October 10, 2009 in Features

Spokane’s AAUW celebrates 100 years

Davenport plays host to anniversary party

Rebecca Nappi rebeccan@spokesman.com, (509) 459-5496

« In the early 1920s, the Spokane branch of the American Association of University Women established a camp for single women and their children at Twin Lakes, Idaho. In this photo from that era, an AAUW member drives children to the camp. Photo courtesy of the Spokane branch of the AAUW
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The 100th anniversary celebration of the Spokane branch of the AAUW – formerly known as the American Association of University Women – will take place next Saturday at the Davenport Hotel.

Most know the organization for funding scholarships for college-bound women. But for the past 100 years, the branch has also been involved in diverse issues to better the lives of women and children.

Karen Fishburn, co-chairwoman of the 100th anniversary celebration, has compiled a history of the Spokane branch. Here are some lesser-known facts about Spokane’s AAUW, taken from Fishburn’s history and from a recent interview with her.

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