Association of Office Professionals Records, 1961-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Oregon State University. Association of Office Professionals.
Title
Association of Office Professionals Records
Dates
1961-2008 (inclusive)
1970-2003 (bulk)
Quantity
2.6 cubic feet, including 8 photographs and 1 CD, (4 boxes, including 1 oversize box)
16 document files, (10.5 MBytes)
Collection Number
MSS AOP
Summary
The Association of Office Professionals (AOP) Records document the membership and programs of the organization for office personnel at Oregon State University. The records include constitutions and bylaws, membership lists, newsletters and publications, board records, and scrapbooks. The Association of Office Professionals was established in 1961 as the Oregon State University chapter of the Oregon Association of Educational Secretaries. In 1977, the chapter became the Office Personnel Association (OPA) and, in 2004, the name was changed to Association of Office Professionals.
Repository
Oregon State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives Research Center
Special Collections and Archives Research Center
121 The Valley Library
Oregon State University
Corvallis OR
97331-4501
Telephone: 5417372075
Fax: 5417378674
scarc@oregonstate.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Association of Office Professionals was established at Oregon State University (OSU) in 1961 as the OSU Chapter of the Oregon Association of Educational Secretaries and was an affiliate of the National Association of Educational Secretaries; its purpose was to formulate standards and principles for campus office personnel, unite those similarly interested, and act as an information clearinghouse. In 1977, the name of the organization was changed to the Office Personnel Association (OPA) to better reflect the composition and purpose of the organization. In 2004, the organization became the Association of Office Professionals (AOP).

The Association is dedicated to fostering awareness, excellence, and professionalism for office personnel at Oregon State University. AOP hosts guest speakers at its monthly meetings; sponsors workshops and seminars for its members; recognizes OSU employees for excellence in performance, service, and leadership with monthly and annual awards; and awards scholarships to OSU students.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Association of Office Professionals (AOP) Records document the membership and programs of the Association. The records include constitutions and bylaws, lists of members and officers, board records, newsletters and publications, and scrapbooks. The collection includes substantive materials pertaining to the Association's scholarship for OSU students; the "Member of the Year", "Boss of the Year", and monthly merit awards; and seminars, workshops, and conferences offered by the organization. The collection documents the changing role of office workers, many of whom are women, at Oregon State University from the early 1960s through the early 2000s.

The scrapbooks include several color snapshots of programs and events in the 1970s. The records include Scholarship Committee documents in electronic form.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Association of Office Professionals Records, Oregon State University Special Collections & Archives Research Center, Corvallis, Oregon.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The Association of Office Professionals Records are arranged in 11 series: I. Constitution and Bylaws, 1961-1998; II. Membership Lists, 1962-2001; III. Board Records, 1962-2002; IV. Newsletters and General Information, 1961-2007; V. Projects and Activities, 1965-2006; VI. Nominations and Elections, 1964-2003; VII. Financial Records, 1977-2004; VIII. Certificates, 1963-1979; IX. General Correspondence and Publications, 1971-2008; X. Contracts, 1983-1988; and XI. Scrapbooks, 1974-1978.

Acquisition Information

The records were transferred to the University Archives in multiple accessions between 1993 and 2010.

Future Additions

Additions to the collection are expected.

Related Materials

Additional materials pertaining to the Association are available in the Memorabilia Collection. The Special Collections & Archives Research Center holdings also include the records of the Oregon State University Management Association.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I:  Constitution and Bylaws, 1961-1998Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

3 folders

Series I consists of the constitution and bylaws that govern the organization as well as draft changes and correspondence pertaining to modifications.

Series II:  Membership Lists, 1962-2001Return to Top

Container(s): Box 1

3 folders

Series II consists of lists of members of the organization as well as officers and board members and committee chairs and membership. Annual invitations to the campus community to join the organzation and membership brochures are also included.

Series III:  Board Records, 1962-2002Return to Top

Series III documents the leadership of the organization by the officers and Executive Board and consists of minutes, correspondence to members, and related materials.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1
Board Minutes and Related Materials
8 folders
1962-2002
1
Chairman of the Board Notebook
1975-1976

Series IV:  Newsletters and General Information, 1961-2007Return to Top

Series IV consists of monthly newsletters of the organization, program announcements, and other information distributed to members and the campus community. Duplicate copies of newsletters from the 1970s through 1990s are included.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1
Oregon Association of Educational Secretaries (OAES) - OSU Chapter
5 folders
1961-1976
1-2
Office Personnel Association (OPA)
11 folders
1976-2003
2
Association of Office Professionals (AOP)
2004-2007

Series V:  Projects and Activities, 1965-2006Return to Top

Series V documents the major activities of the organization, especially seminars and workshops; awards for members and for "Boss of the Year"; and scholarships for OSU students. This series also includes committee records for the Professional Development, Newsletter, Publicity, and Scholarship Committees.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
2
OPA Scholarship
2 folders
1967-1987
2
Scholarship Records
2 folders
1965-1997
Seminars, Workshops and Forums
1974-1997
Box
2
1974-1987
2
Spring 1988 Seminar
May 26, 1988
2
1988-1990
2
Conference and Workshop Materials
1977-1997
Box
2
"Boss of the Year" Award
2 folders
1972-2003
2
"Member of the Year" Award
2 folders
1986-2003
2
Award Announcements
2000-2001
2
Award Nominations
Nomination packets for Virginia (Ginny) Domka for Member of the Year and Michael Henthorne for Boss of the Year.
2004
2
Bosses Luncheon/ Awards Luncheon
1979-1990
2
Monthly Merit Awards
2 folders
1991-1997
2
Craft Fair
November 1982
2
OPA Cookbook
November 1982
2
Magic Show
March 17, 1983
2
Ombudsman
1988-1990
2
Speeches at University Day
1986-1988
2
University Day Address
1992
2
Brown Bags and Tours
1992-1997
Committees
1968-2006
Box
2
Professional Development Committee
1993-1997
2
Newsletter Committee
1977
2
Publicity Committee
1968
2
Scholarship Committee Documents
CD with 16 files (*.doc and *.xls formats); 10.5 Mbytes.
2005-2006

Series VI:  Nominations and Elections, 1964-2003Return to Top

Container(s): Box 2

3 folders

Series VI documents the election of officers for the organization and includes nominating committee reports, sample ballots, candidate statements and profiles, and election results.

Series VII:  Financial Records, 1977-2004Return to Top

Series VII documents the finances of the organization and includes budgets, financial statements of income and expenses, and audit reports.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
2
Financial Reports and Statements
2 folders
1977-1993
2
Financial Statements
1993-2004
2
Budgetary Materials
1988-2002
2
Auditor's Reports
1987-1989

Series VIII:  Certificates, 1963-1979Return to Top

Container(s): Box 3

Series VIII consists of certificates of affiliation with the National Association of Educational Secretaries and the Oregon Association of Educational Secretaries.

Series IX:  General Correspondence and Publications, 1971-2008Return to Top

Series IX consists of general correspondence with members, memoranda and announcements, brochures, flyers, and programs documenting the administration, programs, and activities of the OSU Chapter of the Oregon Association of Educational Secretaries (OAES), the Office Personnel Association (OPA), and the Association of Office Professionals (AOP).

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
3
Correspondence, Memos, Flyers, and Announcements
3 folders
1971-1990
3
Correspondence
1985-2001
3
General Information Brochures
1988-2003
3
Annual Conference Brochures
1992-2001
3
Award Luncheon Brochures and Programs
1986-2004
3
Announcements
2008

Series X:  Contracts, 1983-1988Return to Top

Container(s): Box 3

Series X consists of a blank speaking engagement agreement, a 1983 contract with a performer (magician), and correspondence regarding monetary awards to members of the organization.

Series XI:  Scrapbooks, 1974-1978Return to Top

Container(s): Box 4

Series XI consists of two scrapbooks documenting the programs and activities of the organization in 1974-1975 and 1977-1978. The 1974-1975 scrapbook includes clippings, brochures, programs, announcements, and correspondence for the OSU Chapter of the Oregon Association of Educational Secretaries (OAES). The 1977-1978 scrapbook includes clippings, certificates, newsletters, programs, brochures, and photographs for the Office Personnel Association (OPA). The photographs include 7 color snapshots of programs and events and one b/w photograph of Judy Brazee, President of the Association in 1977-1978.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Career development.
  • Clerks--Oregon--Corvallis.
  • Clubs--Oregon-Corvallis.
  • Professional education.
  • Professional employees in government--Oregon.
  • Scholarships--Oregon--Corvallis.
  • School secretaries.
  • Women--Education (Higher)--Oregon--Corvallis.

Corporate Names

  • Oregon State University--Employees.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Compact discs.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Scrapbooks.

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • National Association of Educational Secretaries (U.S.) (creator)
    • Oregon Association of Educational Secretaries. (creator)
    • Oregon Association of Educational Secretaries. Oregon State University Chapter. (creator)
    • Oregon State University. Office Personnel Association. (creator)