Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries (AWCS)

• Annual reports, 1903-1939
• Executive Committee minutes, 1903-1941
• Rule books
• other papers including newsletters, newspaper cuttings, leaflets, notices, annual returns and branch notices

Historical Directory of Trade Unions, vol 1 pg 46 In Apr 1903 the Association of Shorthand Writers and Typists was formed. This union was for both sexes. In 1912 the Association changed its name to the Association of Women Clerks and Secretaries (AWCS) and reflecting that the majority of members were women. In 1941 it amalgamated with the National Union of Clerks and Administrative Workers to become the Clerical and Administrative Workers' Union.

Series 1: Annual reports
Series 2: Minutes
Series 3: Conference papers
Series 4: Rule books
Series 5: Other papers

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