The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Denver Metropolitan Affiliate Records
Abstract
Initially known as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Denver Metropolitan Affiliate, the organization was incorporated in Colorado May 4, 1992, and appears to have been accepted as a chapter of the national organization in 1994. In 2007 the name was changed to The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Denver Metropolitan Affiliate. The collection consists of administrative papers, reports, and meeting minutes, publications, official Race for the Cure materials, photographs, audio/visual media, textiles, and other memorabilia.
Dates
- 1992 - 2011
Creator
Language of Materials
Materials are predominantly in English; there are some materials in Spanish.
Biographical / Historical
Initially known as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Denver Metropolitan Affiliate, the organization was incorporated in Colorado May 4, 1992, and appears to have been accepted as a chapter of the national organization in 1994. In 2007 the name was changed to The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Denver Metropolitan Affiliate. The organization is a recognized 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit organization that exists "solely for charitable, educational and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the makiing of donations or contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Rvenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code." The Denver Metropolitan Affiliate is the organizer of the annual Denver Race of the Cure as well as other fundraisers and events aimed at increasing awareness and education about breast cancer and finding a cure for this devasting disease.
Extent
23 Linear Feet
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the records of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Denver Metropolitan Affiliate and contains reports, correspondence, publications, and various other papers pertaining to both the local Denver, Colorado affiliate and the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. There are materials specifically related to the Denver Race for the Cure, includung T-shirts, hats, and posters. The collection also contains photographs and scrapbooks, and various audio/visual materials.
Arrangement
The records are arranged in twelve (12) series: 1. Adiministrative Records; 2. Board of Directors; 3. Marketing Communications; 4. Publications; 5. Press Clippings; 6. Photographs; 7. Scrapbooks; 8. Audio/Visual Materials; 9. Textiles and Memorabilia; 10. Race for the Cure; 11. Other Events; and 12. National
Creator
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository