons
box   1 folder   8 Activities General 1968-1999
Hospitality (Misc.), Potluck Suppers, Recreation Program, Speakers
box   1 folder   9 NAWLO News 1969-1973
Monthly newsletters about NALWO meetings and activities.
box   1 folder   10 NAWLO News 1992-1999
Monthly newsletters about NALWO meetings and activities.
SERIES III: PLAYGROUP Dates
Board meeting minutes, correspondence, literature for caregivers.
Arranged chronologically.
box   1 folder   11 Playgroup Board 1968-1994
Includes governing documents and meeting minutes.
By-Laws, Minutes, Correspondence, Members, Medical Release, Safety Procedures, Insurance
box   1 folder   12 Playgroup Correspondence and Activities 1971-1975
Playgroup board correspondence, license agreement, reports, lists of children and caregivers
box   1 folder   13 Playgroup Banking 1968-1994
Checklists
box   1 folder   14 Playgroup Insurance 1971
box   1 folder   15 Playgroup Literature 1978
Description of Playgroup and rules for children and caregivers
box   1 folder   16 Russian Translation of Playgroup Literature 1976-1978
SERIES IV: GUEST DIRECTORY Dates
Original copies, rough drafts, lists of area representatives and research notes for NALWO Guest Directory.
Arranged chronologically.
box   1 folder   17 Guest Directory 1973
box   1 folder   18 Directory Original 1973
box   1 folder   19 Directory Final Draft 1974
box   1 folder   20 Directory Printing 1974
box   1 folder   21 New Visitors "Wife List" 1973-1976
box   1 folder   22 Welcome to Fermilab Letters, Toy Library 1977
SERIES V: CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLICITY Dates
Miscellenous correspondence and event publicity.
Arranged chronologically.
box   1 folder   23 Correspondence, Activities 1969-1974
Correspondence, event publicity
box   1 folder   24 Correspondence, Activities 1975-1979
Correspondence, meeting agendas, international cabaret and dance event
box   1 folder   25 Correspondence, Activities 1980-1982
Correspondence, event publicity
box   1 folder   26 Activities and Publicity 1983-1986
Potluck Suppers, Cultural Events
box   1 folder   27 Activities and Publicity 1987-1989
Potluck Suppers, Cultural Events, Arbor Day