Crones Counsel, Inc. records

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 3317

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Crones Counsel, Inc. records (1989-2021) documents the history of this organization which provided opportunities for women to join together in a variety of settings and activities in order to promote and affirm a sense of power, purpose, and productivity for themselves in the last third of their lives.

This first series contains materials created and gathered by the board of directors of the organization. Included are the articles of incorporation, bylaws, annual reports (2018-2021), planning and operation policies, history of the organization, and grant material.

The second series contains materials regarding the planning, marketing and execution of the organization's national gatherings. These meetings were held annually and held at various locations. The gatherings provided an environment for women to network, share experiences, and attend workshops. Materials in this series can vary but usually include email correspondence, event schedules, registration information, programs, and a few photographs.

The third series contains publications created by the organization. Included are the newsletters Crone Chronicles (1989-2001) and Crone Times (2002-2017) along with calendars created by the organization.

Dates

1989-2021

Creator

Crones Counsel (Organization) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical / Historical

The Crones Counsel was incorporated in the state of Utah on October, 1995. Activities and use of the name began with the first meeting in October 1993. The purpose of this non-profit organization is to provide opportunities for women to join together in a variety of settings and activities in order to promote and affirm a sense of power, purpose, and productivity for themselves in the last third of their lives. It fosters networking opportunities and gatherings where women can share stories, discuss issues of concern, and to find connection and meaning in their later lives.

The major activitiy of the Crones Counsel are yearly gatherings open to all women regardless of age or experience, who are interested in achieving an empowered older age. The initial governing body was composed of seven members. They were Shauna Adix, Kaye Chatterton, Constance Clover-Byram, Peggy Gilbert, Ann Kreilkamp, Susan Mattos, and Colleen Taft.